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For now, the only place you’ll find grizzlies in California are in zoos or on the state flag.
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Criminal Justice
Heidi Beirich, a political extremism expert, left the Alabama-based organization about six years ago. Her attorney called the indictment politically motivated.
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The federal government gave California's prison system 49 days to remediate the conditions that enabled the rampant abuse. Failure to do so could result in civil litigation. -
The indictment comes as Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a trust his parents established for him, saying he needs it to help in his defense.
Housing & Homelessness
Thursday’s order comes a week after federal and regional homelessness officials faced off in court.
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A new survey by the Department of Angels finds that people who lost homes face an average gap of $500,000 between what they have and what they need to rebuild.Listen 0:48 -
Proponents say they’ll try a different tactic to get affordable housing built at the soon-to-close airport.Listen 0:45
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Civics & Democracy
A California Assembly resolution is urging the federal government to speed up DACA renewals as prolonged processing delays leave some educators unable to work.
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Marqueece Harris-Dawson has introduced a motion in city council asking LA28 to ensure city businesses will get lucrative contracts. -
Xavier Becerra holds an 18-point lead over Steve Hilton among likely voters in the new poll from UC Berkeley, a stark contrast to June’s messy primary contest.
Transportation & Mobility
The plan would have let voters decide whether to pass a 10% rideshare tax. But members of the City Council worried it would harm tourists and residents alike.
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The agreement with five big auto dealers only goes into effect if residents approve of increasing the sales tax in November. -
The Los Angeles mayor, who also chairs the Metro Board, plans to introduce a motion to study a fare-free transit system, her office said. The timing for the motion is unclear.
Los Angeles Olympics 2028
The long, controversial history of sex testing for women athletes in the Olympic Games.
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13 candidates are running against incumbent Karen Bass for L.A. mayor, a position that will face questions around policing, homelessness and the 2028 Olympic Games.Listen 25:09
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Climate & Environment
Beachgoers are encountering more stingrays and suffering their lashings as a marine heat wave off Southern California draws them closer to shore.
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A low pressure system is driving mild, cloudy conditions over the next few days. But forecasters say hot weather will return to Southern California next week.Listen 0:38 -
Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday said the city was considering civil litigation to reimburse the city’s costs responding to the disaster.
Gardening & Outdoors
A science reporter's experiment with black soldier fly larvae is going well so far. Will the home-built system become self-sustaining?
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An ongoing petition process with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife could shrink, expand or add new protected areas along California's coast.Listen 0:42 -
Climate change and a historic lack of predators are the main culprits that have helped round stingray populations here.Listen 0:45
Health
The superhero-themed clinic will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 18 at the Main Health Facility.
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The Trump administration has finalized a federal rule that outlaws the use of Medi-Cal funds for gender-affirming hormones and surgeries. Advocates say the fight's not over. -
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday about vaccines, saying children should get fewer.Listen 3:53
Education
LAUSD says campuses within 3 miles of the burned warehouse have been thoroughly cleaned, monitored and deemed safe for students and staff.
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The federal aid agency updated its fraud protections, delaying financial aid notifications to students by several weeks. -
Some environmental health experts told LAist that school officials have more work to do on testing and cleaning at some campuses.Listen 0:42
Food
This year's Disciples of the Corn dinner moves to a bigger stage — with eight chefs bringing their own spin to regional Mexican cooking.
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LAist sat down with the owners of Ho Tok Korean Pocket Pancake to talk about the food they grew up with and the variety they provide for folks in Southern California.Listen 12:16 -
At CineOpera, Chef Paco Moran's Maradona-inspired menu is just the opening act.
Explore LA
Five L.A. County pools participate in this year's "Pooches in the Pool."
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The iconic stadium at LBCC has a unique origin story. It starts with a group of Long Beach alums fighting in World War II. -
Fifteen women graduated from a program run by the Mexican consulate in L.A. Organizers say their families, neighborhoods and the region will benefit.Listen 0:45
Arts & Entertainment
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Maureen Lee Lenker review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
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Susan Egan was the original Belle for the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ on Broadway and the voice of Meg in Disney's ‘Hercules.’ She’s now being honored as a Disney Legend.Listen 15:12 -
Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio, co-directors of Mel Brooks: The 99 Year-Old Man!, talk with Larry Mantle about the legendary filmmaker and his generation-defining comedy.
LA History
The ruins, which have become an illicit tourist destination, may reopen soon.
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Ascot Hills Park could have been a giant sports complex. How a group of volunteers turned it into a 93-acre nature reserve.Listen 4:18 -
With KNX's shift last month back to AM radio only, we asked Southern Californians to share their memories of listening to the radio.Listen 20:48
Orange County
City staff will draft an ordinance barring workers from being laid off during ownership changes.
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The former Orange County supervisor is serving a federal prison term in Tucson, Arizona, after pleading guilty to a felony charge of conspiracy to commit bribery. -
A new report finds several top executives brushed aside concerns from subordinates about conflicts of interest with disgraced former Supervisor Andrew Do.
