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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

FilmWeek host Larry Mantle interviews American filmmaker John Waters for the rerelease of his 1988 film Hairspray and his 1977 film Desperate Living.

They may not understand every word, but fans appreciate exuberant announcers who match their enthusiasm.

California’s gasoline watchdog found Chevron stations charged the highest average price of any major brand tracked in late May.

Experts share guidance on how to prevent common summertime health risks, such as drowning, fire accidents and heat exhaustion.

From the Queen of England to the hounds of hell, just about anyone can sing its hypnotic riff. How 'The White Stripes' ended up with the world's biggest sports anthem.

Destructive golden mussels are wreaking havoc in California waterways. Why are California water managers ending precautions for a vital reservoir?

LAist senior editor Suzanne Levy writes about the large gap in her understanding of U.S. history as a newly naturalized American.

One quarter of USC's students are international, and along with the neighborhood's long time residents, it's reflected in the food offerings nearby.

Steven Hackel, a history professor at UC Riverside who specializes in early America, joined LAist’s AirTalk with Larry Mantle to discuss what our state was like at that time.

Environmental advocates and fans of Big Bear’s birds have urged officials to cancel or change the show.

Vendors along the historic corridor say the World Cup hype has yet to be the lifeline they’d hoped for.