Californians are using paid family leave at record levels

In 2025, more than 355,600 workers in the state took time to care for a sick family member or bond with a new child.

A caravan is heading to Adelanto to protest conditions at the immigrant detention center

Immigrants’ rights groups say there are an estimated 2,000 people in custody at Adelanto who live in poor conditions.

Breakfast in the 818

Joshua Heller shares his favorite San Fernando Valley breakfast spots with host Julia Paskin.

Koreatown's restaurant menus over time

Learn about the history of L.A.'s Koreatown through its menus with LAist host Julia Paskin and food writer Tien Nguyen.

He was an undocumented immigrant. Now he runs LA's community colleges

The majority of California’s undocumented college students are enrolled in California's community colleges, and face uncertainty and anxiety under the current Trump administration.

Most of LA County is dying younger while wealthiest communities gain ground, new report says

Average life expectancy fell in L.A. County over the past decade – that was especially true in poor neighborhoods. That’s according to a report out this week from the research group Measure of America. LAist's Aaron Schrank reports.

The Port of L.A. says it's not feeling the ripple effects of the Iran war — for now

Executive Director Gene Seroka said Pacific Ocean trade routes are so lucrative, shipping companies are doing what they can to keep cargo ships on time to Southern California.

‘Wonder Man’ blends Marvel fantasy with a heavy dose of real LA culture

While super powers are a major plot point in Marvel Television's 'Wonder Man' on Disney+, much of the show's stakes come from the realities of L.A. life and being a working actor.

Person with ‘history of sleeping on the job’ led team sending evacuation alerts during Eaton Fire, complaint alleges

L.A. County officials dispute the account an employee lays out in a whistleblower complaint and in interviews.

OC says nonprofit fraudulently billed taxpayers $60 million for work never done

LAist's Jill Replogle breaks down the details of an explosive new countersuit filed by Orange County against its main provider of mental health care services.