Greater LA

Californians ages 18-24 are experiencing more anxiety and depression compared to past years, and many are struggling to get help due to financial costs or a lack of access to services. That’s the result of a new survey from the California Endowment. Months into this school year, some LAUSD students are anxious, depressed, and lonely, says teacher Aviva Alvarez-Zakson. There aren’t enough campus ps...

Ballona Creek carries water – and garbage – from Griffith Park to the ocean. LA County is using new tech to try to keep it clean. California will expand union rights for farmworkers, boost disability and family paid-leave programs, not enforce other states’ anti-abortion rules. That’s thanks to Gov. Newsom signing several bills into law. This Friday, Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner is suspending servic...

LA is on average more than 4 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than it was in the 19th century. Warmer air can hold more moisture, and the ocean is evaporating faster, which means extra humidity too. Jaime Jarrín has been the Spanish language voice for the Dodgers over the last 64 years. He’s called thousands of games, and his retirement comes at the end of this season.

The founders of ChargerHelp! want to repair the nation’s electric vehicle charging stations while bringing equity to the workplace. For years, the government has offered incentives to help people purchase electric cars. Now, city and state programs are pushing people toward electric too, all with different requirements. In the new exhibition “Promised Land,” artist Patrick Martinez uses landscape...

Health codes and food regulations used to be so complex that many vendors on California sidewalks and at beaches couldn’t get permits. It all changes thanks to Gov. Newsom signing SB 972. SoCal is facing a third year of La Niña, meaning drier and hotter conditions with no end in sight, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Eric Boldt. Mission Viejo City Councilmembers Wendy Bucknum,...

With freeway-adjacent land filling up and cities pushing back, is the golden age of the goods movement coming to a close in the Inland Empire? In the play “Moniece Clark,” a woman goes missing in the California desert, so a community of online true crime fans and a TV detective try to figure out what happened. A meal per person at the fine dining restaurant Providence can run customers nearly $300...

LA Metro plans to hire 300 unarmed “transit ambassadors” to help riders navigate the system and keep an eye on passengers and employees. Will more bodies ease safety concerns on the system? Fresh off her Grammy win, Arooj Aftab returns to LA to headline the final performance in The Broad Museum’s summer series “Now We’re Here.” The history of great jazz on South LA’s Central Avenue is celebrated i...

Growing up, David Ambroz had a mom with mental illness, and his family experienced homelessness before he moved to the foster care system, which can be especially hard for LGBTQ youth. The City and County of LA are phasing out pandemic-related eviction moratoriums. What will it mean for struggling renters and landlords?

A wave of young union leaders are making the LA labor movement cool and winning elections. But where are the contracts? California scientists are looking to beavers to help mitigate fire damage through a new office called the Beaver Restoration Unit. Why are these animals so necessary? The Orange County Power Authority is set up to provide greener power to hundreds of thousands of residents in the...

The new documentary “Mija” follows Doris Anahi Muñoz, the daughter of immigrants, as she makes her own path in the music industry while supporting her family. Fritz Coleman retired as a longtime LA weatherman in 2020, but he couldn’t stay away from the mic. He and comedian Louise Palanker have created the Media Path podcast. At the Other Places Art Fair, which takes place this weekend in San Pedro...

Tomatoes grown in greenhouses use 90% less water than ones grown outdoors. Why isn’t it catching on in drought-stricken California? LA is developing one of the most robust “street psychiatry” programs in the nation. The goal is to meet unhoused individuals experiencing mental health issues where they are.

The transformation of one South Central building from juvenile courthouse to community center underscores a shift in LA County’s youth justice system. Musician Angélique Kidjo returns to the Hollywood Bowl on the heels of a Grammy win and a new album with composer Phillip Glass. A face-off between Republican Congresswoman Michelle Steel and Democratic challenger Jay Chen in Orange County could sha...

