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Bronny James Now in ‘Stable Condition’ After Suffering Cardiac Arrest During Practice At USC

"Yesterday while practicing, Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest," according to a statement from a James family representative. "Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU."

July 25, 2023

Is Social Media Ruining the Vibes of Your Favorite L.A. Eats?

While there are obvious benefits to the visibility [social media] provides, there are real fears over inequities in the food industry being exacerbated when the nuanced histories of food and culture are flattened into short, 60-second vertical videos.

July 25, 2023

Where The Hell Is Africa In Food Coverage?

Despite the growing popularity of food media in recent years, African stories are sparingly included — leaving media coverage of food history incomplete.

July 24, 2023

Dirt Dog Serves L.A.’s Best Michoacán/D.F.-Style Carnitas, After Giving Its ‘Kitchen Mama’ a Shot at the Menu

The recipe and technique behind Yanet Vazquez's carnitas are straight from Michoacán. But she says the sazón is pure D.F.

July 24, 2023

Former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Violate Skateboarder’s Civil Rights

During a verbal argument between Vega and a man identified in court records as J.A., the deputy challenged the skateboarder to a fight. Later, Vega grabbed J.A. and threw him in the back of the patrol car before weaving a web of lies.

July 21, 2023

Barney’s Beanery Host Suing After Alleging He Was Fired For Reporting Sexual Harassment

Cody Rich alleges that at first he had a good working relationship with Kiana Fanning, a female manager, until she started making sexually harassing advances toward him, including leaning in close and having inappropriate physical contact, the suit states.

July 21, 2023

Bamboo Teri’s 38 Years of Success in Long Beach Can Be Chalked Up to Its Unstoppable 77-Year-Old Founder

When asked what the "secret" is to staying open through everything that has happened in the last four decades, Mrs. Machiko Ota, wife of 77-year-old Mr. George Ota, says: "Being stubborn. He is the most stubbornest man in the whole wide world. He likes to work.”

July 20, 2023

Spot Check: Turkish Breakfasts, Stacked Italian Sandwiches, and Weed-Infused Ice Cream Cones

The final bite of your ice cream cone is always the best. Especially now.

July 20, 2023

NBCUniversal Trimmed Ficus Trees Providing Shade for Striking Entertainment Workers Without Securing Permit

"Quick shoutout to the good people at @UniversalPics for trimming the trees that gave our picket line shade right before a 90+ degree week,” Chris Stephens wrote in a now-viral tweet. This bold move is seemingly the latest strategic move by the studios to discourage Hollywood's actors and writers from picketing.

July 19, 2023