Los Angeles

Point Fermin Lighthouse in San Pedro celebrates its 150th birthday this year. Its storied history includes two sets of female lighthouse keepers.

from KCRW Features

The world of 1970s Laurel Canyon is on full display in Ginny Winn’s book, “Grievous Angels, Trout Masks, and American Beauties: 1970s Rock & Roll Photography of Ginny Winn.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Restaurant critic Bill Addison recruited Jenn Harris to help him divide and conquer as they determined LA's best restaurants.

Counting down the LA Times 101 Best Restaurants

Restaurant critic Bill Addison recruited Jenn Harris to help him divide and conquer as they determined LA's best restaurants.

from Good Food

The diversity of UCLA’s student body is growing after the U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling.

UCLA enrolls record number of students of color, other colleges fall short

The diversity of UCLA’s student body is growing after the U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling.

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LA saw big changes to its food scene in 2024, including historic restaurant closures and new legislation that passed for fast food workers.

LA’s 2024 food scene: Makeovers, closures, new laws

LA saw big changes to its food scene in 2024, including historic restaurant closures and new legislation that passed for fast food workers.

from KCRW Features

Artist and community activist Rosten Woo’s “What Water Wants,” part of the PST ART event, is an immersive audio experience set on the banks of the LA River.

‘What Water Wants’ combines meditation, nature, ‘speculative horror’

Artist and community activist Rosten Woo’s “What Water Wants,” part of the PST ART event, is an immersive audio experience set on the banks of the LA River.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A red tide of Santas swept Koreatown and North Hollywood for LA’s annual SantaCon — a combo of performance art, pub crawl, and Christmas.

‘Everyone has a little Santa in them’ at annual SantaCon

A red tide of Santas swept Koreatown and North Hollywood for LA’s annual SantaCon — a combo of performance art, pub crawl, and Christmas.

from KCRW Features

For 25 years, race car enthusiasts have had a place to legally test the limits of their machines: the Irwindale Speedway. Now that space will be no more.

Racers take last spin to Irwindale Speedway finish line

For 25 years, race car enthusiasts have had a place to legally test the limits of their machines: the Irwindale Speedway. Now that space will be no more.

from KCRW Features

With antisemitism on the rise, The Braid’s founder says it’s more important than ever for Jewish people to tell their stories, and gather for a good laugh.

Jewish theater finds a permanent stage in Santa Monica

With antisemitism on the rise, The Braid’s founder says it’s more important than ever for Jewish people to tell their stories, and gather for a good laugh.

from KCRW Features

Through their writings, Eve Babitz and Joan Didion cemented LA in our collective imagination as a sultry hotbed.

‘Didion and Babitz’: You need both LA cultural icons, says author

Through their writings, Eve Babitz and Joan Didion cemented LA in our collective imagination as a sultry hotbed.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Balo Orozco shops the farmers' markets to make seasonal shrubs.

Market Report: Transforming passion fruit into shrubs

Balo Orozco shops the farmers' markets to make seasonal shrubs.

from Good Food

The City Council voted unanimously to approve new housing development in LA’s dense corridors, but critics say more units are needed in single-family neighborhoods.

LA approves new dense housing, but not in single-family zones

The City Council voted unanimously to approve new housing development in LA’s dense corridors, but critics say more units are needed in single-family neighborhoods.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Hanukkah foods often focus on frying, so latkes are at the center of the table. But when it comes to the sweet side of things, jelly donuts or “sufganiyot” are a must-eat.

Sweet side of Hanukkah table: Jelly donuts are essential

Hanukkah foods often focus on frying, so latkes are at the center of the table. But when it comes to the sweet side of things, jelly donuts or “sufganiyot” are a must-eat.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Threatened by the Franklin Fire, Pepperdine University Professor Joel Johnson says his wife’s quick thinking and a baby monitor powering off helped them evacuate in less than an hour.

A baby monitor losing power alerts family to evacuate Franklin Fire

Threatened by the Franklin Fire, Pepperdine University Professor Joel Johnson says his wife’s quick thinking and a baby monitor powering off helped them evacuate in less than an hour.

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Rainn Wilson says a central theme in “Waiting for Godot” is the danger of inaction. He explains the linguistic and physical challenges of his role, and the healing power of theater.

Rainn Wilson on what ‘Waiting for Godot’ reveals about humanity

Rainn Wilson says a central theme in “Waiting for Godot” is the danger of inaction. He explains the linguistic and physical challenges of his role, and the healing power of theater.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Franklin Fire has caused thousands of residents to evacuate Malibu. The volunteer Community Brigade is working alongside firefighters to save homes.

Community Brigade helps save homes and residents in Franklin Fire

The Franklin Fire has caused thousands of residents to evacuate Malibu. The volunteer Community Brigade is working alongside firefighters to save homes.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Emmy winner Ben Decter’s new musical shows the impact of his daughter’s epilepsy on their family, and the importance of communication.

Epilepsy, family, talking the tough stuff: New Hollywood musical

Emmy winner Ben Decter’s new musical shows the impact of his daughter’s epilepsy on their family, and the importance of communication.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong plans to install a "bias meter" next to every news article and op-ed. This comes after quashing the endorsement of Kamala Harris.

AI ‘bias meter’ at LA Times: What do former staff think?

LA Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong plans to install a "bias meter" next to every news article and op-ed. This comes after quashing the endorsement of Kamala Harris.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA County is allowing people to sell food they make in home kitchens — if they meet standards for a health permit. The program is Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO).

Want to sell home-cooked food? It’s legal in LA with a permit

LA County is allowing people to sell food they make in home kitchens — if they meet standards for a health permit. The program is Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO).

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

With the new stadiums in Inglewood, businesses with parking are thriving, while those without feel the city’s economic boom is passing them by.

Got parking in Inglewood? Congrats, you’re winning

With the new stadiums in Inglewood, businesses with parking are thriving, while those without feel the city’s economic boom is passing them by.

from KCRW Features