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A new art show at Scripps College shows this Mexican artist’s legacy is more than 'apolitical' landscapes

Alfredo Ramos Martínez’s work has long been seen as apolitical. But this exhibition shows that he was deeply attuned to injustices around him.

Inside a brown wooden frame, an image of a woman with medium skin tone meets the viewer's gaze. She dons a ceremonial black wool headdress, worn by Zapotec women in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Behind her, tree branches intertwine.

Why these two friends are leading the charge to keep physical media alive

A growing community of collectors are sharing their obscure horror flicks and other physical media.

A man in a black t shirt holds up a stack of VHS tapes over his head. He stand next to a woman wearing a black dress who is smiling.

This summer's buzziest book is about to be your new streaming obsession, and it all takes place in Fullerton

We hear from ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ author Rufi Thorpe on the inspiration behind the bestselling book that’s going to be a series starring Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman and Michelle Pfeiffer

A blonde woman talks into a microphone. She is looking left and wearing a yellow blouse.

Rate of death by suicide among construction workers is high. Here’s why

Chronic pain, long hours, dangers on the job, and other stressors leads to a suicide rate that's four times higher than the national average

Twelve people and inside a building with exposed brick walls. The people wear construction helmets and fluorescent vests.

It’s 908 Day: celebrate Long Beach hometown pride with $9.08 discounts and more

Long Beach: it’s way more than Snoop Dogg and the Queen Mary.

Three people stand in front of a giant mural of a woman against a colorful background with her hands folded across her chest.

Vicky Tafoya, a key player in the SoCal revival of rockabilly, doo-wop, swing has died

Tafoya continued to push the '50s and '60s music styles into the modern era.

A person with long dark hair and dark eyelashes, stands in front of a microphone.

Before the Queen Mary docked in Long Beach, the legendary ocean liner ruled the Atlantic

The British passenger ship was popular with luxury travelers for decades, but it was also a distinguished wartime vessel.

A view from above of a large black, white and red passenger ship that has three smoke stacks. It's docked in the water near buildings and rocks.

Why a new grassroots radio station is coming to eastern San Fernando Valley

KPBJ 95.9 FM grew out of a love for this part of L.A.... and a bit of luck.

A person sits with their back towards the camera, shrouded in shadow. A sunset is in the background, with deep red and orange hues.

Hike and do yoga this weekend — under the full moon

Nonprofit group We Explore Earth is holding an event Sunday in Elysian Park.

People sit on the ground under trees. Their hands are raised.

No tickets to see Oasis at the Rose Bowl? Why you should definitely maybe check out these SoCal tribute bands

From the business to the looks, we take you inside the world of SoCal’s Oasis cover bands.

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A photo illustration of three men singing into the mic. Each man is cut out in black and white with a red outline. The background is textured and blue with palm trees.

Immigration sweeps are making construction labor shortage worse. Could Gen Z help fill the gap?

The construction industry already is approaching teens to show them construction jobs are not jobs of last resort.

Three people are dressed in construction project clothes. They wear white helmets.

Parents' favorite places to take babies and toddlers around LA

Tried-and-true spots families love for play, exploration, and burning energy.

A group of children in shadows get soaked by a water at a splash pad.

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