Founder of Scary Mommy dies at 48, company says
"We are all here because of Jill." The founder of Scary Mommy has died at the age of 48, according to the company.
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Simi Valley man faces multiple charges on alleged Target store attack
A Simi Valley man has been charged with attempted murder and several other offenses after allegedly strangling a shopper and attacking multiple people who tried to intervene inside a Target store, Ventura County prosecutors announced Monday. Ventura County District Attorney Er...
Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Carlos Santana and more mourn the death of Clive Davis
Music artists mourned the death of Clive Davis, one of the industry’s most powerful figures who launched or resurrected the careers of artists ranging from Whitney Houston to Carlos Santana. Santana on Monday called Davis “a visionary.” Barry Manilow said music wasn’t just bus...
A new treatment for gray hair? Researchers are working on an innovative approach
Gray hair is a natural but inevitable sign that we’re aging. But new research suggests that it might not be so inevitable after all. By using drugs that stimulate part of the immune system, researchers think they may be able to restore pigment to hair that’s gone gray to preve...
Clive Davis, legendary music producer, dies at 94
Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed to NBC News. He was 94. ...
Simi Valley Target attack: Man charged with attempted murder after random assault on shopper
n: A 34-year-old Simi Valley man faces an attempted murder charge after allegedly choking a stranger and attacking bystanders at a Target checkout counter....
A Long Beach shop is throwing a cat zine festival. It's also trying to fix L.A.'s stray cat problem
Cat-themed art and prints by local artists at Cool Cat Collective.(Fiona Ng / LAist)A festival dedicated to handmade cat zines is taking place in Long Beach. Among the offerings: an illustrated ode to Filipino snacks and a cat army overthrowing an authoritarian regime.The zines c...
Bystanders jump in to help woman in random attack at SoCal Target, video shows
A man is in custody following a violent and random attack inside a Target store in Simi Valley that was caught on video.
'I love America!': With the World Cup, Inglewood becomes an international hub
Soccer fans from all over are pouring into Inglewood for the World Cup. It's a boon for local businesses.
This plant extract can make a lethal drug cocktail. Can it also treat opioid addiction?
The U.S. will begin to test kratom for its potential to treat opioid disorder. In California, a complaint targets a business accused of violating kratom restrictions....
Taco truck lessons: What we learned from our father
Rafael De Anda (center) with his sons Raphael De Anda and Christian De Anda. (Yusra Farzan / LAist)When I visited Taqueria Hoy in Orange, owner Rafael De Anda couldn’t wait to get home to watch Mexico kick off its World Cup stint. After decades at the helm of his taco shop — he ...
Ford sues L.A. lemon law firm alleging 'utter fabrications' inflated fees by 7,000%
The car manufacturer is suing a prominent Los Angeles lemon law firm for alleged over-billing, the company's latest attempt to crack down on California attorneys who it says are exploiting the state's law to protect consumers from defective vehicles....
Cheering on Belgium? Get beer, mussels and shrimp croquettes in San Clemente
Thomas Crijns and his wife, Carol, at Brussels Bistro in San Clemente. The Manneken-Pis statue behind them dressed in a Belgian national team jersey,is one of the restaurant's many nods to the World Cup. (Gab Chabrán / LAist )Think of pretty much any country, and you can likely...