Meet Zed, the Tar-Pit Mammoth Who’s About to Be a Star

The gurgling black pools of the La Brea Tar Pits & Museum once trapped Ice Age animals, but now the site is getting a $240 million facelift

L.A. Metro Board approves new underground rail line through Sepulveda Pass

City Council Backs Limits On LAPD’s Use Of ‘Militarized Police’ At Protests, Activists Are Skeptical

The Los Angeles City Council has advanced a proposal to implement a 'graded response' model for the LAPD's handling of protests, aiming to reduce the use of militarized police and enhance communication between officers and protesters. The model, similar to those in New York and Boston, suggests deploying regular uniformed officers before resorting to heavily-armed units like SWAT. The proposal cites a 2020 study that found the use of militarized police often leads to increased conflict. While some activists welcome the proposal, others remain skeptical about its potential impact and the LAPD's history of minimal change despite previous 'reforms'.

I hope these 4 stops won't slow the train travel time

The ambitious Brightline West project will connect Los Angeles and Las Vegas with a bullet train reaching speeds of up to 218 mph by 2028. The route will have four stops: Las Vegas, Victor Valley, Hesperia, and Rancho Cucamonga, which will serve as the main gateway to Los Angeles. The train will be the fastest in the U.S. and the first officially recognized as high-speed by the International Union of Railways.

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Is LA getting subway that connects Westwood and Van Nuys

More updates on this development

Anybody else sign up for Olympics tickets today. Confused on what just happened

I thought i had already pre registered. Website today put us in a digital waiting room and then just said now we are in the lottery.

Los Angeles murder rate falls, officer-involved shootings soar

The homicide rate in Los Angeles last year dropped to its lowest level since Dwight Eisenhower was president. However, officer- involved shootings spiked significantly. Police Chief Jim McDonnell shared that data with the Los Angeles Police Commission on Tuesday. He sai

LA Metro train connecting the valley down to UCLA and eventually Santa Monica and LAX inches along

Metro staff recommend a heavy rail subway for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor project, proposing a modified version of Alternative 5 with a fully-underground line beneath Van Nuys Boulevard. The Board of Directors will vote in January to select this locally preferred alternative, which aims to improve transit in the congested corridor parallel to the 405 Freeway. Final certification of the Torrance Metro rail extension is also expected this month.

L.A. Reported prepares for launch as a weekly Substack that “won’t waste readers’ time” | Nieman Journalism Lab

L.A. Reported, a new nonprofit newsroom, prepares to launch as a weekly Substack newsletter focusing on high-quality, deeply reported stories about Los Angeles. Founded by Scott Woolley and David Dreier, the publication aims to cover essential topics like housing, transportation, and public safety, with plans to increase its frequency to three issues per week by the end of the year. It emphasizes a 'less is more' approach, offering generous pay to contributors and prioritizing reader revenue over donations.

Santa monica is hosting movie night at the pier tonight 1-15-26

The Santa Monica Pier will host its first drive-in movie experience on January 15, featuring 'Grease' from 3:30-9:30pm. The event includes 1950s-themed activities, classic cars, live performances, and free popcorn for early arrivals.