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Los Angeles Times' former film critic Justin Chang wins Pulitzer Prize for criticism

Los Angeles Times 5/6 9:26A Meg James

Former L.A. Times film critic Justin Chang wins Pulitzer Prize for work singling out those he felt deserved praise for artistry, humanity and sheer storytelling.

Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley area, May 6-13

Los Angeles Daily News 5/6 3:00A Holly Andres

An Earth Day weekend view in the San Fernando Valley: Weeds are removed from an alley behind Magnolia Science Academy 7 in Northridge during Beautification Day, Saturday, April 20, 2024. Volunteers...

Employee union to get wage increase in tentative agreement with school district

Santa Monica Daily Press 5/6 3:00A Thomas Leffler

After an elongated negotiation period between Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) officials and Union SEIU Local 99, district employees have received many of their asked-for...

Los Angeles city bus driver violently attacked by woman over fare dispute

abc7.com (KABC) 5/6 2:22A KABC

The bus driver fended off the attack, kicking the woman and repeatedly screaming "Get off me!" before police arrived.

Editorial: L.A. Metro is doomed if it can't keep bus and train riders safe

LATimes.com (Opinion) 5/6 2:00A The Times Editorial Board

Violent attacks on the Metro system have scared riders and present an existential threat to public transit in Los Angeles. Leaders have to make major changes to keep the...

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The agenda for the May 9, 2024 Personnel Commission meeting is now online.

Manhattan Beach Unified School District 5/6 11:58A

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Los Angeles Times' former film critic Justin Chang wins Pulitzer Prize for criticism

LATimes.com (Entertainment) 5/6 9:26A Meg James

Former L.A. Times film critic Justin Chang wins Pulitzer Prize for work singling out those he felt deserved praise for artistry, humanity and sheer storytelling.

Meow Wolf supercharged the way we experience art. Is L.A. ready for the wild ride?

LATimes.com (Entertainment) 5/3 3:55A Todd Martens

Experimental art collective Meow Wolf aims to turn Los Angeles' most ritualistic experience — that is, the act of going to the movies — into an interactive, art-driven...

LA quality of life is at a record low, survey shows. Why political leaders shouldn’t ignore that

Santa Monica Daily Press (Opinion) 5/3 3:00A Cal Matters

The findings of this year’s Los Angeles Quality of Life Index, an annual survey conducted by UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs, pose a riddle for city and county leaders – and underscore the...

Music in the crystal shop

Santa Monica Daily Press (Opinion) 5/2 5:05A Charles Andrews

DISNEY DELIGHT At this point we would like to see soon-to-disappear maestro Gustavo Dudamel waving the baton every time, but, as I often point out, it IS the LA Philharmonic, and they don’t ever...

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California needs constitutional change if it wants to get serious about homelessness

Santa Monica Daily Press (Opinion) 5/1 3:00A Guest Author

I’m fortunate I wasn’t sexually assaulted while living on the streets of Los Angeles County. Many unhoused women are, and some repeatedly – though being attacked three times helped me qualify for a...

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Where to Eat Near LA's Best Hiking Spots

Eater LA 5/6 9:52A Rebecca Roland

A post-hike pad thai at Miya. | Cathy Chaplin Post-Runyon Thai, a Los Feliz French cafe right below Griffith Park, and more In eternally sunny Los Angeles, it’s always hiking season. Whether it’s a...

Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week: May 6

Eater LA 5/6 8:21A Eater Staff

Mole blanco at Maizano in Costa Mesa. | Cathy Chaplin Follow Eater editors as they share their favorite dishes they ate in LA The editors at Eater LA dine out several times a week, if not per day,...

55-Year-Old Classic Italian Restaurant Andre’s Has Reopened in Mid-Wilshire

Eater LA 5/6 6:49A Mona Holmes

Andre’s Italian Restaurant. | Mona Holmes Plus, Crowns & Hops debuts at LAX, All Day Baby’s Dodger menu, and more LA’s longtime old-school favorite Andre’s Italian Restaurant reopened in Mid-Wilshire....

Cool Food Events and Pop-Ups to Check Out This Week in Los Angeles: May 3

Eater LA 5/3 8:48A Rebecca Roland

Goldburger. | Rebecca Roland Burger Month at Highland Park Brewery, Battle of the Blancs, Korean fried chicken, and more Some of LA’s most exciting meals can be found on the back patio of a wine bar...

19 Posh Places for Festive Afternoon Tea in Los Angeles

Eater LA 5/3 8:04A Cathy Chaplin

Time for tea at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. | Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills Dainty sandwiches, freshly brewed tea, so many scones, and all the clotted cream The English tradition of...

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Damsel In Dior 5/4 8:31A jaceylenae

I hit the mom jackpot with my beautiful kids and getting to celebrate Mother s Day always feels so special to me. Being a mother or a maternal figure can come in so many shapes and forms which is why...

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Cleveland Guardians expect outfielder Steven Kwan to miss 4 weeks with hamstring injury

Los Angeles Angels on Yahoo! Sports 5/6 10:24A Akron Beacon Journal

Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan underwent an MRI, and the club disclosed how long he is expected to be out with a hamstring injury.

JJ Redick gets 'lunatic' warning from Bill Simmons amid Lakers coaching rumors

Los Angeles Lakers on Yahoo! Sports 5/6 9:36A ClutchPoints

In the swirling vortex of NBA coaching rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers search for a new head coach has caught the attention of many, especially after the recent firing of...

Charles Barkley on why he hopes LeBron James 'retires soon'

Los Angeles Lakers on Yahoo! Sports 5/6 7:40A The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers 2023-24 season came to a disappointing end with a first-round series loss to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs. James, who turns 40 on Dec. 30, has...

Lakers News: Impending Free Agent Hoping for LA Return

Los Angeles Lakers on Yahoo! Sports 5/6 7:11A All Lakers | News, Rumors, Video

Lakers News: Impending Free Agent Hoping for LA Return He wants to be back, but does the team want him back? Author: Ricardo Sandoval May 06, 2024 In this story: Lakers NBA...

Lakers News: Jarred Vanderbilt Expresses Frustration With Not Being Available Due To Injury

Los Angeles Lakers on Yahoo! Sports 5/6 5:06A Lakers Nation

Jarred Vanderbilt quickly became a key piece for the Los Angeles Lakers after being acquired at last year s trade deadline. Vanderbilt only played 29 games, starting six after...

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