Greater LA reairs its interview with Laurie Leshin, who formally started her job as JPL’s director in May. She wants to explore the far reaches of space, find evidence of life on Mars, and make the institution more inclusive. Also, listen back to how Angelenos can rent the historic telescopes at LA’s Mt. Wilson Observatory for one night. It’s complete with snacks and a guide — all for $1,700. How...

The results of LA’s annual homeless count show a 4.1% increase in the number of people living on the streets and in shelters countywide since 2020, and a 1.7% increase in the City of LA. The world premiere of Indigenous choreographer and activist Emily Johnson’s immersive piece, “Being Future Being,” takes place at The Broad Stage from September 8 to 10. Food pop-ups are a popular way for chefs to...

Asking prices have been falling for many Southern California homes over the last few months. Is this a blip or a sign of a long-term trend? The Los Angeles Public Library has millions of books at more than 70 branches. But it also loans out several non-book items — all you need is a (free) library card. It’s not too late to catch up on summer reading — and look ahead to titles coming out this fall...

A major water utility in Southern California has asked 4 million of its customers to stop watering their yards for two weeks while the company repairs a pipe. In the race to elect LA’s next mayor, Congresswoman Karen Bass is in the lead after her June primary win. How can real estate mogul Rick Caruso catch up? More Black and Brown Californians are seeking respite in the affordable and spacious In...

LA City Council is considering a proposal to end COVID-era eviction protections. Landlords say they need the income amid inflation. Activists worry that this will lead to more displacement. The need for physical touch climbed amid coronavirus quarantine and isolation. Trevor James, a professional touch therapist and cuddler, aims to help people reconnect.

Despite crowds, some businesses on the Venice Beach Boardwalk say inflation and the end of stimulus checks mean summer visitors aren’t spending like they used to. When the Dust Bowl sent thousands fleeing to California, LA’s police chief deployed armed officers to the border to keep them out. Author Bill Lascher discusses this little-known piece of history. “Unprotected” is a new virtual art show...

Garment workers are getting higher pay thanks to a new 2022 state law — following a long history of wage theft. Organizers are making a national push for laborer protections. California’s labor commissioner fined Playa Vista Car Wash $2.3 million for underpaying its workers. That was in 2019. Now workers still haven’t received any of that back pay. Animal Assistance League of OC cares for lost or...

Fifty-two years ago, the Chicano Moratorium sought to underscore the costs of the Vietnam War among Latinos. California could soon have a law that protects rap lyrics and other creative expressions from being used against defendants in court cases. Owner Arte Moreno has announced his search for someone to buy the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. What are the scandals and legacy of his longtime owner...

Ventura’s Petty Ranch has cultivated about 185,000 pounds of avocados so far this year. Mission Produce sorts, packs, and distributes the fruit to retail chains statewide. Yeastie Boys Bagels uses 175-225 avocados during a typical five-day period. Two hospitality veterans at Santa Monica-based Crudo e Nudo are changing the restaurant game through their sustainable practices and unconventional staf...

The U.S. Forest Service knows it needs to set prescribed burns on thousands of acres in Big Bear every year. This year, it's only burned 20. The musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” is about a queer East German rock star. It came out in the 1990s, but new generations are relating to it today.

The Los Angeles City Council could vote this Wednesday on an initiative that’d make streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. The late Kaari Upson’s drawings, looping videos, and castings of household items are on view at the Sprüth Magers Gallery. Her work always dealt with struggle and trauma.

“A Forest for the Trees” is an immersive exhibit that raises questions about nature. How is it different from art designed for taking selfies in a pool of sprinkles? By the end of the year, more than 750,000 LA residents will be required to participate in the City of LA’s food waste reclamation program, which produces compost that can help farmers grow crops. State regulators last month hit Orange...

Mel’s Drive-in Restaurant in Santa Monica is an example of Googie architecture: a retro futuristic style featuring stretched roofs, large glass windows, and neon signs. LA’s sex workers are at a higher risk for monekypox, and they’re working with local agencies to gain access to vaccines.