Thomas Frank

For African Americans, June 19 (Juneteenth) is both a celebration of freedom and an occasion of somber remembrance.

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law today declaring June 19, commonly referred to as Juneteenth , a federal holiday.

KCRW’s Press Play asked audience members to share one habit they’ve picked up in the past year that they hope to keep.

A lifeguard tower honoring LGBTQ-plus pride was unveiled in Long Beach this afternoon.

After 15 months of the pandemic, the Golden State is no longer requiring capacity limits, masks, or social distancing in most places.

Santa Monica has a reputation as a paradise for lefties. But the city isn’t exactly welcoming to Latinos.

Legalizing the sale of cannabis in California has turned out to be a fruitful endeavor for the state thanks to taxes.

LA City Councilman Joe Buscaino is running to replace Mayor Eric Garcetti, and he held his first official campaign event on Monday along the Venice Beach boardwalk.

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, President Biden today marked the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, and he unveiled new measures to address the racial wealth gap.