Culture

LA County Appoints First Black Chief Medical Examiner

Dr. Odey Ukpo aims to strengthen community ties and regain national accreditation for the understaffed department.

SoCalendar: Celebrating Black History, Free Museum Day, and Art Fair

Upcoming events in Southern California include a Black History Month festival, free museum admission, and an immersive art fair.

Pacoima Honors Black Postmaster with New Nancy Avery Square

The tribute comes during Black History Month, recognizing Avery as the first African American postmaster of a major U.S. post office.

Huntington Library Celebrates Chinese New Year with Festive Traditions

Annual event at renowned Southern California institution blends art, nature, performance, and cuisine to honor cultural heritage.

Over 100,000 Attend Annual Golden Dragon Parade in LA Chinatown

Celebration of Lunar New Year features dragon dance, cultural performances, and community leaders.

L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Celebrates Year of the Horse

48th annual event returns to Chinatown with races, festival, and more over two-day weekend.

LA Times Reader's Comics Claim Criticized as Flawed

Comparison of social media harms to 1950s comics debate called simplistic and ignoring modern realities

L.A. Metro's 'Ride the D' Shirts Sell Out Quickly

The cheeky merchandise promoting the new D Line extension has become a viral sensation.

LA Metro's 'Ride the D' Shirts Sell Out Amid Innuendo

The transit agency's new merchandise has sparked online chatter about its unintended double meaning.

LA Sees First Drop in Homeless Deaths in a Decade

A new report shows a decrease in fatalities among the unhoused population, attributed to the city's 'Inside Safe' program.

Independent Author Announces Updated Book Edition and Free Public Reading Events in Los Angeles

S. Thrall's inspirational book explores themes of faith, healing, self-discovery, and life's challenges.

Man Charged for Repeat Waymo Vandalism in San Francisco

Authorities have arrested a 45-year-old man for multiple incidents of damaging Waymo autonomous vehicles in the SoMa neighborhood.

Scientology Offers 'OT Phenomena' Services to Exorcise Real Estate Ghosts

The new 'Operating Thetan' levels promise to rid your home of supernatural entities, for a price.

Celebrity Energy Practitioner Shares Insights on Healing and 'The Flow'

John Amaral's unique approach to somatic healing is gaining popularity among high-profile clients.

Maya the Shaman Unveils Tribunal Decrees

A Living Scroll of Justice and Remembrance