Phoning for Medi-Cal help? You may face hourlong waits and hang-ups
When Californians phone for help with their Medicaid coverage, they routinely face waits of nearly an hour — and are regularly disconnected without reaching anyone,...
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L.A. schools board will send $9 billion in school bonds to voters in November
The Los Angeles Board of Education on Wednesday voted unanimously to put a $9-billion school construction bond on the ballot in November — the largest...
Water bill cut by 90% after L.A. family swaps grass for native plants
Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. Looking out the...
L.A. County reestablishes $20,000 reward in Mitrice Richardson case
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors reestablished a $20,000 reward Tuesday for information regarding the disappearance of Mitrice Richardson, a 24-year-old woman who disappeared...
The best West Coast travel spots, according to L.A. Times readers
Sometimes 101 is just too small a number. Many readers, having digested our new list of 101 best West Coast experiences, have stepped up to...
Longtime businesses in L.A. can apply for city-funded grants of up to $20,000
Longtime business owners within the city of Los Angeles who are still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects can now apply for grants of up...
Can two California drag queens save the next generation of performers?
It’s June and Pride Month is in full swing as LGBTQ+ communities around the world celebrate together as well as commemorate the Stonewall Uprising in...
Tom Girardi fraud trial begins: Liar? Or victim?
Tom Girardi was on a first-name basis with senators from California to North Carolina. The governor was on speed dial. And legions of state and...
Antonio Villaraigosa explains why he’s running for California governor
You don’t interview Antonio Villaraigosa so much as you turn on an audio recorder, sit back and watch a show unfold. The anecdotes rushing out...
5 great campsites near L.A. that are local favorites
Los Angeles is brimming with special slices of nature, tucked high in the mountains or along the coast. So when we put together a guide...