Beach bus connecting Antelope Valley to Santa Monica returns for summer season

A direct bus service connecting Palmdale and Lancaster with Santa Monica Beach is returning Monday for the summer season, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced Friday.

LAUSD celebrates graduating seniors who experienced homelessness

Nearly 150 graduating high school seniors who’ve experienced homelessness were celebrated Thursday at a ceremony held by the Los Angeles Unified School District.

A turtle success story

There's no better time than World Turtle Day (May 23) to tell the story of the rescue mission for southwestern pond turtles after the Bobcat Fire in the San Gabriel Mountains.

LAUSD board finalizes hundreds of job cuts, previews future reductions

The reduction in force is expected to save the district $90 million annually. Mariana Dale reports.

How a music showcase in South LA is fighting pay-to-play culture

South L.A. is becoming a hot spot for live music, thanks in part to a weekly showcase called The Rehearsal. It gives emerging artists a chance to perform at Mercado La Paloma – for free. The venue also provides free photography, access to their recordings and more. Co-founder Yesi Ortiz talks with …

Why is 1991’s ‘Terminator 2’ coming back to theaters?

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is back in select theaters this weekend, in celebration of the movie’s 35th anniversary. Considered one of the best action films and best sequels of all time, it’s also celebrated among film experts for its groundbreaking use of CGI visual effects.

11 LA restaurants added to the Michelin Guide

LAist's Gab Chabran highlights a few of the must-visit newcomers to the guide.

Pasadena approves affordable housing for fire survivors despite opposition from residents

The Pasadena City Council voted this week to clear the way for new apartments for low-income fire survivors. But some council members noted their hesitancy to approve the project, saying their hands were tied by state law.

SoCal is getting slammed with wildfire smoke: How to protect yourself

LAist's Jill Replogle has some tips for staying safe.

An Eaton fire survivor turned remains of her home into art. How to check it out this weekend

LAist host Nereida Moreno speaks with Artist Kelly Akashi who will be presenting sculptures using remnants left behind from the fire. Her work will be accompanied by artist Phil Peters who has been recording the sounds of debris removal from Akashi’s property, including nearby rebuilding, compiled …