Aaricka Washington

We explore and discuss the best ways for someone to help hold elected leaders accountable.

Beyoncé is coming to town. Here's what you need to know about the concert and the town where she's performing.

Three things we learned while kayaking through the Sepulveda Basin.

Through a new LA County project, young Latino share their stories about their mental health struggles, while becoming advocates.

Five questions for WalkGood LA founder Etienne Maurice.

Despite a historic tropical storm, thousands of people descended on downtown L.A. this past Sunday to attend what's billed as the largest fan celebration of Korean culture and music in the world.

Flooding, Confusion but no major damage or injuries: Three LAist reporters reflect on Southern California officials response to Hilary.

In the early days of hip-hop, a popular, trendsetting nightclub in L.A. turned into an after-school center for young artists and dancers.

For the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, LAist revisits the origins of the music genre in Los Angeles.

Parents, teachers and researchers reflect on student well-being three years after the COVID-19 pandemic upended K-12 education.

Amid the economic turmoil of the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike, one theater is still aims to bring solidarity and community

Community colleges in Southern California could offer solutions for the climate change crisis.