Congress has cut federal funding for public media — a $3.4 million loss for LAist. We count on readers like you to protect our nonprofit newsroom. Become a monthly member and sustain local journalism.
Morning Briefing: Unlearning Systemic Racism
()
Never miss a morning briefing. Subscribe today to get our A.M. newsletter delivered to your inbox.
Good morning, L.A.
The moment we realize that our childhood heroes aren’t what we thought is a moment of reckoning; with ourselves, with our communities, and even with our families. For my colleague Brian Frank, that moment began when he learned that a friend had been brutalized by local police, and thought back to the cowboy archetypes that pervaded his youth.
In an essay, Brian writes:
Support for LAist comes from
The real villain in this scenario, in our world, the real world, is white supremacy — the insidious, systemic kind. The real villain is a society that not only has condoned oppression but has also trained its entire Hollywood myth-making apparatus on the cynical task of papering over the truth, elevating the white savior at the expense of everyone else, while those of us who identify as white gobble up the affirmation like so much popcorn.
Keep reading for more on what’s happening in L.A. today, and stay safe out there.
The Past 24 Hours In LA
Policing The Police: Brian Frank writes about lessons learned about systemic racism after a friend's brutal encounter with police. The future of L.A.'s criminal justice system was presented in stark terms Thursday night by the candidates for Los Angeles District Attorney.
Support for LAist comes from
Coronavirus Updates: There's a massive COVID breakout at the Adelanto detention center, with 147 active cases – more than any other ICE facility in the country.
L.A. Kids: LAUSD and the teachers’ union have reached an agreement to allow teachers to provide one-on-one tutoring, assessments for special needs students, and adult education in-person.
Election 2020: Here’s what to do if you receive ballots for old roommates, or get multiple ballots in the mail. Our Voter Game Plan team has received several questions about poll watchers — so let's break down what they’re supposed to do on election day.
Never miss an LAist story. Sign up for our daily newsletters.
Weekend Reads
There's a lot going on in the world right now, and it’s hard enough to keep up with our day-to-day lives, let alone to stay current on the news. But if you have some time this weekend, these articles provide some much-needed insight into the current moment in L.A., as well as some news you may have missed:
Support for LAist comes from
Legendary jazz drummer Viola Smith is 107 years old, and living in Orange County with a gang of outlaw Chrustian quilters. (The LAnd)
Black publicists speak out about what it’s like to work in Hollywood. (The Hollywood Reporter)
L.A.’s Gen Z Tik Tok roller skaters have a thing or two to learn from the 50-plus crowd. (Los Angeleno)
Painter Lyndell Brookhouse-Gil reflects on what it’s been like to paint scenes from Boyle Heights during a residency away from her native New York. (Boyle Heights Beat)
The untold story of two serial killers who terrorized Hollywood in the early 1980s. (L.A. Mag)
An investigation into the L.A. County department charged with overseeing nursing homes. (Capital & Main)
In L.A. County, Black people are stopped and arrested three times more than whites and Latina/os. (Daily Breeze)
Support for LAist comes from
Long Beach therapists are overwhelmed with people seeking help during the pandemic. (The 562)
College students are still finding ways to have sex during the pandemic, lest you were losing sleep over it. (Daily Trojan)
Indoor malls reopened this week – here’s how some of their employees feel about it. (KCRW)
This Indonesian woman is opening up a restaurant for the first time at age 75 – during a pandemic. (Eater L.A.)
Photo Of The Day
Activists protest from inside caged cells on the steps to Pershing Square in downtown L.A. during a demonstration against "the assault on immigrants and sanctuary cities" by the Trump and Pence administration.
(Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)
()
Help Us Cover Your Community
- Got something you’ve always wanted to know about Southern California and the people who call it home? Is there an issue you want us to cover? Ask us anything.
- Have a tip about news on which we should dig deeper? Let us know.
The news cycle moves fast. Some stories don't pan out. Others get added. Consider this today's first draft, and check LAist.com for updates on these stories and more. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
This post has been updated to reflect changes in what's coming up for today.
DON'T MISS ANY L.A. CORONAVIRUS NEWS
Get our daily newsletters for the latest on COVID-19 and other top local headlines.
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
As Editor-in-Chief of our newsroom, I’m extremely proud of the work our top-notch journalists are doing here at LAist. We’re doing more hard-hitting watchdog journalism than ever before — powerful reporting on the economy, elections, climate and the homelessness crisis that is making a difference in your lives. At the same time, it’s never been more difficult to maintain a paywall-free, independent news source that informs, inspires, and engages everyone.
Simply put, we cannot do this essential work without your help. Federal funding for public media has been clawed back by Congress and that means LAist has lost $3.4 million in federal funding over the next two years. So we’re asking for your help. LAist has been there for you and we’re asking you to be here for us.
We rely on donations from readers like you to stay independent, which keeps our nonprofit newsroom strong and accountable to you.
No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, press freedom is at the core of keeping our nation free and fair. And as the landscape of free press changes, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust, but the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news from our community.
Please take action today to support your trusted source for local news with a donation that makes sense for your budget.
Thank you for your generous support and believing in independent news.
Chip in now to fund your local journalism
(
LAist
)
Trending on LAist
-
After rising for years, the number of residential installations in the city of Los Angeles began to drop in 2023. The city isn’t subject to recent changes in state incentives, but other factors may be contributing to the decline. -
The L.A. City Council approved the venue change Wednesday, which organizers say will save $12 million in infrastructure costs.
-
Taxes on the sale of some newer apartment buildings would be lowered under a plan by Sacramento lawmakers to partially rein in city Measure ULA.
-
The union representing the restaurant's workers announced Tuesday that The Pantry will welcome back patrons after suddenly shutting down six months ago.
-
If approved, the more than 62-acre project would include 50 housing lots and a marina less than a mile from Jackie and Shadow's famous nest overlooking the lake.
-
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted limits on immigration sweeps in Southern California, overturning a lower court ruling that prohibited agents from stopping people based on their appearance.
Best of LAist