‘Everyone else has moved on’: Why L.A. fire victims may be feeling even worse now
The first months were spent finding shelter and procuring the essentials. Now, six months after the disaster, we must confront that this is our reality. …
How changes in California culture have influenced the evolution of wild animals in Los Angeles
A new study argues that religion, politics and war affect how animals and plants in cities evolve, and the confluence of these forces seem to be actively affecting urban wildlife in L.A. …
National suicide prevention hotline plans to stop offering LGBTQ+ youth counseling. Queer advocates in L.A. wonder what’s next
The Trump administration’s decision to stop working with the Trevor Project to provide suicide prevention hotline services to LGBTQ+ youth is the latest in a string of setbacks for the community. …
Foreign, feral honeybees are crowding out native bee species in southern California
Non-native, feral honeybees are crowding out native bee species in southern California — and it could have knock-on effects on local plants in need of pollination. …
NIH budget cuts threaten the future of biomedical research — and the young scientists behind it
NIH budget cuts are threatening key medical research programs, shrinking training grants, and leaving young researchers facing career uncertainty. …
L.A. Affairs: I dated all kinds of complicated guys. Would L.A. men be any different?
I came to California for a job. I ended up staying in Los Angeles for the man who handed me the wheel — and his heart. …