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The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper published in Los Angeles, California, since 1881. It was the second-largest metropolitan newspaper in circulation in the United States in 2008 and the fourth most widely distributed newspaper in the country.

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Rebecca E. Katz

USC graduate journalism student. Specializing in long-form and audio reporting. Interested in politics, health policy, environmental issues, social justice.

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Sascha Brodsky

Science and Technology Journalist

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Cait Writes

As a strategic consultant and writer, I continue to follow my passion while taking a path less traveled. I have spent more than 10 years working with global corporations and …

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Kyaw Hsan Hlaing

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Simran Jagdev

Journalist. Making numbers tell stories. Hate jargon.

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Brittany Hite

A digitally focused American news editor and writer.

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Latest Articles

Graphic details emerge in Monterey sex assault claim against Pete Hegseth, Trump's Cabinet pick

A woman told Monterey police that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, took her phone, blocked her from leaving his hotel room and sexually assaulted her, according to a newly released police report. The Monterey Police Department on Wednesday night released a 22-page report revealing graphic details …
By Clara Harter
• Los Angeles Times

As anti-immigrant politics sweep the nation, Santa Ana voters reject measure allowing noncitizens to vote in local races

Supporters of measure DD, which would allow noncitizen voting in local Santa Ana elections, say the defeat won’t deter them.
By Angie Orellana Hernandez
• Los Angeles Times

2 weeks after they inherited a home, the Mountain fire wiped away their fresh start

Two weeks ago, Brittanie Bibby, husband Kenneth and their 15-month-old baby moved from Arizona to Camarillo to live in the home she inherited from her father, maxing out their credit cards to turn the dilapidated property into a safe place to live. On Wednesday, that safe place burned to the …
By Clara Harter
• Los Angeles Times

California hails $544 million in illegal weed seizures. But it's just a drop in the bucket

Two major state programs to combat illegal cannabis recently sent out news releases lauding their collective seizures of some $544 million worth of illicit weed. But when it comes to reining in California’s sprawling black market, experts say it’s just a drop in the bucket.Those in the thick of the …
By Clara Harter
• Los Angeles Times

'Red-baiting' accusations fly between congressional campaigns in competitive Orange County race

In a tight Orange County congressional race, mailers sent by GOP Rep. Michelle Steel link Democrat Derek Tran to Mao Zedong and socialism, while Tran’s ads say Steel can’t be trusted to “stand up to China”
By Angie Orellana Hernandez
• Los Angeles Times

Latino residents slam 'trust fund hipsters' in ugly L.A. gentrification battle

For the young and upwardly mobile hipsters of Northeast L.A., the Frogtown Flea Crawl was the hot new event of their perfectly Instagrammable dreams.For many residents of the historically working-class Latino community, it was their breaking point.This fall, the event became an unexpected flash point in L.A.’s debate over gentrification …
By Clara Harter
• Los Angeles Times

A self-published lucha libre tale put J. Gonzo on Marvel’s radar. He almost refused the offer.

Jason Gonzalez, who goes by his artist moniker J. Gonzo, recalls feeling hesitant about accepting a dream gig with Marvel Comics. The company had asked him to create a Día de Muertos-inspired cover for Latino Heritage Month, but before he accepted, he needed to be reassured that his authentic style …
By Daniel Eduardo Hernandez
• Los Angeles Times

A surf gang at Lunada Bay harassed outsiders for decades. Can anything stop them?

Lunada Bay is the stuff big wave surfers’ dreams are made of. During a heavy swell, 20-foot waves unfurl in a perfect right-hand line, delivering a potent blend of adrenaline and serenity. “It feels like a little hit of a drug, honestly, because it’s just so beautiful, so magical,” surfer …
By Clara Harter
• Los Angeles Times

Regional Mexican acts contributed millions of dollars at L.A.’s venues post-pandemic

During the final night of Grupo Firme’s 2021 stint of seven sold-out shows at what was then called Staples Center, frontman Eduin Caz launched into “En Tu Perra Vida” — “In Your Bitch Life” — by singing its chorus a capella.Standing in the back and wearing matching white Dodgers-inspired jerseys …
By Daniel Eduardo Hernandez
• Los Angeles Times

The 7 best spots in L.A. to get your música Mexicana fix

To many, the upbeat sounds of música Mexicana are synonymous with a night of partying in L.A.Between the genre’s roaring trumpets, high-pitched guitars and resounding bass lines, its distinct sounds almost demand dancing. Catering to the evolving and now mainstream soundscape, Los Angeles nightlife offers a mix of pop-up dance …
By Daniel Eduardo Hernandez
• Los Angeles Times

Educators are using música Mexicana to teach Spanish and strengthen their students' cultural roots

Wendy Ramirez, co-founder of online learning website Spanish Sin Pena, saw firsthand how música Mexicana affected her students — many of whom are of Latin American descent — during a recent language immersion trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, organized by her company. At the end of a long day trip, the …
By Daniel Eduardo Hernandez
• Los Angeles Times

Compton business owners say they lost thousands of dollars when Kendrick Lamar shot the 'Not Like Us' video in his hometown

Compton business owners said their parking lot was overrun by cars and chaos the day Kendrick Lamar filmed his music video for “Not Like Us,” forcing them to shut operations and lose money.
By Angie Orellana Hernandez
• Los Angeles Times

Inside California's brutal underground market for puppies: Neglected dogs, deceived owners, big profits

A Times investigation found that truckloads of doodles, French bulldogs and other expensive dogs from profit-driven mass breeders pour into the state from the Midwest, feeding an underground market where they are resold by people claiming to be small, local home breeders.
By Melody Gutierrez
• Los Angeles Times

Rep. Joaquin Castro says ‘Blood In, Blood Out’ should be added to the National Film Registry

As part of his work to champion Latino inclusion in Hollywood, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) has recommended that the crime dramas “Blood In Blood Out” and “American Me” be entered into the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry for 2024.“Both movies were able to show the humanity in the …
By Daniel Eduardo Hernandez
• Los Angeles Times