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Landlord sentenced 20 years in prison in murder-for-hire plots

LATimes.com (Local) 5/7 10:17A Salvador Hernandez

A Los Angeles landlord was sentenced to 20 years in prison for murder-for-hire plots and arson to try to kick out tenants.

More laws proposed in Sacramento to protect renters

Santa Monica Daily Press 5/7 3:00A Thomas Leffler

A budget crunch in Sacramento has hamstrung state affordable housing programs but lawmakers continue to propose new tenant protections according to a report presented to the Rent Control Board last...

Westside celebrates Mexican heritage during holiday weekend

Santa Monica Daily Press 5/7 3:00A Thomas Leffler

Cinco:   All of the Westside came together to celebrate Mexican culture, heritage and freedom during various Cinco de Mayo events this past weekend. In Santa Monica, local points of interest like the...

LAUSD's real-life 'Last Repair Shop' now displaying Oscar won by documentary film

abc7.com (KABC) 5/7 1:58A Carlos Granda

The actual "Last Repair Shop" helps keep musical instruments working for thousands of Los Angeles students at no cost.

Former L.A. Laker and Windward School Basketball Player Dies at 33

Santa Monica Mirror 5/6 11:58P Zach Armstrong

Windward Was Led by Him to the California Division V State Title His Senior Year By Zach Armstrong Darius Morris, a former high school basketball player for the Windward...

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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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Westside celebrates Mexican heritage during holiday weekend

Santa Monica Daily Press (Life) 5/7 3:00A Thomas Leffler

All of the Westside came together to celebrate Mexican culture, heritage and freedom during various Cinco de Mayo events this past weekend. In Santa Monica, local points of interest like the Third...

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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The 24 Essential Thai Restaurants in Los Angeles

Eater LA 5/7 7:48A Kat Thompson

Boat noodle soup at Mae Malai in Thai Town. | Wonho Frank Lee Northern Thai sausages, Southern seafood curries, Isaan papaya salads, and more If Thai food is anything, it is colorful and vibrant —...

5 Southern California Restaurants Just Got Added to the Michelin Guide

Eater LA 5/7 6:34A Matthew Kang

A veal cutlet at Lustig in Culver City. | Wonho Frank Lee Plus, Lawry’s versus House of Prime Rib, Negroni reopens in Beverly Hills, and more Michelin added five new Southern California restaurants to...

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....

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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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Draymond Green Doesn't Think It's Foregone Conclusion LeBron James Stays With Lakers But Can't See...

Los Angeles Lakers on Yahoo! Sports 5/7 9:31A Lakers Nation

The biggest question for the Los Angeles Lakers going into this offseason is the future of LeBron James. There is also the chance that LeBron chooses to retire after 21...

Former MLB player Monte Harrison joins Arkansas football program as walk-on

Los Angeles Angels on Yahoo! Sports 5/7 8:17A Ft. Smith Southwest Times Record

After spending parts of three seasons in MLB, Monte Harrison is joining the Arkansas football program.

Sparks move home game against Caitlin Clark and Fever to Crypto.com Arena

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 5/7 7:17A The Associated Press

Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA game in Los Angeles on May 24 is being moved to a bigger stage.

Lakers' Christian Wood makes $3 million contract decision

Los Angeles Lakers on Yahoo! Sports 5/7 7:09A ClutchPoints

The 2024 offseason is shaping up to be a crucial one for the Los Angeles Lakers. The pressure to maximize the twilight of LeBron James career is greater than ever,...

Austin Reaves Reflects On Third Season With Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers on Yahoo! Sports 5/7 6:03A Lakers Nation

Austin Reaves has been living the dream throughout his NBA career thus far with the Los Angeles Lakers, as he s gone from an undrafted rookie to a household name with his own...

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