Aiko Offner

Air quality is uniquely terrible after all those official and illegal fireworks are detonated to celebrate Independence Day. What exactly is in the air and what should you do about it?

Experts from UCLA and industry release recommendations, which one L.A. County supervisor calls a roadmap for future policymaking.

Under “Operation Camouflage,” the army brought in Hollywood pros.

Langer's Deli and Swingers have removed surcharges caused by egg shortages.

The California Communities Extreme Heat Scoring System — which the state is calling CalHeatScore — can tell you the level of heat-related health risk you face, on a scale of zero to four, and point you to cooling resources in your area.

Last chance to give props to your fave SoCal burger in the second annual LAist Tournament of Cheeseburgers!

A June 15 survey of some downtown L.A. residents and businesses showed that most wanted curfew to end.

Already hurting, downtown restaurants are forced to adapt in the current chaotic atmosphere in their neighborhood.

Scientists recorded a massive bloom of the endangered Camatta Canyon amole in San Luis Obispo County this spring, an exciting discovery that could change its endangered status.