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If you score a holiday party invite, you don't want to show up empty-handed. Here are 16 gifts sure to make you the party host's favorite guest.

A curated gift guide for kids and young adults, featuring picture books from Southern California authors and illustrators. But you'll love them, too!

If you're shopping for a plant lover this holiday season, you're in luck. You're sure to find something that will delight them on this plantastic gift list.

Green giving in the bag: Here are gifts for people who put issues such as climate change top of mind. Many items on this list are upcycled, which means less waste.

We're covering all the food angles this holiday season: We've got gift ideas for the cook, the cookbook lover — and the person who just loves to eat. You might even find something for yourself on this list.

The best thing about shopping for our pets this holiday season? They never complain about the color or style, or make snide comments about how much you spent. Anything you do for them is absolutely puuuuuurfect. That why shopping for our pets is so much fun.

These creative gifts are perfect for some who can appreciate items made by local artisans to match any budget, from a low of $25 to a splurge of more than $600.

Mantle, who has hosted LAist's AirTalk program for nearly 40 years, shares his favorites books about Los Angeles to give friends and family.

The Biden administration proposed a new rule that could give preschool teachers in the federal program a pay increase of about $10,000.

The University of California announced it will spend $7 million to address tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. Details are sparse.

The move comes after nearby residents had long complained of foul odors from the property.

The city's main public website and other systems have remained offline since Wednesday.