Highest number of anti-Black hate crimes reported last year in LA County, report says

Black people were “grossly overrepresented” in the overall total of those targeted by hate crimes last year in Los Angeles County and made up 51% of racial hate crime victims, according to a new report from the county Commission on Human Relations.

Helms Bakery closes down again, just one year after being resurrected

Another blow to LA's restaurant scene, Helms Bakery is closing its doors just over a year after reopening. Gab Chabran has more.

Wild birds are testing positive for bird flu again in LA County. Here’s what you should know

L.A. County health officials are asking residents to take precautions after a handful of wild birds tested positive for avian influenza, also known as H5 bird flu. LAist's Cato Hernandez explains how to keep yourself, and your pets, safe.

Sid the Cat finally has its own concert venue

After 10 years of throwing shows with the likes of Fiona Apple and Boygenius, indie concert promoters Sid the Cat are opening a space of their own...in a 1930s elementary school in South Pasadena. LAist's Kevin Tidmarsh went to check out the new space ahead of the first show tonight.  

From Taylor's to Dear John's: Angelenos are obsessed with old-school steakhouses

We asked for your LA favorites

Christmas Tree Lane lights up after on Saturday, first time since Eaton Fire

Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane switches back on Saturday — first time since the Eaton Fire.  Here's Josie Huang 

Our favorite things to do around the holidays in LA and OC

Did we miss your favorite way to ring in the holidays? LAist's Rene Lynch wants to know about it. 

Writer/director Bryan Fuller on being a queer storyteller and how to keep filming in LA

Bryan Fuller has a knack for creating television shows with dark humor, and devoted followings —shows like Pushing Daisies and Hannibal that fans are still hoping will make comebacks. Fuller spoke with LAist's Julia Paskin about Dust Bunny, his upcoming feature directorial debut, being a queer crea…

California has free preschool for 4-year-olds. Higher-income families are driving enrollment

A new report finds enrollment in transitional kindergarten is rising in L.A. County, but community preschools are closing.

Ready to hit the slopes? Big Bear ski area opens this week

Southern California’s winter sports season officially kicks off this week, with Big Bear Mountain Resort opening Thursday to skiers and snowboarders.