LA City Council officials have announced plans to eliminate traffic lanes, widen sidewalks, and add bike and bus lanes to the storied Hollywood Boulevard.
New analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that Medicare spending on weight loss drugs like Ozempic rose to $5.7 billion in 2022 — up from $57 million in 2018.
This excerpt from KCRW’s Life Examined is a discussion on building community despite our isolated lifestyles. Plus, hear practical tips for forging meaningful connections.
Decades ago, Silas White dreamed of setting up a beach club for African Americans at a Santa Monica property he bought. Then the city took the land, saying they needed it for public parking.
When vegetables begin to flower, they’re reaching the end of their life cycles. But you can still eat the plants, which have an added sweetness or a bitterness.
How to deal with trust issues? Am I terrible for thinking my partner isn’t hot anymore? How do I tell someone I hooked up with that I just want to be friends?
This week, Denis McManus, professor of philosophy at the University of Southampton reflects on authenticity and the allure of being true to ourselves and suggests that while authenticity may be h...
What’s the best way to offset the planetary damage of your air travel?
Four men accused in Friday's terrorist attack at a Russian concert hall appeared in court bruised and bandaged — an example of Putin’s regime using violence to exert political control.
The LA Innocence Project is pushing for new evidence and DNA testing in Scott Peterson’s quest for a retrial. Peterson was convicted of murdering his wife and their unborn son two decades ago.
Judy Baca’s collaborative effort to create “The Great Wall of LA” is the subject of a new LA Times short documentary. The mural is being extended to another half mile.
Beyoncé topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with a single from “Cowboy Carter,” but the album has drawn backlash over who’s qualified to make country music.
A year ago, living in Miami, Lēya Graham’s passion for dance was waning. Then she discovered the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in LA, which served as a lifeline.
LA Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani said his ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, allegedly stole millions to pay gambling debts. His story raises plausibility questions.
The U.N. Security Council called for a ceasefire in Gaza, with the U.S. abstaining from the vote. Will it make a difference in the conflict?
A new AI company called Suno wants everyone to be able to produce their own pro-level songs. What does that mean for artists?
The Supreme Court will hear arguments challenging the major abortion drug mifepristone, which is used in more than half of all abortions in the U.S.
Kenneth Miller, writer and author of Mapping the Darkness; The Visionary Scientists Who Unlocked The Mysteries of Sleep, looks at the history and mysteries surrounding sleep and why it took so lo...
Emmy-winning SNL writer Paula Pell leans all the way into her first love (acting) in season three of her acclaimed sitcom “Girls5eva.”
Legendary producer, director, and TV showrunner Ed Zwick reflects on all of it in his memoir “Hits, Flops, and Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood.”
Music video director- turned-filmmaker, Grant Singer, highlights the masterful sense of ambiguity and intrigue present in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic “Vertigo.”
Yeun discusses the joys (and occasional hives) that came with filming the awards-sweeping Netflix limited series, earning him two Emmys.
Disney CEO Bob Iger is planning on retiring at the end of 2026. Who at the company is primed to take the throne?
Flexitarian Pamelia Chia canvases Asian chefs for show-stopping vegetarian recipes.
Baker Rose Wilde shows us how to bring edible flowers onto our plates.
Arielle Johnson chases deliciousness by taking science and making it fashion.
Arielle Johnson chases deliciousness by taking science and making it fashion.
Christy Spackman tracks how municipal water systems have spent billions eliminating taste from our tap water.
A higher minimum wage benefits fast food workers in an expensive state. It could also mean higher menu prices for customers, and tighter budgets for franchises.
The latest film releases are Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Shirley, The American Society of Magical Negroes, and Carol Doda Topless at the Condor.
How will a continued offensive in Gaza affect Democratic support for Israel? Can SCOTUS clear up the lines between censorship and free speech?
