Multiverses and controlling cockroaches: Breaking down the science of ‘Rick and Morty’
On the animated show “Rick and Morty,” a mad scientist named Rick drags his awkward, anxious 14-year-old grandson Morty into adventures that often include space travel, battles with…
Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ turns 50. Her new EP unearths demos, outtakes from the era
Joni Mitchell is celebrating the 50th anniversary of her album “Blue" by releasing a new EP filled with outtakes, demos, and other never-before-heard content.
LA’s Bootleg Theater to close. Its stage was home to musicians like Phoebe Bridgers, Moses Sumney
After more than 20 years, an LA indie music institution is closing . The Bootleg Theater served as a space to nurture local talent and where up and coming artists made their debut.
Conservatives seize on critical race theory in culture wars. What is this decades-old legal theory?
In late September 2020, then-President Trump ordered an end to racial sensitivity training for federal employees, though later President Biden reversed that order.
Does the pandemic mean long-term revitalization of downtown LA and other public spaces?
Since the pandemic, restaurants have taken over curbside parking for outdoor eating, and some streets have been closed to traffic. Might these changes be permanent, and what could U.S.
Supreme Court: No limits on education-related benefits to NCAA athletes
In a unanimous ruling today, the Supreme Court justices said the NCAA , the regulating body for college sports, can’t ban athletes from receiving small education-related payouts like…
‘Fatherhood’ is a relatable look at Black families without negative tropes, says critic
Critics review Disney Pixar’s “Luca,” about a young boy enjoying a beautiful summer on the Italian coast, but he’s secretly a sea monster; “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go…
High on the Hog’: The major role of African Americans in shaping US cuisine
The concept of American food can be a little difficult to define, but we can probably agree on a few staples such as Apple pie, macaroni and cheese, and barbeque.
How LA’s unhoused crisis has become a lightning rod for local politics
Councilmembers Joe Buscaino and Mike Bonin are butting heads with LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva on how to address the crisis in Venice and Echo Park.
LGBTQ-owned restaurants to support during Pride Month: N/Soto, Jewel, Socalo and more
Last year Los Angeles celebrated the 50th anniversary of LA Pride, a tradition which became embedded in the community in June 1970 when the organizer, Christopher Street West, became…
