L.A. Influential
Through his mother, Juan Rodriguez gained entrée into elite Democratic circles. He’s since become strategist to such stars as Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom.
June 9, 2024
World & Nation
Marian Shields Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama, has died at age 86. She moved into the White House with President Obama’s family in 2009.
May 31, 2024
Travel & Experiences
For the “Loot” and “American Horror Story: Delicate” star, a perfect Sunday in L.A. involves shopping at the Grove, playing video games and hanging out at Soho House with her mom.
May 10, 2024
President Biden awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to a diverse group of 19 people, including Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Al Gore and Michelle Yeoh.
May 3, 2024
California
Choi has so far avoided the kinds of controversies that plagued his predecessor, but low morale, an uptick in shootings by officers, and other challenges remain for the department’s first Asian American leader.
April 11, 2024
Politics
Watch L.A.
April 18, 2024
At a news conference with Mayor Karen Bass, the LAPD chief said he would retire at the end of February but continue advising the department as a consultant. The city is expected to conduct a nationwide search for his replacement.
Jan. 12, 2024
Image
The creative director’s ability to connect with the familiar while flipping expectations and leaning into contrast is the thing the world can’t look away from.
Dec. 13, 2023
The Police Commission will have to move quickly to get an interim chief in place over the next six weeks. Opinions vary about what qualities to look for.
Jan. 20, 2024
Books
Journalist Michele Norris gave her vast audience a single prompt: Send in six words about race. She talks about the result, ‘Hidden Conversations.’
Jan. 16, 2024