Unionized hospitality workers plan to stage a one-day protest Wednesday at four Southern California hotels over a list of demands that includes boosting their pay to $25 an hour. A representative [ … ]
Insurance claims at $9 billion from Woolsey, Camp and Hill fires
By Kathleen Ronayne, The Associated Press Insurance claims from last month’s California wildfires already are at $9 billion and expected to increase, the state’s insurance commissioner announced Wednesday. About $7 [ … ]
Frumpy Middle-aged Mom: Can’t figure out how to fix your phone? Ask your child
This is an actual transcript of events that took place in my bedroom Saturday night. And get your mind out of the gutter, it wasn’t like that. 11:30 pm. Curly [ … ]
LA council approves increased speed limits on 70 miles of San Fernando Valley streets
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved increased speed limits on dozens of streets in the San Fernando Valley, which will allow the city to begin actively enforcing speeding [ … ]
10 theater productions to see in Southern California this week, Dec. 14-20
LOS ANGELES COUNTY ‘Impro Theatre’s Jane Austen Unscripted’ Audience suggestions lead to unusual situations for marriageable young ladies and available, or unsuitable, partners. When: Opens 8 p.m. Dec. 14. Show [ … ]
LA approves nearly $98 million for AEG’s Convention Center/hotel project
LOS ANGELES — The City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved the use of nearly $98 million in public funds for an expansion of the Los Angeles Convention Center and the [ … ]
Where to Find the Best Christmas Lights in L.A.
Your tree at home is probably great, but we love making a holiday season outing to view decorations. The best Christmas lights in L.A. can be found in neighborhoods that [ … ]
Should We Replace Homeless Shelters With Tiny Houses?
Earlier this year, Mayor Garcetti announced a plan to fund 15 temporary shelters in every City Council district to help ease the region’s homelessness crisis. The first of these—a cluster [ … ]
The 8 Best Things to Do in L.A. This Weekend
We’re hurtling toward the holidays faster than a fat guy in a flying sled, so you’ve got to take some time to enjoy L.A. before the onslaught of airport layovers [ … ]
We’re Digging the Japanese-Style Sandwiches at Konbi in Echo Park
In true Japanese fashion, Akira Akuto and Nick Montgomery obsess over the tiny details at Konbi, their 10-seat Echo Park café inspired by Tokyo-style kissaten (coffee shops). Sandwiches include crisp [ … ]