Fishermen rescue cruise ship pianist who spent hours treading water off California coast: Reports
Two fishermen rescued a Royal Caribbean pianist who spent roughly nine hours treading water off Southern California’s coast.
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Former clients of immigration lawyer Alexandra Lozano Kennedy can get free legal help in LA
An ad inside Alexandra Lozano Kennedy's now shuttered office in Commerce, CA. (Julia Barajas / LAist) The L.A. Law Library in downtown Los Angeles will host a free legal clinic this Saturday for individuals who believe they may have been victims of fraud or attorney misconduct as...
Coyote becomes first mammal seen using 101 wildlife crossing: 'This is amazing'
A coyote is seen early Thursday morning, the second sighting of the mammal using the wildlife crossing. (Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing via Facebook) The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills is set to officially open next month, but that has...
Harold Greene, beloved L.A. news anchor, dies at 82
Beloved Los Angeles news anchor Harold Greene has died, his daughter announced via Facebook. He was 82. Greene worked the majority of his career at ABC 7 before leaving in 2000. His final TV stints were at KCBS, KCAL before he retired in 2008....
Actor Jeff Garlin on his new photography book
Topline: Actor-comedian Jeff Garlin has a knack for capturing moments in his life. His new photography book, Best Seat in the House: Moments No One Asked Me to Capture...But I Did Anyway, compiles some of his personal favorite photos of colleagues and friends. Garlin joined AirTa...
Inside the Reading Pagoda
The Reading Pagoda has been a landmark in Reading, Pennsylvania for more than a century.
Here's why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu
Experts say now is an ideal time to get a flu shot, before influenza starts spreading widely.
The joy of donabe, the Japanese clay cooking pot, at our next Cookbook Live
A donabe spread from Naoko Takei Moore's Simply Donabe, with a hot pot simmering on a tabletop burner at the center of the meal. (Matt Russell / Courtesy Naoko Takei Moore) When Naoko Takei Moore, the author of Simply Donabe , was growing up in Tokyo, some of her earliest memorie...
Long Beach’s Peninsula keeps washing away. The fix could cost hundreds of millions
Several tons of sand eroded, exposing the wooden bulkhead along the Peninsula in Long Beach earlier this month. Waves pounded the seawall for days, causing damage to nearby homes. ( Thomas R. Cordova / Long Beach Post) Let’s hope that by the time you’re reading this, the waters a...
Elliott Smith's LA: 5 places where the musician's legacy lives on
Elliott Smith playing with the band Heatmiser. (Joanna Bolme ) During a life cut short at 34, musician Elliott Smith left traces of his legacy in many cities, perhaps most notably in Los Angeles. Writer Jamie Fisher spoke with some 140 people for her new book Nobody Broke Your He...
Find world class Black art in these LA County libraries and community centers
El Abrazo (The Embrace) by Elizabeth Catlett. The sculpture was part of the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance collection but is now part of the Los Angeles County Civic Art Collection. (Adolfo Guzman-Lopez/LAist) Walk through the automatic doors at the Carson Library and you’ll ...
There's an orchestra in your LA backyard. This free app tells you who's playing
The delightful sounding house finch. (Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library) When I lived in the UK, I worked on a BBC television show about birding. It was a strange experience as I couldn’t exactly book guests — “ Hello Mr. Sparrow, could you be on location for an inter...
In true Dolly Parton fashion, SoCal celebrates day honoring star with book drives, donations
Southern California communities marked the first official Dolly Parton Day on Thursday with book drives, charitable donations and celebrations honoring the country music icon's legacy of giving....
Iconic SoCal bookstores Vroman's and Book Soup have found a new owner
The beloved bookstores have been searching for a buyer for two years, ever since owner Joel Sheldon, whose family has helmed Vroman's for more than a century, announced his retirement in 2024....
Vroman's and Book Soup announce new owners
Pasadena institution Vroman's Bookstore and West Hollywood's Book Soup announced Thursday that Robert Hoffman and his family will take over ownership of the two bookstores. (FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP via Getty Images) Topline: Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena and Book Soup in West Ho...
This 'library of things' is packed with over a million items used for photo and film
NYC's Prop Haus wants to make your wildest creative dreams a reality.
Nicolas Cage hits 'Con Air' and 'National Treasure' coming to 4K Ultra HD on Nov. 10
Bring home the ultimate Nicolas Cage action blockbusters! Both "Con Air" and "National Treasure" arrive on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook on Nov. 10, packed with Dolby Atmos and special bonus features....
