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Your mom will thank us! 6 local LA shops for last minute Mother’s Day gifts

Don't panic. Whether you need 3-hour delivery from Gallop or a local boutique, here is your guide to saving Mother's Day at the last minute.

a Latina wearing a yellow turtleneck smiles holding big bunches of orange and yellow marigolds in front of a collection of green plants in a florist shop

Chinatown grocery store raises $14,000 in 3 weeks but can't open after 2 years in limbo

Jessica Wang has spent over $200,000 in rent for a Chinatown space she can't operate. Permits may take months more — or arrive tomorrow.

An arts and culture spectacle is coming to LA. Olympic organizers just released a first look

The 1984 arts festival was a major success. What will 2028 be like?

Two large bronze statues stand in front of a stadium entrance.

SoCal History: The Catholic sisters who helped remake the Church from Los Angeles

The Immaculate Heart Sisters of Mary (IHMs) has a long history of pushing back on Catholic church norms and many of those efforts happened right here in SoCal.

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This artist doodled on 40 famous LA restaurant menus. See them at Johnie's Coffee Shop

The L.A.-born and raised artiest takes visitors on a whimsical tour of the city's food institutions.

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A drawing in red, black and pink depicts the inside of the Genghis Cohen restaurant in Los Angeles. It is drawn on a menu.

World Cup block party will turn 1st Street corridor into a community celebration

The June 18 event will boost local businesses and feature a watch party for Mexico vs. South Korea.

A vendor sorts through soccer jerseys in Boyle Heights

LA County Library branches get in the World Cup spirit this summer

The programs start in May and include activities from soccer themed story time to making circuit boards for a virtual match.

A black and white soccer ball on green grass is backlit by the sun

Watch FIFA’s World Cup games with your fellow Angelenos across LA County

Tickets for the World Cup Fan Zone parties range from free to $335 VIP tickets to watch the world cup final in downtown Burbank.

The city of LA is hosting more than 100 free World Cup watch parties this summer

The city launched its “Kick it in the Park” program to let fans celebrate the tournament for free.

Two young children are kicking a yellow soccer ball on a turf field. Benches, trees and tall buildings are in the distance.

Meet the LA architect who made a virtual replica of the hotel from ‘The Shining’

Get lost in The Overlook Hotel with a new, downloadable 3D model of the iconic space from Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film.

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The interior of a large hotel has a staircase, furniture and several lamps

Go inside the ruins of a long-forgotten speakeasy near La Crescenta with a raucous history

A century ago, the Verdugo Lodge was a hangout for revelers looking to dodge Prohibition laws.

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A brick and wood structure is seen in black and white. The Verdugo Lodge is at the top of a hill.

Years in the making, a new trail across the beloved Elephant Hill in Northeast LA is here

The trail gives El Sereno residents easy access to their neighborhood green space — and that's just the beginning.

The photo captures a picturesque residential area nestled at the base of lush green hills. In the foreground, you can see houses and streets, while the background features rolling hills covered in grass and dotted with trees. Winding dirt paths meander through the hills, adding a sense of depth and exploration. The sky is clear and blue, suggesting a bright, sunny day. Tall trees on the right side of the image frame the scene beautifully.

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