California Taps Medicaid To Train and Recruit Behavioral Health Workers
Despite recent efforts to bolster California’s behavioral health workforce, the state is operating with only about two-thirds of the psychiatrists and therapists it needs. The problem is so severe it’s…
Free plant stand for Altadena residents rebuilds community ties
Before the Eaton fire came in January, Altadena was a lush, green suburb. Hailed for its proximity to the mountains, its streets lined with majestic century-old trees, and its gardens,…
Rep. Ro Khanna listens to Altadena fire victims
U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna came to Altadena last week to hear about fire recovery challenges. He got an earful: about balky insurance companies, charred businesses still not cleared away and…
Dodgers Dugout: Why it’s time to move Mookie Betts down in the order
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. My third grandchild, Paisley, was born this week. Things like that give Brock Stewart pitching poorly…
Even in States That Fought Obamacare, Trump’s New Law Poses Health Consequences
By Daniel Chang and Sam Whitehead MIAMI — GOP lawmakers in the 10 states that refused the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion for over a decade have argued their conservative…
Grandson of SoCal surfing legend dies after e-bike accident
The grandson of a celebrated Southern California surfboard builder died this week after being critically injured in an e-bike accident. Huntington Beach resident Kolby Aipa, 20, died Tuesday. A spokesman…
Air Force to deny transgender service members retirement pay
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force said Thursday that it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and…
Venice chef Travis Lett returns with his better-than-ever izakaya
If you were dining out in Venice late last decade, you knew this place — in the thick of Abbot Kinney Boulevard’s luxury-cool retail density. MTN (pronounced “Mountain”) closed five…
New boss of Paramount grilled about rumored Trump deal
David Ellison finally clinched his prize Thursday, completing Skydance Media’s $8-billion takeover of the historic Paramount. But the tech scion immediately faced questions about President Trump’s boast that he expects…
How to view the Perseids and other meteor showers near L.A.
My wife and I sat in camp chairs looking up alongside dozens of other curious stargazers. Suddenly, shouts of awe and joy rang out. We’d all spotted a meteor streaking…