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A view of a person's all black silluhete sitting on bench outside. In the background is the letteres saying Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Compton Court, on the front of the courthouse.

Civics & Democracy

An election ratings guide for LA's judges can’t shake bias allegations. How do you decide your vote?

Multiple judicial candidates shared that the L.A. County Bar Association rating’s process left them with different fairness concerns.

A gas station sits on the corner of a busy intersection. Two silver cars drive past the camera. The Chevron gas station has a big rectangular sign on the corner that lists the current prices of Gasoline if paid by cash (self-serve, with techron). Regular: 543 9/10. Plus: 565 9/10. Supreme: 577 9/10. Diesel No. 2: 529 9/10. There is a smaller sign next to it that lists prices if paid by credit card. Regular: 555 9/10. Plus: 577 9/10. The third price is obscured by the many cars turning in the area.

Climate & Environment

California Towns Are Banning New Gas Stations. Big Oil Is Paying Attention

Some activists view the industry's response as a badge of success.

A hole in the ground lined with concrete and filled with water.

Climate & Environment

How You Can Help Refill LA's Aquifers By Capturing Stormwater At Home

Time to grab a shovel and get digging.

Madonna performs on stage wearing a black and white outfit and an eye patched. Behind her, a field and trees are projected on a screen.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Things To Do This Week: Mar. 4 - 7

Madonna to Michele Norris, flamenco to food festivals, Warhol shorts to Oscars shorts. And don’t forget to vote!

People stand in line waiting to enter Trader Joe's to buy groceries in Pembroke Pines, Fla., on March 24, 2020. More than 61,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe's are being recalled for possibly containing hard plastic, U.S. regulators announced Saturday, March 2, 2024.

News

Trader Joe's Recalls Its Chicken Soup Dumplings For Possibly Having Marker Plastics

The company recalled more than 60,000 pounds of the soup. Customers who received an impacted product should throw them out or return them to a Trader Joe's location for a full refund.

People wearing "LAHSA" jackets stand by as a police officer and a city worker clear a homeless encampment.

Housing & Homelessness

LA Council President Criticizes Anti-Camping Analysis, As Agency Stands By Its Findings

Analysis of a major homelessness enforcement policy, first reported by LAist, found 41.18 zones have failed to keep areas clear of encampments and get people housed.