The cover is fake. The crisis is real. Our June Special Election Issue uses AI to capture a very real moment in Los Angeles … a city where politics, celebrity, spectacle, and civic frustration are all colliding at once. Whether you love it, hate it, question it, or can’t stop looking at it… this is the L.A. we’re living in. Los Angeles Magazine’s June Special Election Issue is out now ⬇️ lamag.com/news-and-politics/…

Father’s Office founder Sang Yoon opens Tiny’s Burger at South Coast Plaza on June 15. Expect dry-aged burgers, Tokyo dogs, Asian-inspired comfort food, and a Konbini-style snack shop. Full story with all the details ⬇️ lamag.com/food/chef-sang-yoo…

LA County DA Nathan Hochman is seeking to halt most payouts from the county’s $4 billion child sex abuse settlement, alleging widespread fraud. Attorneys for survivors dispute the claims. Full story 👇 lamag.com/lawsuits/county-d-…

World Cup watch parties, Olivia Rodrigo pop-ups, the L.A. Galaxy Soccer Celebration, La Vie en Rosé Day and more are on tap this weekend. Check out our latest L.A. Weekend Guide: lamag.com/style/la-weekend-g…

World Cup fever has arrived in Los Angeles. From the Coliseum’s FIFA Fan Festival to rooftop watch parties, sports bars and fan zones, we’ve rounded up the best places to catch every match across the city. Full guide ⬇️ lamag.com/sports/watch-world…

BREAKING: This is the last known and verified image of retired Air Force Major General Neil McCasland, captured the day before he vanished (photo taken Thursday, February 26, 2026). The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office provided me with this photo after part of my FOIA request was finally fulfilled. According to the image label, it was taken from an "Entry Main (door jamb cam)" surveillance camera at what appears to be the REI store in Santa Fe, which is the nearest REI location to McCasland's Quail Run neighborhood, approximately 6 to 8 miles away. REI is an outdoor/sporting goods store. In the photo, McCasland appears calm and composed. He's carrying a large white parcel tucked under his arm, along with a smaller boxed item and a yellow slip of paper. Unfortunately, the image contains no usable metadata, and the resolution isn't strong enough to determine exactly what the items were or what any of the packaging says. He is also wearing his apple watch. One detail that stands out: McCasland doesn't appear to be carrying a traditional REI shopping bag. However, REI does allow customers to place orders online and pick them up in-store, leaving open the possibility that what he's carrying may have been retrieved rather than purchased during that visit....I'm currently going through all of the documents and will have updates here and @lamag...

The LA County sheriff’s race is set for a rematch. Incumbent Robert Luna and former Sheriff Alex Villanueva will face off in November after advancing from the June primary. Full story ⬇️ lamag.com/news-and-politics/…

Traci Park attended opening arguments in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of setting the fire prosecutors say led to the deadly Palisades Fire. Defense attorneys dispute the claim. More from @MicheleMcPhee ⬇️ lamag.com/environment/wildfi…

Measure ER has passed. The Los Angeles County measure raises the sales tax to 10.25% beginning Oct. 1 to help fund healthcare services. Full story with all the details ⬇️ lamag.com/health/measure-er-…

‘Holy F—, This Is Real’: Ross Coulthart Says America’s UFO Reckoning Has Already Begun - A fun chat down the UAP rabbit hole with @LAmag LA Magazine’s @conlin_lauren: lamag.com/news/holy-f-this-i….

SPOTTED: Chauncey Billups walking into Brooklyn Federal Court ahead of his status hearing with attorneys, Marc Mukasey and Tori Young. I asked whether Chauncey maintains his innocence, and Marc turned around and told me, “Yes.”

Tom Steyer has endorsed Xavier Becerra for California governor after conceding the primary. The billionaire investor urged Californians to unite behind Becerra ahead of November’s race against Steve Hilton. Full story 👇 lamag.com/politics/tom-steye…

🚨🚨”The only people in the United States who actually know about this legacy program are a very small handful of individuals. Meanwhile, the Chinese and the Russians probably know a lot more about it than we do. And that's the absurdity,” @rosscoulthart tells me in an exclusive sit down. Catch the full, unedited & unfiltered interview on @LAmag: youtu.be/ax3fgNjD3qE

Another chance to score tickets to the 2028 Olympics. LA28 announced a second public ticket drop, with registration open through July 22 and sales running Aug. 10-20. Full story and all the details ⬇️ lamag.com/sports/la28-announ…

California’s new transit housing law takes effect July 1, allowing taller developments near major transit stops and potentially creating 1.5 million new homes. Los Angeles may see major changes, though local ordinances could limit the impact. Read on ⬇️ lamag.com/transportation/new…

A potential strike at SoFi Stadium has been avoided just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. UNITE HERE Local 11 reached a tentative deal with Legends Global that includes major wage increases and worker protections. Full story 👇 lamag.com/labor/sofi-stadium…

Nick Reiner, accused of killing his parents Rob and Michelle Reiner, is seeking access to a $1.5 million trust fund through a new court filing. His lawyers say the money is needed to fund his defense. More from @MicheleMcPhee ⬇️ lamag.com/crimeinla/nick-rei…

I asked @RepEricBurlison the same question regarding an update on the missing scientists. “I think they are centering their investigation around General McCasland… we need to figure out what happened to him.” I appreciate that Burlison took the time to provide a thoughtful response, unlike @timburchett. However, it's clear to me that no one has been briefed on anything regarding these disappearances. At this point, I have to wonder whether the @FBI is actively investigating any of this at all.

This was a wild answer from @timburchett to my question asking for an update on the missing scientists: “Y’all are the media, you’ll figure it out. Of course there’s something going on.” Right. I actually asked for an update twice during the presser. The first time, my question was ignored, despite being pretty clear. The second time, this was the response I received from him.

Spencer Pratt’s mayoral run appears headed for an end after updated vote counts pushed Nithya Raman into second place. Raman is now set to face Karen Bass in November, while Pratt has yet to concede. More from @MicheleMcPhee ⬇️ lamag.com/politics/palisades…

🚨Heading to Capitol Hill today for what could be one of the most closely watched UAP/UFO events in years. UAP whistleblower David Grusch will join Reps. Anna Paulina Luna, Tim Burchett, Eric Burlison, Jared Moskowitz and others to call for the release of classified records involving UFO crash retrieval programs, non-human intelligence, biologics and reverse-engineering efforts. Grusch says it's time to move "from testimony to action" and let the American people see the evidence for themselves. I'll be there covering it live. Follow along for updates from Capitol Hill. @LAmag