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Descendents of LA immigrants are packing up permanently for Mexico
ImmigrationWith rising costs of living in California and the proliferation of remote work, many Angelenos are starting new lives where it’s more affordable: Mexico City.
From heavy metal growls to gold medals, meet East LA academic decathletes
EducationGarfield 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.
‘This place literally saved her’: The profound role of Debbie Allen Dance Academy
ArtsA 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.
COVID-cautious in SoCal: Fighting isolation along with the virus
CoronavirusCOVID-cautious Angelenos continue to take proactive steps to prevent infection, as they watch many others seem to care less about the virus.
Queer rugby club is shattering perceptions of men in contact sports
LGBTQThe Los Angeles Rebellion gives queer men a platform to take competition seriously while finding their people.
Kevin De León remains popular among voters, despite controversial history
PoliticsIncumbent Kevin De León is expected to compete in a run-off election in November in LA’s 14th district — after leaked audio showed him making contentious remarks about race.
Museums must return Native American artifacts due to new law
ArtsSoCal museums are reshaping exhibits as federal regulations now require them to secure Native American tribal consent before displaying cultural items.
Metal thieves turn to cemeteries, historical markers
Los AngelesThieves stole hundreds of bronze headstones and plaques from LA County cemeteries. The metal used is worth big money in the scrap metal market.
Japanese American Dodgers fans have a little more to root for
SportsThe Japanese American community in LA’s South Bay is taking pride in Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers’ star Japanese players this season.