Television
‘Law & Order: SVU’ star Mariska Hargitay says the show’s storylines gave her ‘secondary trauma’ and led to her Joyful Heart Foundation.
Food
Members of the L.A. Times Food team weigh in on their Langer’s orders — and owner Norm Langer shares some of his customers’ strangest requests through the years.
Sept. 23, 2024
California
Gov. Newsom signed the Phone-Free Schools Act into law. It requires California school districts to draft policies restricting or banning student cellphone use.
The state’s legal weed industry faces a wave of turmoil, allowing other states to gain ground.
Sept. 21, 2024
With Gov. Gavin Newsom pushing emergency regulations on hemp products that contain intoxicating levels of THC, some worry a zero-tolerance approach will imperil a burgeoning industry.
Hollywood Inc.
California has a film and TV production problem. Industry professionals and experts are trying to determine what can be done to fix it.
Sept. 18, 2024
A Woodland Hills man who terrorized street vendors using violence, racial slurs and an ax must pay two victims a total of more than $2.8 million.
Sept. 19, 2024
California’s legal weed industry is reeling over whistleblower lawsuit claims, key departures and fear over slumping sales
Climate & Environment
Fires could encroach on critical habitat for the endangered Southern California mountain yellow legged frog.
Sept. 15, 2024
Here’s a quick guide to many of the terms commonly used in connection with wildfires and public safety in the face of the dangers posed.
Sept. 12, 2024