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Why the 1986 World Cup was a turning point for me San Diego’s North County is Southern California’s new culinary powerhouse Activists, supervisors debate use of chemicals in Orange County’s flood control channels Embattled LA County judge loses seat in primary election U.S. and Iran peace deal within reach, Pakistan's prime minister says Duarte students uncover the history of a community buried by freeways To loved ones, murder victim Zackery 'Turdle' Melton was far more than just 'unhoused' HUD halts federal homeless dollars to LA-area's lead agency, citing mismanagement LA's World Cup Fan Festival opens. Here’s a look inside the official celebration More than 250 tax-funded LA apartments sit empty under key Mayor Bass homelessness strategy How to choose a preschool in Los Angeles Why aren't hotels full for the World Cup — and what does it mean for LA? How Cheech Marin helped the ‘Godfather of West Coast graffiti’ break into the art world US military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in 2nd day of renewed fire Homicides are on decline in LA but shooting deaths of unhoused people remain disproportionately high Homicides are on decline in LA but shooting deaths of unhoused people remain disproportionately high July 1 brings big student loan changes. Here's what you need to know Large south swell brings massive waves to SoCal beaches Got a letter about the signature on your ballot? It's an election safeguard, not a rejection Measure ER backers celebrate passage of half-cent sales tax for healthcare FBI executes search warrant at site of Garden Grove chemical meltdown scare Inflation tops 4% for the first time in 3 years on spike in gasoline prices Israeli leader who pulled out of Lebanon warns against getting stuck again ICE denies having a protester database. But a letter to Congress sheds more light With Phillips 66 oil refinery closing, some South Bay residents worry they’re being left out ICE is now funded through end of Trump's term, raising worries about oversight Deadline looms for a proposed LA city ballot measure to extend local voting rights to noncitizens Your new favorite World Cup spot is hidden inside a downtown LA loading dock Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: June 8-11 Where to eat near SoFi Stadium during the World Cup FilmWeek: ‘Masters of the Universe,’ ‘Renoir,’ ‘Scary Movie,’ and more! Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal agreed on by Israel and Lebanon California youth on track to make up a larger share of 2026 primary electorate USC faculty vote to unionize as the university makes another legal challenge Where LA ranks on Uber's list of most 'forgetful' cities and the strange items people leave behind One OC Supervisor embraces victory, another falls behind: Live election results Hilton edging past Becerra to a runoff for California governor, and other state election results Bass advances to a fall showdown, with Pratt right behind her as votes continue to come in The race for LA County sheriff is shaping up to be Luna Vs. Villanueva all over again Understanding why declaring winners in California may take a minute LA County’s beloved backyard bat survey returns this summer. What bat lovers should know Getty Center joins growing list of LA landmarks hosting World Cup watch parties LA County sheriff: ICE will be at the World Cup in LA but agents won’t do enforcement California overhauls carbon market — critics say it’s a giveaway to oil Remote work — not AI — has sidelined recent college graduates, research finds Pratt is accusing Mayor Bass of celebrating K-town's destruction in 1992. What really happened Did California’s regulators miss signs of the Garden Grove toxic tank meltdown? More candidates are using their personal wealth to campaign than ever before. Should voters care? State law will put more housing near transit stops. This SoCal map finally shows where Will Huntington Beach concede defeat in state housing feud? Does LA now have its very own Jackie and Shadow? A bald eagle couple spotted nesting here LA's independent publishers want readers to know they're putting out plenty of great books Stay or go? An Altadena pet groomer faces a lease deadline after the Eaton Fire A band of artists skips the gallery to paint murals at LA schools. Their glue: a 5th grade teacher Ziggy Marley on his first song about Bob Marley — and why he wrote it now Free record shop for LA fire survivors to celebrate grand opening LA City Council committee sidelines ballot measure to cut ‘mansion tax’ rate Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules This LA County judge wants your vote even though he’s accused of violating several ethics rules Former Arcadia mayor pleads guilty to acting as a secret agent for China Follow the money: Who’s backing California’s next governor — and why Services for older adults in LA at risk as state leaders consider funding shift Three Pigs in Long Beach makes the best Japanese food you haven’t tried LA slept on Guatemalan food. These 5 restaurants prove it was wrong What does rebuilding mean? These fire survivors showed us LA Metro Board approves nearly $10 billion budget What’s next for neighbors living near Garden Grove factory at center of chemical scare? Home is where the restaurant is: Long Beach's MEHKO moment has arrived Trump wants a gas tax holiday. There's a much bigger problem looming Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: May 29-31 Is there a facility like the Garden Grove chemical tank near you? How to find out Ditch the mega concerts. Here’s where to catch live music in LA if you’re new here Trump DOJ mass-deletes info on Jan. 6 riot cases, including violent assaults on cops California launches trust fund for foster, COVID-bereft youth Prospects fade for imminent end to Iran war as attacks restart Lawmakers stripped the Board of Equalization of power. Now they’re fighting to join it Last chance to see the La Brea Tar Pits before they close for 2 years Altadena volunteers clear Eaton Fire lots before fire season — they need your help This man operates Angels Flight every Saturday — and will tell you all its secrets Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing In the race for LA mayor, voters face starkly different choices on city’s approach to housing LAUSD celebrates graduating seniors who experienced homelessness Civics education is struggling. How one South LA school teaches ‘nitty-gritty’ work of democracy Inflation jumps to its highest level since 2023. Here are 3 things costing a lot more California State Assembly Board of Equalization Los Angeles County sheriff California Insurance Commissioner Superintendent of Public Instruction California Lieutenant Governor Governor of California Los Angeles mayor Measure ER: What you need to know about the proposed sales tax hike in LA County Orange County superintendent of schools Los Angeles County Superior Court judges Orange County Superior Court Judges Orange County assessor LA city attorney LA City Controller California State Senate

Laura Hertzfeld · 2026-06-01 · via Local and national news, NPR, things to do, food recommendations and guides to Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire

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