May 25, 2019 icon depicting Clear weather 68°F
Advertisement

A 102-year-old woman’s eviction threat sparks an investigation and support from Schwarzenegger

L.A. County is investigating whether an eviction notice sent to Thelma Smith at her longtime Ladera Heights home violates renter protections.

By
  • Column
There’s a trash and rodent nightmare in downtown L.A., with plenty of blame to go around

The homeless often get blamed for the trash on skid row, but area merchants are also fouling their own nests.

By
Secret USC records reveal dire warnings about gynecologist accused of abusing students

The documents span the entirety of Dr. George Tyndall’s career at USC, including an expert analysis that posited the gynecologist had “underlying psychopathy.”

By and
Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite’ and Mati Diop’s ‘Atlantics’ make history at Cannes Film Festival
Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite’ and Mati Diop’s ‘Atlantics’ make history at Cannes Film Festival

Bong, whose most recent films were “Okja” and “Snowpiercer,” is the first Korean director to win Cannes’ top prize.

By
The college scam mastermind faked students’ resumes. He appears to have fudged his credentials too

An inside look at how William "Rick" Singer sold himself as a master of the college admissions game.

By and
MORE NEWS
Stan Lee’s ex-business manager arrested in Arizona on suspicion of elder abuse
Advertisement
The 15 things to do in L.A. before the end of summer

How to make the most of summer 2019.

In ‘Echo in the Canyon,’ Jakob Dylan chases the origins of the California Sound
Artist Bruce Munro turns California meadow into mesmerizing ‘Field of Light’
Desert digs are a fit with supermodel Cindy Crawford
Desert digs are a fit with supermodel Cindy Crawford
Record exec snags Jessica Alba’s Beverly Hills home
Record exec snags Jessica Alba’s Beverly Hills home
Know something newsworthy? Share it with us

WEEKEND READS
Late to the pool, 97-year-old swimming champion has since lapped everyone

How "the Mighty Mo" astounds swimmers a quarter of her age.

By
A doctored video of Nancy Pelosi shows social media giants are ill-prepared for 2020
Boeing pays $2,000 a month to park each 737 Max while it waits for a fix
Scientists spy on superbugs to see how they outsmart our antibiotics
Scientists spy on superbugs to see how they outsmart our antibiotics
When Elton John became a rock star: The untold story of the Troubadour concert
When Elton John became a rock star: The untold story of the Troubadour concert
  • L.A. Affairs
He wasn’t out. But I was falling all in
Advertisement
MUST READS
A 102-year-old woman faces eviction so the landlords’ daughter can move in. It’s completely legal
A 102-year-old woman faces eviction so the landlords’ daughter can move in. It’s completely legal
4h
He voted for Trump. Now he and his wife raise their son from opposite sides of the border
He voted for Trump. Now he and his wife raise their son from opposite sides of the border
May 19, 2019
Battles erupt over warehouse jobs as the Legislature moves to curb subsidies
Battles erupt over warehouse jobs as the Legislature moves to curb subsidies
May 16, 2019
A war is brewing over lithium mining at the edge of Death Valley
A war is brewing over lithium mining at the edge of Death Valley
May 7, 2019
Two years later, Trump’s travel ban continues to tear thousands of families apart
Two years later, Trump’s travel ban continues to tear thousands of families apart
May 7, 2019
‘Jeopardy!’ sensation James Holzhauer is a winning hand for Las Vegas
‘Jeopardy!’ sensation James Holzhauer is a winning hand for Las Vegas
May 3, 2019
The one gardening mistake you can’t afford to make
The one gardening mistake you can’t afford to make
May 3, 2019
Terry Semel’s Alzheimer’s battle: Inside the family war over the Hollywood titan’s care
Terry Semel’s Alzheimer’s battle: Inside the family war over the Hollywood titan’s care
May 3, 2019
California’s population growth is the slowest in recorded history
California’s population growth is the slowest in recorded history
May 1, 2019
How John Singleton's 'Boyz n the Hood' shaped the life of one boy from the hood
How John Singleton's 'Boyz n the Hood' shaped the life of one boy from the hood
Apr 29, 2019
Will Newsom end oil drilling in California? Many environmentalists are betting yes
Will Newsom end oil drilling in California? Many environmentalists are betting yes
Apr 26, 2019
As historically black colleges struggle, Bennett College for women fights to stay afloat
As historically black colleges struggle, Bennett College for women fights to stay afloat
Apr 22, 2019
Avenatti accused of embezzling nearly $2 million that NBA player paid ex-girlfriend
Avenatti accused of embezzling nearly $2 million that NBA player paid ex-girlfriend
Apr 21, 2019
A historic L.A. mural was whitewashed, and the artist is fed up with the lack of respect
A historic L.A. mural was whitewashed, and the artist is fed up with the lack of respect
Apr 19, 2019
The crowd-sourced, social media swarm that is betting Tesla will crash and burn
The crowd-sourced, social media swarm that is betting Tesla will crash and burn
Apr 12, 2019
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement