In the U.S., geography is fate. A new book on poverty seeks to change that
In 'The Injustice of Place,' three scholars outline a deep American dysfunction hiding in plain sight: the fact that geography can seal a citizen's fate.
In 'The Injustice of Place,' three scholars outline a deep American dysfunction hiding in plain sight: the fact that geography can seal a citizen's fate.
If a spinoff is in the cards, the actor isn't saying. But should the opportunity to return to club owner Rebecca Welton present itself, she will be there without hesitation.
Fitch says the U.S. deserves a credit-rating downgrade. Its own analysis shows it's wrong, but that didn't stop Republicans from seizing it as a political bludgeon.
L.A. resident Mary MacCarthy, who is white, filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, accusing the airline of racially profiling her and her biracial daughter.
Carlos T. Ortiz was sentenced Friday to a $1,000 fine and three-year hunting ban after organizing and participating in a goose hunt with nine others.
As back-to-school shopping is forecast to reach a record $41.5 billion this year, parents and teachers in L.A. debate what's essential on their lists — and get creative to make ends meet.
Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" grossed more than $1 billion and showed the world that women directors can make blockbusters.
Kesha publicly accused Dr. Luke of having raped her. He denied it, and the ensuing scandal raged for the last decade. The Times examined what really happened between the pop star and the producer.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could meet LAFC in the Leagues Cup final, but soccer's most electrifying player might be causing a radical shift in MLS.
California has made a major effort to make voting easier. Those who don't vote regularly say they lack information or aren't interested in the candidates.
Many people of color found remote work lessens the racism they face on the job. Now they must decide: Is it worth trying to never return to the office again?
The Central Valley city has seen among the fastest rent hikes nationwide as coastal California residents flee inland in search of affordable homes.
The fact that we've come to prosecuting a former president is proof of the breakdown of republicanism and and how American politics have become corrupted.
April Valentine died while giving birth, and her family wants to know whether racism played a role. The odds are stacked against getting an answer.
The FDA has approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill. But without policy changes, the pills would be inaccessible for young women.
The battle for abortion rights is shifting away from the high-resolution fetal images to the faces of women who say they suffered grievously under strict bans.
Wayne Brady, host of TV's 'Let's Make a Deal,' tells People he is pansexual. The comedian says, 'I love all people equally, and now that includes myself.'
Scammers are taking advantage of the shortage of tickets and the eagerness of Swifties to defraud fans. Here's how to protect yourself.
A federal appeals court rejected the state's bid to toss out a lawsuit filed on behalf of a California prison guard killed three years ago by COVID-19.
Police have not identified the 40-year-old man who was in a vehicle that officials say was set on fire early Sunday morning. The victim later died of his injuries.
Carmen Xtravaganza has died at 62. The ballroom icon and trans advocate appeared in the 1990 documentary "Paris Is Burning," about New York's ball culture.
Prosecutors want to put veteran Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas in federal prison for six years over USC corruption case
The one-day walkout, staged by SEIU Local 721, is expected to trigger the closure of animal shelters and at least some swimming pools and delay trash pickup until later in the week.
The Dodgers overcome a rocky start from Tony Gonsolin thanks to a 15-hit effort highlighted by a Mookie Betts grand slam in a 13-7 win over the Padres.
A federal court ruled Hawaii's 30-year ban on butterfly knives is unconstitutional under the U.S. Supreme Court's new "history and tradition" standard.