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NPR Quits Twitter After Being Falsely Labeled As 'State-Affiliated Media.' LAist Is Suspending...

NPR's official Twitter feeds have gone silent. The news organization cites the social media platform's decision to question NPR's editorial independence…

There's Something Else Blooming In The Desert: Massive Art Installations

Every two years, Desert X presents site-specific outdoor installations throughout the Coachella Valley. Two Los Angeles artists have new work on display.

The LA Report

The LA Report is your daily update on the top news stories in the Los Angeles region, brought to you by LAist News. Hosted by Austin Cross, Nereida Moreno…

Where To Get Your Lit…In Spaces Created By Black Women

In these literary spaces, you can find a good read, conversation and community.

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Where To Get Your Lit…In Spaces Created By Black Women

In these literary spaces, you can find a good read, conversation and community.

Thanks, Storms! Tax Day For Most Californians Is Now Oct. 16

Typically, most taxes would be due on April 18. But when a federal disaster is declared, residents in those counties can get a longer window.

US Proposes Options For Cutting California’s Colorado River Water

One of the options would override California’s water rights and split the cuts evenly between California, Nevada and Arizona — which would be a big blow…

Autism Diagnoses Are On The Rise, Particularly In Black And Latino Children, According To New CDC...

For the first time, the research found that more Black, Latino, and Asian or Pacific Islander children were diagnosed with autism compared to white…

California Approved $300 Million In State-Backed Home Loans. Who Got The Money?

California Democrats carved out the Dream for All money to help first-time buyers. The funds ran out after just 11 days with the average loan hitting…

LA State Lawmaker Revives Effort To Stop Prison-To-ICE Transfers

Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo’s new bill replaces a broader piece of legislation that was narrowly rejected by lawmakers.

Here’s What You Need To Know About That Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found In LA Wastewater

The “opportunistic pathogens” won’t infect a healthy individual, says an expert, although “if you're immunocompromised, they could be concerning.”

The LA Council Runoff To Replace Nury Martinez Is Set: Marisa Alcaraz Vs. Imelda Padilla

The June runoff will determine the next councilmember to represent District 6 in the San Fernando Valley.