LA Gems: Museum exhibit, a tiny little coffee shop and other things to check out around town

LA is a town of pop-up shops and new businesses and exhibitions galore, and here at LAist we love exploring them and finding new favorites. So in the next installment of our LA Gem series, our staff shares their recommendations of new things to check out around town.

LA County's newest historical landmark is a grave that marks a little-known piece of CA history

Here's some California history for you: did you know the son of famous abolitionist John Brown is buried right here in Altadena? His gravesite was just recently named a L.A. County landmark. LAist's Libby Rainey reports.

Heading to LAX? We feel your pain. Here's some hacks to get you through.

It's the holidays, and once again it's time to grit your teeth and head to LA's favorite airport.

Holiday Sweet Treats: Persian Sweets

We're back with another installment in our series on holiday sweet treats from around the world. LAist host Austin Cross and reporter Yusra Farzan talked about Persian desserts and where to find them. 

Holiday Sweet Treats: Indian Desserts

Looking for the perfect dessert to bring to your holiday gatherings, something that'll have everyone talking? This week LAist host Austin Cross and reporter Yusra Farzan bring you a guide of holiday treats from afar -- desserts you might not have tried yet, but you will love them. They kick off the…

Meet Santa Ana born and raised rapper, Jay Taj

Santa Ana native Jay Taj may not be a household name yet, but on hip-hop channels across the internet, he's already well known. His 20-year rap career took off in a big way after finishing second on Netflix's Rhythm and Flow. LAist host Austin Cross met with Jay Taj and they talk about his new albu…

Holiday Sweet Treats: Knafeh

In the final chapter of our series on holiday sweet treats from around the world, LAist host Austin Cross got together with Fatma Muhammad and her daughter Rheyanah of Knafeh Queens in Rancho Cucamonga to talk about what they say is the crown jewel of Palestinian desserts.

Why the old 'OC Jailhouse Snitch' case is back in court today

Has Orange County law enforcement reformed its ways after the so-called "OC Jailhouse Snitch Scandal" of a decade ago? A hearing in a San Diego courtroom Friday poses that question. 

Unions make waves across Southern California campuses, learning from each other as they go

As faculty, graduate students and staff organize for better pay and benefits, they're finding inspiration as they ask "can it work here?"

How an LA museum is building career pathways for teenagers

High school senior Ingryd Hernandez says working at the California Science Center changed her mind about science.