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The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper published in Los Angeles, California, since 1881. It was the second-largest metropolitan newspaper in circulation in the United States in 2008 and the fourth most widely distributed newspaper in the country.

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patricia i. escárcega

Los Angeles-based writer.

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Summer Hofstad

Summer is a graduate from the University of La Verne with a B.S. in Business Administration. She is skilled in Sales, Customer Service, Conflict Resolution, Corporate Communications, and Leadership and …

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Sandi Sonnenfeld

Award-winning content writer, ghostwriter and senior corporate communications professional who has published more than 250 articles, op/eds, blogs and other thought leadership in some of the nation's leading mainstream and …

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Clara Harter

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Veronica Roseborough

I began reporting seven years ago with the intention of pushing myself out of my comfort zone. I stuck with reporting because I have realized the impact that journalism can …

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Tel Aviv Institute

The future of combatting hate. We are a multidisciplinary laboratory focused on uplifting Jews and other minorities on and offline through innovative, social media-driven strategies.

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Latest Articles

Ben Schwartz is one of the busiest men in comedy. But he doesn't let it show

Ben Schwartz is sitting in the green room at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre with his shoes off, looking relaxed. The writer-actor-director-improvisor comedian appears to be far more zen than a man who spent the last two weeks traveling between Brazil, London, Los Angeles and soon New York City promoting …
By Leila Jordan Berger
• Los Angeles Times

'SalviSoul' author Karla Tatiana Vasquez shares her 5 favorite Latino-owned businesses in L.A.

Chef Karla Tatiana Vasquez has made a career out of highlighting the complexities of Central American cooking.“It’s a fusion cuisine because we have influences that tie us back to the Silk Road,” she said. “We use spices that did not originate from the Americas, but we also use tomatoes, chiles, …
By Daniel Eduardo Hernandez
• Los Angeles Times

Graphic details emerge in Monterey sex assault claim against Pete Hegseth, Trump's Cabinet pick

A woman told Monterey police that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, took her phone, blocked her from leaving his hotel room and sexually assaulted her, according to a newly released police report. The Monterey Police Department on Wednesday night released a 22-page report revealing graphic details …
By Clara Harter
• Los Angeles Times

As anti-immigrant politics sweep the nation, Santa Ana voters reject measure allowing noncitizens to vote in local races

Supporters of measure DD, which would allow noncitizen voting in local Santa Ana elections, say the defeat won’t deter them.
By Angie Orellana Hernandez
• Los Angeles Times

2 weeks after they inherited a home, the Mountain fire wiped away their fresh start

Two weeks ago, Brittanie Bibby, husband Kenneth and their 15-month-old baby moved from Arizona to Camarillo to live in the home she inherited from her father, maxing out their credit cards to turn the dilapidated property into a safe place to live. On Wednesday, that safe place burned to the …
By Clara Harter
• Los Angeles Times

California hails $544 million in illegal weed seizures. But it's just a drop in the bucket

Two major state programs to combat illegal cannabis recently sent out news releases lauding their collective seizures of some $544 million worth of illicit weed. But when it comes to reining in California’s sprawling black market, experts say it’s just a drop in the bucket.Those in the thick of the …
By Clara Harter
• Los Angeles Times

'Red-baiting' accusations fly between congressional campaigns in competitive Orange County race

In a tight Orange County congressional race, mailers sent by GOP Rep. Michelle Steel link Democrat Derek Tran to Mao Zedong and socialism, while Tran’s ads say Steel can’t be trusted to “stand up to China”
By Angie Orellana Hernandez
• Los Angeles Times

Latino residents slam 'trust fund hipsters' in ugly L.A. gentrification battle

For the young and upwardly mobile hipsters of Northeast L.A., the Frogtown Flea Crawl was the hot new event of their perfectly Instagrammable dreams.For many residents of the historically working-class Latino community, it was their breaking point.This fall, the event became an unexpected flash point in L.A.’s debate over gentrification …
By Clara Harter
• Los Angeles Times

A self-published lucha libre tale put J. Gonzo on Marvel’s radar. He almost refused the offer.

Jason Gonzalez, who goes by his artist moniker J. Gonzo, recalls feeling hesitant about accepting a dream gig with Marvel Comics. The company had asked him to create a Día de Muertos-inspired cover for Latino Heritage Month, but before he accepted, he needed to be reassured that his authentic style …
By Daniel Eduardo Hernandez
• Los Angeles Times

A surf gang at Lunada Bay harassed outsiders for decades. Can anything stop them?

Lunada Bay is the stuff big wave surfers’ dreams are made of. During a heavy swell, 20-foot waves unfurl in a perfect right-hand line, delivering a potent blend of adrenaline and serenity. “It feels like a little hit of a drug, honestly, because it’s just so beautiful, so magical,” surfer …
By Clara Harter
• Los Angeles Times

Regional Mexican acts contributed millions of dollars at L.A.’s venues post-pandemic

During the final night of Grupo Firme’s 2021 stint of seven sold-out shows at what was then called Staples Center, frontman Eduin Caz launched into “En Tu Perra Vida” — “In Your Bitch Life” — by singing its chorus a capella.Standing in the back and wearing matching white Dodgers-inspired jerseys …
By Daniel Eduardo Hernandez
• Los Angeles Times

The 7 best spots in L.A. to get your música Mexicana fix

To many, the upbeat sounds of música Mexicana are synonymous with a night of partying in L.A.Between the genre’s roaring trumpets, high-pitched guitars and resounding bass lines, its distinct sounds almost demand dancing. Catering to the evolving and now mainstream soundscape, Los Angeles nightlife offers a mix of pop-up dance …
By Daniel Eduardo Hernandez
• Los Angeles Times

Educators are using música Mexicana to teach Spanish and strengthen their students' cultural roots

Wendy Ramirez, co-founder of online learning website Spanish Sin Pena, saw firsthand how música Mexicana affected her students — many of whom are of Latin American descent — during a recent language immersion trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, organized by her company. At the end of a long day trip, the …
By Daniel Eduardo Hernandez
• Los Angeles Times

Compton business owners say they lost thousands of dollars when Kendrick Lamar shot the 'Not Like Us' video in his hometown

Compton business owners said their parking lot was overrun by cars and chaos the day Kendrick Lamar filmed his music video for “Not Like Us,” forcing them to shut operations and lose money.
By Angie Orellana Hernandez
• Los Angeles Times