King Taco's original location could be given historic status

The Cypress Park restaurant is credited with defining LA's modern taco culture.

A bird in your backyard is worth a lot to scientists

The Great Backyard Bird Count is coming up, and it's a great way for citizen scientists to help contribute to our understanding of birds around the world. 

Can’t adopt a dog? Pasadena Humane now offering pup field trips and sleepovers to the public

For Angelenos who love animals but can’t commit to adopting a dog, Pasadena Humane is opening a pair of short-term fostering programs to the public.

Handmade challah cover gifted to Pasadena synagogue destroyed in LA fires: ‘You can feel the love’

The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center burned down in last year's Eaton Fire, taking with it nearly all of the special and ceremonial items housed inside. Since then, many supporters have donated items large and small, including prayer books, clothes and candlesticks. Among the donations is a hand-…

Are hosting the Olympics worth the cost? A new report asks LA leaders to seriously consider canceling

Strategic Actions for a Just Economy, or SAJE, issued a report Thursday focused on L.A.'s financial exposure as host city. The city and state of California are the financial guarantors for the Olympics, meaning if they go into the red, L.A. taxpayers will foot the bill. LAist's Libby Rainey.

A tiny amphibian is being considered for California endangered species protections

The Western spadefoot needs complex habitats of streams or pools connected to grasslands. Those are disappearing, which is why one group is petitioning for state protections.

Cal State Dominguez Hills decides not to nix six academic programs

Educators and students worried for months about whether the programs would continue, and if faculty would stay employed.

‘Sinners’ producer makes history as first Armenian American immigrant nominated for Best Picture

Producer/writer Sev Ohanian first met Ryan Coogler at USC film school. His Armenian American community helped get him there.

Santa Ana adopts use of police drones despite surveillance concerns

After a heated debate, Santa Ana became the latest city in Orange County to approve the use of drones as first responders. Yusra Farzan reports.

Calls grow for Casey Wasserman to step down as LA Olympics chief, citing Epstein files

A growing number of Los Angeles politicians are calling on Olympics chief Casey Wasserman to step down, after the release of a series of flirty emails between Wasserman and convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell from 2003. LAist's Libby Rainey reports.