The untold story of how USC almost ran aground — and the improbable rise of its new leader.

The untold story of how USC almost ran aground — and the improbable rise of its new leader.

The little-known fundraising tool that lets elected officials like Mayor Karen Bass solicit donations from corporations, unions and wealthy backers.

The little-known fundraising tool that lets elected officials like Mayor Karen Bass solicit donations from corporations, unions and wealthy backers.

For nearly 80 years, the City of L.A. has run an asphalt plant. Now it wants to make money off it — but voters must approve.

21 bars in seven days. Can they possibly be great? Can they even be good?

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AltaMed — pivotal to healthcare in Southern California — employs six members of the CEO’s family.

The festival promised John Legend, Janelle Monáe and more than a 100 events across L.A. Instead, it was canceled on the day it was supposed to begin.

Nikki Finke, Hollywood’s most-feared journalist, wrote a book before she died. Her estate is now shopping the manuscript.

Nikki Finke, Hollywood’s most-feared journalist, wrote a book before she died. Her estate is now shopping the manuscript.

The application was submitted six weeks after the fire, as residents continue to endure foul odors, vermin and disruption from rotting food at the site.

An unusual private company takes on homelessness — with persistence, cash payments, and a team that includes ex-gang members. Clients love them. The people they move do not.

L.A. County has greenlit paying nearly $14 million for retaliation claims and other suits against Gascón and his team. That sum is expected to rise as more cases are settled.

Our quest to figure out where the food waste from the Lineage warehouse disaster is going.

Plus, an In-N-Out ban, gossip from Dan Tana’s, and a treasured Palisades park reopens.

The landmark (and incredibly contentious) law SB 79 goes into effect July 1, with the potential to remake neighborhoods near transit in the years to come.

Plus, SoFi parking woes and L.A. Material’s own Culinary Cup.

The fight to preserve the squiggles at the Tropicana Pool.

The untold story of the eight hours when Palisades fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht welcomed two detectives into his home — and went hiking with them.

The untold story of the eight hours when Palisades fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht welcomed two detectives into his home — and went hiking with them.

The untold story of the eight hours when Palisades fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht welcomed two detectives into his home — and went hiking with them.

Politicos bemoan the first modern election where the L.A. Times made no local endorsements.

Politicos bemoan the first modern election where the L.A. Times made no local endorsements.

Sex, status, and stagecraft collide on a night at one of L.A.’s ticketed "play parties."

“All you ever hear about is how Manhattan Beach schools have all the funding, all the money.”

Ken Bass' longtime Malibu home was leveled by flames. Now he's suing the city his sister leads.

Alumni from the elite private school were overrepresented in L.A. political races this year.

Alumni from the elite private school were overrepresented in L.A. political races this year.

Gen Z is "Nixonmaxxing hard af".

A 70-year-old high school without a cafeteria and a $360 million bond measure are fueling a political battle in Compton.

In an effort to consolidate support on the left, Nithya Raman’s campaign staff pushed activist Rae Huang to drop out. Huang refused.

How the reality TV star has wooed blue-leaning voters frustrated by homelessness and fed up with the Democratic establishment.

The Santa Ynez Reservoir was empty when the Palisades needed it most. Now it’s a source of tension in the mayor's race.

Ad spend this time is way down from what Angelenos experienced in 2022.

Plus, Blake Lively’s lawyer, an alleged China influence scheme, a Rose Bowl glow-up, and more.

Plus, Blake Lively’s lawyer, an alleged China influence scheme, a Rose Bowl glow-up, and more.

How short stories became Hollywood's hottest format

Plus, Kamala’s Malibu pad, Jitlada’s vermin problem, L.A.’s World Cup bill, and more.

A guerrilla artist has made the Eastside his canvas. His medium: Strange signs.

Plus, dating at Erewhon, sawdust at Philippe’s, and vermin, vermin everywhere.

Joseph Freeman went viral for bashing Sigma Chi. But there’s a darker story off screen. Why hasn’t UCLA stopped him?

Plus, trouble at USC’s business school and the Mexican entrepreneur keeping Dutch culture alive.

Fifty-two professors at the Marshall School of Business penned a blistering letter demanding changes.

Bill Essayli is the face of Trump’s immigration and fraud crackdown in Southern California. Defending his own family’s fraud case, with the ACLU’s help, pitted him against the office he now leads.

Bill Essayli is the face of Trump’s immigration and fraud crackdown in Southern California. Defending his own family’s fraud case, with the ACLU’s help, pitted him against the office he now leads.