Kevin Tidmarsh

A small white insect, specifically a termite, on a piece of wood.

Climate and Environment

Why Are Emissions Of This Greenhouse Gas So High? Blame SoCal's Termites

Sulfuryl fluoride, which is commonly used in termite fumigation and agriculture, can linger in the Earth's atmosphere for up to 40 years.

Mayor Karen Bass speaks in the Los Angeles City Council chambers while wearing a red blazer

News

LA City Minimum Wage Increase Could Raise City Budget By $1 Billion By 2028, City Report Finds

The city is already facing budget shortfalls, in large part due to a salary increase for LAPD employees approved last August.

The view through a car window of a rainy LA; there are water drops on the glass, four windblown palm trees are silhouetted against a grey sky, and the Chase sign on a bank building glows white and blue in the eerie light.

Climate and Environment

SoCal Is In For Another Round Of April Showers. Here's What To Expect

Saturday will bring light rain, with a chance of thunderstorms and wind gusts across the Southland.

An aerial view of a highway abutting a cliff. A chunk of the road has fallen off.

Transportation and Mobility

Why Highway 1 near Big Sur is always collapsing into the ocean

Big Sur's Highway 1 was built to maximize the breathtaking views of the cliffs and ocean at the cost of the road's longterm stability.

A middle-aged man in a blue robe with his hands over his face and head down, praying in front a group of people.

News

Rev. Cecil Murray, Beloved Civic And Church Leader Pivotal To 1992 Unrest Healing, Dies At 94

Murray was pastor of the First African Methodist Episcopal (FAME) Church of Los Angeles for 27 years, and led the city through the 1992 unrest.

In a classroom space, an adult holds up their hands in a "U" shape, surrounded by kids who

Arts and Entertainment

New Music Center In South Central Brings State-Of-The-Art Equipment To Affordable Housing Complex

The new facility will offer classes, lessons, ensembles, and workforce training in music and other creative fields.

Three rows of grey bookshelves filled with different books in different colors at the Los Angeles Public Library. On the side of each shelf is a small white rectangle that serves as a sign saying what section the shelf is.

Explore LA

PSA: Long Wait Times At Your Local Library? Try Getting A Card The Next Town Over

Having fun isn't hard when you've got more than one library card. LAist's public library uber fan Kevin Tidmarsh shows you how to get the most out of the state's vast library system, from "cardmaxxing" to other hacks.

Rain clouds gather over downtown skyline in Los Angeles

Climate and Environment

This Weekend's Storm Is Winding Down, But Another One Could Arrive Later This Week

This weekend's storm will bring up to up to 3 inches of rain to the coasts and valleys by the end of Sunday, with a chance of thunderstorms, flooding and landslides throughout the region.

The intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Los Angeles. A line of cars are stopped as people in jackets, hoodies, and umbrellas use the crosswalk under a red traffic light. A sign for the Pantages Theatre can be seen in the background. It is an unusually gray and wet day for Southern California.

Climate and Environment

So Far So Good In SoCal, As Yet Another Powerful Storm Hits The Region

This weekend will bring up to up to 3 inches of rain to the coasts and valleys, with a chance of thunderstorms, flooding and landslides throughout the region.

Two women with shoulder-length pose for the camera in a black and white photo.

Explore LA

Women's Sports Bars Are Opening Up Across The Country, And Long Beach Is On Deck

The owners of Watch Me say if you don't think a women's sports bar can be successful, just watch them.

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