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Los Angeles Seeks New 'Woke' Poet Laureate with $10,000 Stipend

Mayor Karen Bass announces search for city's next cultural ambassador to 'amplify diverse voices'

Family of Migrants with Young Kids Found Living in Tent on Skid Row

Disturbing discovery highlights homelessness crisis in Los Angeles

Photographer Captures Vibrant Facades of US Strip Clubs in New Book

French photographer François Prost documents the diverse architectural styles and marketing approaches of strip club exteriors across America.

Finding Joy and Routine in California Life

LA writer reflects on two years of personal and professional growth in the city

British Airways Crew Hospitalized After Consuming Passenger's Edible Gummies

The crew members were unaware the gummies contained a high dose of THC.

11 Personality Traits of People Who Prefer Being Alone at Night

Independent, creative, and emotionally mature individuals often thrive in solitude after dark.

LA Conductor Peyman Farzinpour Advocates for Local Arts Access

Farzinpour reflects on how community-level arts participation shapes individuals and culture in Southern California.

Frankfort Man Brian Steven Vasquez Dies at 33

Vasquez leaves behind daughter, girlfriend, and large extended family in Frankfort and Los Angeles

Homelessness Swallows Los Angeles

Crisis strains emergency services, public safety, and city's future

Jameson O'Neil, 26, Wellesley Native and Lakers Employee, Dies After Brain Cancer Battle

O'Neil was remembered for his kind spirit, athletic passions, and authentic relationships.

Longtime L.A. Times Plants Reporter Jeanette Marantos Dies at 70

Marantos was known for her passion for native California plants and her dedication to educating readers about sustainable gardening.