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Black deaths in horror films, pies for dinner, jittery US banking
NewsA new book called “The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema From Fodder To Oscar” traces 50 years of Black characters and culture in scary movies.
Private Opulence and Public Squalor in the US
NationalThe Federal Reserve is not working for the people but for wealthy individuals and corporations that can afford to have a say in the rules.
Op-ed: Why California must put a stop to school closures
CaliforniaAs California schools are routinely shutting down, commentator Joe Mathews says it’s crucial to harden schools for this new reality and keep them running.
Sad and sick of storms? Doctor explains seasonal affective disorder
Orange CountyBack-to-back winter storms in Southern California have got us feeling the blues. Could it be seasonal affective disorder?
Leadership in LA’s alcohol scene: Women are giving it a shot
Food & DrinkAs women rise to positions of authority within LA’s alcohol industry, they are using their experiences to support one another and create welcoming spaces.
CA drops Walgreens as GOP increases anti-abortion rhetoric
CaliforniaCalifornia will not renew a $54 million contract with Walgreens after the chain announced it would not dispense mifepristone in at least 20 states.
‘Skip the Small Talk’: Like speed dating but for making friends
Los AngelesAre you having a hard time making friends as an adult? Speed friending events are popping up across LA to help folks connect.
San Quentin reimagined, COVID origin theory, Nowruz songs
NationalGov. Newsom wants to transform the state’s oldest prison — San Quentin — into a rehabilitation center inspired by prisons in Scandinavian countries like Norway.
Can Bass’ ‘Inside Safe’ homelessness effort overcome messy rollout?
HomelessnessMayor Karen Bass’s efforts to shelter unhoused Angelenos is scaling up fast. But some participants say the rollout has been messy and confusing. There’s no Oscar for Best Location.