22 February 2026 Entrepreneur and activist Mary Nazzal announced the arrival of the first Palestinian bookstore in the US. A new chapter in cultural storytelling has quietly unfolded in Los Angeles with the opening of what is being described as America’s first Palestinian bookstore, a space its founders call both a literary haven and an act of preservation. Nestled in the heart of the city, the bookstore has quickly become more than a retail shop. It is emerging as a gatherin

17 February 2026 The downtown L.A. skyline is seen in a file photo. (iStock / Getty Images) A new study has delivered sobering news for workers in major Californian urban areas, finding that a nominal annual salary of $100,000 can feel more like $66,000 once taxes and local cost-of-living adjustments are taken into account. This striking disparity highlights how the Golden State’s steep housing, transportation and living expenses erode much of what would otherwise be consider

12 February 2026 In the heart of Los Angeles this Valentine’s Day, a group of shelter dogs stole the spotlight and warmed the hearts of animal lovers with a campaign designed to charm them into forever homes. Staff and volunteers at the West LA Animal Shelter teamed up with the nonprofit Big Dog Energy to give some of their long-stay canines a festive and unconventional boost in visibility and to spark connections with potential adopters. The effort combined playful creativit

11 February 2026 Rihanna once again proved she is a mother with an innate sense of style during a recent shopping trip in Los Angeles where she and her adorable son, Riot Rose, were photographed wearing matching sunglasses and stylish casual outfits that drew attention from fans and fashion lovers alike. The Diamonds singer, widely known for her multifaceted career as a chart-topping artist, fashion icon and beauty mogul, stepped out with her 2-year-old son in the city’s chic

14 January 2026 Casey Wasserman, chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, speaks at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., on January 13. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP When registration opened on January 14, 2026 for the ticket lottery to attend the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, excitement quickly spilled over into frustration for eager fans around the world who found themselves stuck in long virtual queues trying to secure their chance at seats

25 December 2025 The story of Tylor Chase, the actor who once charmed audiences as Martin Qwerly on the Nickelodeon hit Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, has taken a heartbreaking turn in recent months as videos of him living on the streets of Riverside, California, went viral, sparking concern across social media, among former costars and within his own family, with his father speaking candidly for the first time about the deep struggles with addiction and mental hea

20 December 2025 A dirt road leads up to the property from the desert floor, and access is restricted to members only.” Palm Springs historian Jim Cook said. The Desert Photo – stock.adobe.com Tucked away above Andreas Canyon near Palm Springs, California, lies one of the state’s most secretive and storied communities, a cluster of 17 cabins built right into the canyon walls and so private that no amount of money will secure you a place among its residents. Known as the Andre