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The Eight Best Sex Shops In Los Angeles

Valentine’s Day is not always awful. It's the one holiday of the year in which it becomes socially acceptable, welcome even, to gift another person in your life with fun, colorful sex toys explicitly designed to make everyone feel good.

February 14, 2026

LAPD Replaces ‘Less-Lethal’ Gun ‘Known To Maim People’ With Another ‘Less-Lethal’ Gun Capable Of Doing The Exact Same Thing

“Since we don't have access to the [40mm launcher], the FN303 is an alternative option,” LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said. “[And] we're looking at other options that are available as well on the field.”

February 10, 2026

Update: California Can’t Officially Enforce Mask Ban, Federal Judge Rules

Although the court had found that federal agents can do their jobs without wearing masks, the law, as is, does not apply equally to law enforcement officers across the state, the judge cited as cause for her ruling.

February 9, 2026

As Protests Raged Around Them, this ‘Banned In L.A.’ Punk Band Played to Hundreds At MDC

As the U.S. government wages war on immigrants, with Los Angeles bearing the brunt of ICE's violent tactics, this DIY Dead City show felt historic—echoing Rage Against the Machine's legendary protest set outside the 2000 DNC.

February 2, 2026

L.A. TACO Neighborhood Guides: Chinatown

A stroll through Chinatown feels like slipping between the shifting planes of time and space. Here are our recommendations for places to eat and shop, along with a look into its dark history.

Churches as Battlegrounds: ICE Agents Raid One Church, As Feds Prosecute Protestors at Another

During service, Border Patrol agents detained two men painting the exterior of a Christian church in Compton on January 17.

January 26, 2026

L.A.’s 12 Best Old-School Italian Delis

From Chinatown to the Valley, L.A.'s home to sandwiches that will make you forget all your problems for however long it takes you to put it down.

January 21, 2026

Pasadena Community Job Center Director Speaks Out About Arrest While Observing Federal Immigration Activity

“They didn’t stop the ICE agent, but they stopped me,” said Jose Madera, who followed a vehicle driven wrecklessly by ICE agents, who continue to roam freely nationwide, even after killing 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis earlier today.

L.A.’s Young Magicians Are Blowing Minds at Clubs, Pop Video Sets, and Taco Stands

Today's budding magicians are trading college and 9 to 5s to work with Chappell Roan, raise money for cancer patients, and perform at Magic Castle, marking a comeback for magic tricks in 2026.

January 7, 2026

How to Get L.A.’s Best Roscas de Reyes This Year

Here are the best places to find roscas in L.A., including vegan options. Plus, at-home recipes and the holiday’s dark origin.

January 6, 2026