Kevin Salk

Paul Haddad’s “Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles” details how a small town turned into a bustling metropolis.

Gregorio Mancilla earned less than minimum wage as a garment worker when he made it his goal to save enough money to send his daughter to college.

Neighborhood concerns over new housing, including evictions, are spurring the latest changes to Mayor Bass’ signature affordable housing policy, Executive Directive 1.

Jessica Wang works in LA’s competitive food industry. A financial scare nearly threw her off the path to opening her own brick-and-mortar shop.

Workers at Margot and Juliet, two upscale Culver City restaurants owned by Rohan Talwar of IB Hospitality, say their paychecks have been bouncing all year.

A paid summer program helps teenagers learn trade skills that are in high demand but usually not taught in classrooms.

Video game performers have gone on strike after two years of negotiations around AI and the use of performers’ digital likeness.

Air traffic is picking up at LAX after a global technology outage grounded three major airlines. Travelers should check their flights online before heading to airports.

Thousands of California tenants lose their evictions each year because they didn’t file a response in five days. Lawmakers want to give them more time.