3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1724+ words) The investigation: The fire remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Fire Department, and its cause has not yet been determined. But because both the June and 2024 fires appear to have started around the facility’s roof, the solar array has…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (1768+ words) "If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000," he said. "It will be called the Trump dividend, congratulations." The money would have to be spent in the U.S., the president said. The context: Trump did not provide details…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1691+ words) A stretch of beach along Long Beach’s Peninsula is gone after a weekend of pounding waves eroded massive amounts of sand. The hurricane-driven swell left the area’s boardwalk in tatters and is threatening to undermine the foundations of more than…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (228+ words) LAist Download our app for the optimal streaming experience Record humidity to create sweltering conditions in SoCal The details: This week’s combination of heat and humidity could be worse than it has been all summer. Forecasters say temperatures will peak…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (321+ words) Today's show: AirTalk host Larry Mantle discusses Alex Villanueva on L.A. County sheriff's race, Michael Gates on attorney general, LA28 transit preparations, whether gap years are worth it, and new book on how leaders matter. The office: California’s top cop carries out…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1810+ words) What? The owner is Carrie Diazzz, a vintage maven turned urban apiarist. She admits with a smile two extra Zs at the end of her real last name are a homage to her beloved bees. The backstory: When the store…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1797+ words) Keep reading and dive right into her list of recommendations. Maybe you, like me, are a daily puzzle player. Maybe you like a Wordle, or a crossword, or one of the other entries from the New York Times puzzle empire....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1694+ words) Why now: State Sen. Tony Strickland, whose 36th district includes parts of L.A. and Orange counties, introduced the idea with a resolution that passed last week with unanimous, bipartisan support. The backstory: Jackie died on Aug. 10 after being rescued in Big Bear…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1749+ words) Details, please: LAist’s award-winning climate and environmental senior reporter Erin Stone will moderate a forum being held Thursday night at L.A. Trade Tech College in downtown L.A. The event is free and open to the public, with tickets available here....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1704+ words) Why it matters: The shy, gray-and-tan snake lives in isolated mountain ranges in Arizona, New Mexico and Northern Mexico and is considered “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act. What's next: In the coming months, Project Obscurus will decide whether these…...