Manny Valladares

Food

Should CA restaurants be required to list food allergens on menus?

Some worry about more regulations on an already struggling industry. We spoke to a co-sponsor of a new bill that would require notices and local restaurateurs about the idea.

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Arts & Entertainment

Lots of TV and movies are set in LA — which ones showcase the city the best?

What makes for a good depiction of Los Angeles? We spoke with Angelenos and got their favorite examples.

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Transportation & Mobility

Road got you enraged? Here are tips on navigating road rage from both sides

Southern California has no shortage of cars in its freeways and streets, making negative driving interactions quite common. Here's what to consider when frustrated and prone to road rage.

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News

What should the 2028 Olympics look like?

Following a spectacle-filled closing ceremony, the Olympic flag has been handed over to Los Angeles to host the Summer Olympic Games in 2028. AirTalk host Larry Mantle asked listeners how they hope L.A. is represented.

Food

The kid-friendliest restaurants in SoCal, according to LAist faithful

Going out to eat becomes a whole different ballgame when you introduce kids into the picture. Here are some of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Southern California, according to LAist readers and listeners.

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Explore LA

Does getting to the beach bum you out? Check out these hidden swimming holes near LA

Beat city traffic, beat parking, beat crowds, and beat the heat. Find out where to swim in SoCal.

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Food

How to split a check without turning friends (or restaurant staff) into enemies

Going out to eat with a big group is all fun and games until the server brings the check. What's the best way to determine how to split the bill?

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Arts & Entertainment

Here's What's Been Behind Recent Movie Box Office Trends

It was a lackluster Memorial Day weekend for theaters. Here's what's going on in the movie industry.

Actor and comedian Jerrod Carmichael will host the Golden Globes on Tuesday night. He's pictured above in London in June 2017.

Arts & Entertainment

TV Shows To Watch This Weekend: 'X-Men 97,' 'Jerrod Carmichael Realty Show,' And 'We Were The Lucky Ones'

Save yourself the trouble of channel surfing. Our TV critics help you navigate what's worthwhile viewing this weekend.

4 people stand behind a promotional backdrop for the Hulu series Shogun. The farthest to the left, a man wearing a three-piece, matte, all black suit; he's also got short, curly hair and full beard. Center left is a woman with a gray dress that has stylized holes throughout the dress; she has long hair that runs down her back but is also partially held up in a bun. Center right is a man dressed in a black, 3-piece suit that has glittery gray, vertical streaks; he's wearing a watch on his left wrist and is wearing glasses. Fourth person is a man with short hair and beard; he's wearing a great suit, white dress shirt and brown tie.

Arts & Entertainment

What To Watch This Weekend On TV: 'Shogun,' 'Extraordinary' Season 2 And 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'

Get an idea of what's good in television this weekend with a dive into new and upcoming releases.

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