Lopez: Misplaced glasses, forgotten names. How to know when to worry, and how to thrive
A new book by Dr. Zaldy Tan, director of the Cedars-Sinai Memory & Healthy Aging Program, contains profound insights into aging, memory loss and resilience....
Burbank business owner disputes $2,000 Zelle transfer, bank's fraud review
More than 20 years ago, Karleen Cox opened her physical therapy practice and a small business banking account with Bank of America. Recently, she reached out to the bank with a major issue. It all started on June 1 when her bookkeeper flagged an unfamiliar transaction: two paymen...
New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
A new book published Tuesday by the brother of the late Princess Diana has made headlines around the world with its damning allegations about Diana’s ex-husband, now King Charles III, and reopened decades-old wounds within Britain’s royal family . In “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,...
Facebook Marketplace killing: Wife speaks out after Victor Gonzalez robbed, shot, killed in Rosharon, Texas
Victor Gonzalez was killed after attempting to sell property through Facebook Marketplace in Texas.
'Super cute' Hello Kitty cards draw crowds to the L.A. County Library
Hundreds of people across Los Angeles County braved long lines to score the limited-edition library card, which is available through mid-October. All California residents are eligible for one....
Man returns library magazine 132 years late, avoids $12,055 fine
A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.
Ashley and David Eckstein share their 'Disney magic' love story in two new bestsellers
"There's a lot of 'Star Wars' in 'Lucky 22.'" Ashley and David Eckstein open up about their new books, and Ashley's journey to voicing Ahsoka Tano. ✨
Rising jet fuel costs send ticket prices soaring for travelers heading into holiday season
Fuel costs are taking off and travel experts are encouraging people to book early and plan ahead for that next trip.
Buckingham Palace responds to claim about King Charles after Princess Diana's death
Charles Spencer's new book "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" is making headlines before its publication.
Press Release Correction: LA County Library and Sanrio® Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month with Exclusive Hello Kitty® and Friends Library Card
September 16, 2026 Contact: pio@library.lacounty.gov LA County Library and Sanrio® Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month with Exclusive Hello Kitty® and Friends Library Card Sanrio®’s first of its kind collaboration with LA County Library features a limited-edition library card, t...
Former FEMA administrator speaks out about Kristi Noem's downfall, deadly Texas flooding
Former acting FEMA administrator David Richardson talked about former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Texas flooding in a new book.
Coyote with pellets in her head euthanized after being rescued in Studio City
The coyote rescued from Studio City was euthanized this week, according to the Wildlife Care of Southern California. (Wildlife Care of Southern California / Facebook) Topline: A coyote from Studio City that made headlines for its injured appearance was euthanized this week after ...
LA County Library Celebrates Reopening of Newly Renovated Lynwood Library
September 4, 2026 Contact: pio@library.lacounty.gov LA County Library Celebrates Reopening of Newly Renovated Lynwood Library Supervisor Janice Hahn and LA County Library Director Dr. Skye Patrick joined community members to mark completion of $8 million transformation LYNWOOD, C...
Fake RNC midterm convention website redirects to DOJ Epstein files
A fake website for the Republican National midterm convention, gopdallas2026.com, was redirecting visitors to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Epstein Library on Friday. It is unclear when the redirect first appeared or who is responsible for the creation of the alternate webpage...
Lynwood welcomes a light-filled library renovation
Fernando Diaz and daughter Emery visit the newly renovated Lynwood Library. (Mariana Dale / LAist) The Lynwood Library has reopened after its first major renovation in almost 50 years. New skylights brighten the space and there are dedicated areas for teens, kids, studying and co...
2 people rescued alive from tunnel more than a week after deadly Nepal-Tibet flash flood
Two people have been rescued from a hydropower tunnel at the Trishuli 3A construction site, Nepal's Army confirmed Friday after posting images of the scene on Facebook....
Chance Facebook post leads woman to adopt her late dog's littermate
A senior dog that was surrendered to Pasadena Humane got a second chance at love from the family that adopted her littermate more than 10 years ago. Fate connected Ginger, a 13-year-old border collie/German shepherd mix, to Vickie Showalter via a Facebook post published by Pasade...
LA's Linda Lindas find their next chapter on major label debut
The Linda Lindas just dropped their third album, and major label debut, "Gotta Get Out." (Jaxon Whittington) Over the Linda Lindas’ career, talk about the band has often centered around how young they are. They broke through as tweens and teens when a 2021 performance at the libr...
What Meta's $17-billion settlement revealed about the harms of social media
Evidence presented during a civil trial leading up to Meta's costly settlement with California and other states revealed that company employees had repeatedly raised concerns about young users of Facebook and Instagram being exposed to bullying, harassment and explicit content....