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November 20, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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A Politically Restless Billionaire Enters the California Governor’s Race

Tom Steyer, who ran for president in 2020 and funded an effort to impeach President Trump, will join the crowded field trying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.

An Alarming Tip Leads a Reporter to L.A.’s Figueroa Street

A journalist spent more than two years investigating a 50-block stretch in Los Angeles, where girls are sex trafficked in broad daylight.

College Radio Keeps Its Cool

Against the odds, campus broadcasts remain a space of discovery, for students and listeners alike. Especially at KXLU in Los Angeles.

Audio | Is There an A.I. Bubble? And What if It Pops?

Silicon Valley companies are spending hundreds of billions of dollars in a huge bet on the technology.

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With 7 games remaining, the Rams’ goals for this season are well within reach

Per The Athletic's Playoff Simulator, the Rams are in position to not only win their division but to possibly earn the NFC's top seed.

How Two Times Reporters Cover Christianity in a Polarized America

We asked our journalists who write about religion nationwide about how they navigate debates about what Christianity is and isn’t.

Environmentalists Sue to Stop Oil Lease Sales in the Gulf of Mexico

A Trump administration proposal to allow more exploration for oil and gas violates environmental laws, the groups said.

How to Keep Your Houseplants Anything but Basic

Rob Moffitt, founder of a Los Angeles-based botanical studio, exposes roots and uses uniquely shaped pots. You can, too.

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