In this episode of the Scheer Intelligence podcast, host Robert Scheer and The Grayzone editor-in-chief Max Blumenthal contextualize the events of Oct. 7 and afterward in relation to the history ...
Pine Mountain Club, about an hour north of LA, has suffered hundreds of break-ins and thousands of dollars of bear-related damage over the past decade.
A risk calculator caught actress Olivia Munn’s aggressive breast cancer a year early, while regular screenings missed it. Should other women use the tool too?
Regarding Her, a nonprofit accelerating the growth of women entrepreneurs and leaders in food and beverage, is sponsoring a spattering of events this March.
California voters narrowly passed Prop 1, Newsom’s signature mental health initiative. It’s poised to overhaul treatment for drug addiction and homelessness. What happens next?
Critics review the latest film releases: “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” “Shirley,” “The American Society of Magical Negroes,” and “Carol Doda Topless at the Condor.”
Despite years of progress, California women make 89% of what men do for full-time work, according to a new report. The gap is worse for many women of color.
Garfield High School’s academic decathlon team lost their coach to cancer this month. At the state competition this weekend, they want medals in his memory.
With the narrow approval of Governor Gavin Newsom’s $6.4 billion mental health bond, Prop 1, the work begins to build thousands of treatment beds.
Shohei Ohtani got two hits in his Dodger regular-season debut against the Padres. Plus, the NCAA women's basketball tournament is drawing more attention than the men’s competition.
After the ousters of anti-LGBTQ school board members in Orange County and a watering down of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, are the culture wars calming down?
In “Problemista,” a Salvadoran immigrant longs to become a toy designer when he arrives in New York. The challenges of getting a U.S. work visa threaten his dreams.
Armed gangs are roaming Haiti’s streets, attacking government buildings, and shutting down the main airport in Port-au-Prince. The prime minister says he'll resign.
In Texas, Senate Bill 4 would allow local police to arrest people suspected of entering the country illegally. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit blocked it ahead of today’s oral a...
How to enjoy intimacy again after a miscarriage? How to handle mismatched libidos in long term relationships? And getting turned off by messy sex.
Topanga is one of the riskiest places in LA County for fires and floods. One of the area’s oldest residents explains why she still calls it home after 92 years.
Here’s a hint: keep the conversation alive.
This week, corporate speaker, former professional poker player and author of “Quit: The Power Of Knowing When To Walk Away, ” Annie Duke says knowing when to quit can be helpful when it comes...
To make housing more affordable, President Biden is proposing new policies, some of which need Congressional approval in an election year.
It could soon be a lot cheaper to sell your home. A prominent industry group for realtors just agreed to lower commissions. What does this mean for the housing market?
Despite total bans in 14 states, over 1 million abortions occurred in the U.S. last year, marking the highest number in a decade, per the Guttmacher Institute.
Aging pop stars Jennifer Lopez and Justin Timberlake are promoting new albums. Are audiences interested in new material, or just hoping they'll bring sexy back?
Anthony Madu's ballet moves went viral in 2020, capturing hearts worldwide. His journey from Nigeria to a prestigious conservatory is told in the film “Madu.”
The four leading Asian American groups in OC are uniting up to boost AAPI turnout at the polls. This demographic is growing the fastest, says the Pew Research Center.
Conditions appear just right for a spring superbloom after a rainy winter, meaning colorful California hillsides and fields are coming.
The CA governor has made the mental health and housing bill his signature piece of legislation in 2024. Though still expected to pass, a narrow victory is not what Gavin Newsom was hoping for.
KCRW looks at the latest developments in Trump’s multiple legal challenges, including the fate of the Georgia trial where he’s been accused of election interference.
The world of 1970s Laurel Canyon is on full display in Ginny Winn’s book, “Grievous Angels, Trout Masks, and American Beauties: 1970s Rock & Roll Photography of Ginny Winn.”
A few swing states have decided recent elections. Third-party or independent candidates could impact Biden and Trump’s path to victory.