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An affordable slice of L.A. paradise might never recover from the Palisades fire

As local and state leaders celebrate the fastest wildfire debris removal in modern American history, the Pacific Palisades Bowl Mobile Home Estates — a rent-controlled, 170-unit enclave off Pacific Coast…

Susan Orlean’s new memoir shares personal stories, writing advice

On the Shelf Joyride By Susan OrleanAvid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster: 368 pages, $32 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission…

DEA promoted L.A. agent who pointed gun at colleague despite issues

David Doherty was standing at his desk inside the Los Angeles headquarters of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration when a supervisor from another office stormed in hurling profanities. Doherty testified…

‘Les Miz’ at the Pantages: What we saw behind the scenes opening night

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> It’s 90 minutes before curtain on the opening night of “Les Misérables” at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Actors are arriving, signing in by the stage door and heading…

UC, CSU released troves of personal employee information to the feds. Now the backlash

California universities are facing intense backlash for handing over employees’ personal contact information to the Trump administration as it investigates allegations of campus antisemitism, amping up tensions over government incursions…

Obama talks of issues affecting California on Maron’s final podcast

Former President Obama, speaking on stand-up comedian Marc Maron’s final podcast on Monday, said the Trump administration’s policies are a “test” of whether universities, businesses, law firms and voters —…

Dreams of a Red Emperor: The relentless rise of Xi Jinping

YANAN, China — Stars showered from the ceiling as actors suspended by ropes ran through the air. An unseen man’s voice boomed through the theater: “I have followed this red…

‘Days of Our Lives’ actor reaches settlement in sexual harassment lawsuit against show’s producers

Actress Arianne Zucker has reached a settlement with the producers of “Days of Our Lives” and former executive producer Albert Alarr in a lawsuit she filed in February 2024 alleging…

‘We’re chasing what’s left of life’: Gazans journey back to destruction.

JABALIYA, Gaza Strip — The trailer creaked under the weight of mattresses, blankets, tents, a gas cylinder, weathered plastic barrels, burlap sacks of clothes, plastic chairs, gardening tools, various kitchen…

High school football: Saturday's scores

CIF City and Southern Section results from Saturday’s high school football games. Source link