



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.

Judge weighs turning over CA voting data, World Cup announcement tomorrow, Tonight's supermoon and king tides — Evening Edition
A federal judge considers whether to make California hand over sensitive voter data to the federal government. Tomorrow we'll learn which teams are playing at SoFi Stadium for the World Cup. Tonight's supermoon could also bring king tides to our shores. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support Th…

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.

Prop 50 voter turnout, LAist guide to the ultimate holiday season, Sid the Cat Auditorium— Afternoon Edition
Today is the last day for California counties to certify the election results of Prop 50. LAist wants your help in creating the ultimate holiday guide of things to do in SoCal. Plus, we'll get a sneak peak into the Sid the Cat Auditorium. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and b…

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

CA launches site to track federal agent crimes, Head of LA28 facing calls to resign, Pre-school struggles in the wake of TK— Morning Edition
California has launched a website where the public can report federal agents who are breaking the law. The head of LA's Olympic committee is facing calls to resign over Trump allies joining the board. Transitional Kindergarten is coming to California but at the expense of pre-schools. Plus, more fr…

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.