Los Angeles

‘Hollywood’s troubles become our troubles’: How the actors’ and writers’ strike is affecting life in Los Angeles

The ceased productions are not just a threat to the flow of dollars to restaurants and retailers that cater to film crews, but also a blow to the region’s cultural heart. Entertainers sponsor schools, embark on second careers as politicians, and stump for state ballot initiatives

Netflix's first pop-up restaurant featuring renowned chefs opens on 30 June

The limited-time pop-up restaurant is set to launch at the Short Stories Hotel in Los Angeles on 30 June

Calling all Queen Fans: Rock icon Freddie Mercury's collection up for sale

A massive sale featuring a projected 1,500 pieces from the late rock icon Freddie Mercury will take place at Sotheby's London in September. The objects will be sold over the course of six auctions. It is predicted that the private collection would bring in millions of dollars

Twitter's Blue Tick purge: Who still has the verification mark, who doesn't?

Elon Musk's long-promised move to strip free blue ticks from Twitter users swung into action on Thursday. Many high-profile accounts, including the Pope and former US president Donald Trump, had their checkmarks removed

Aaron Carter's cause of death revealed: Autopsy reports say 'accidental drowning'

The results of Aaron Carter's autopsy, which were performed just a day after this death, came months after in April 2023, considering the time taken for toxicology tests.

Explained: How scientists plan to use oceans to combat global warming

Scientists from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have been working for two years on SeaChange — an ambitious project that could one day boost the amount of CO2, a major greenhouse gas, that can be absorbed by our seas

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers down Portland Trail Blazers to close in on playoff berth

The Clippers moved into fifth place in the Western Conference with the same record as reigning champions Golden State

Why has Los Angeles imposed a 'mansion tax'? What’s the fallout?

The mansion tax was passed to raise funds to solve the city’s homeless crisis. It left the rich and famous in the City of Angels scrambling to sell off their multimillion-dollar properties

Shooting during drug deal kills one, wounds three at Los Angeles shopping center

Multiple suspects shot at each other during what police believe was a dispute during a narcotics deal in a parking lot in the area of Vanowen and Fallbrook in West Hills around 3:45 p.m., Los Angeles Police Department Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton said

Teacher's Day Out: Why Los Angeles school staff are on strike

It’s Day 3 of thousands of teachers and other school staff striking in Los Angeles, impacting more than 500,000 students. The strike has been called in response to wage and labour practices that they call unfair