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Marijuana propositions breakdown
Long Beach Police raided seven medical marijuana dispensaries Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. Several of the dispensaries operated elaborate marijuana growing facilities.; Credit: Long Beach Police...
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The daily routines and quirks of inspired artists
Mason Currey's book "Daily Rituals" chronicles the routines of famous artists.; Credit: Daily Rituals book coverMany know all too well the feeling of staring at a blank computer screen, cursor...
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Privacy concerns and the rise of the 'Glassholes'
An attendee tries Google Glass during the Google I/O developer conference on May 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.; Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesIt’s the hottest tech toy since Apple...
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Two dozen killed in massive tornado near Oklahoma City
Flipped vehicles are piled up outside the heavily damaged Moore Medical Center after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma.; Credit: Brett Deering/Getty ImagesAt...
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Changing how we think about germs
A medico-technical assistant examining cells under a microscope.; Credit: Carsten Koall/Getty ImagesMost of us have grown up thinking that germs are disgusting. Antibacterial soaps, sprays and...
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The Cult of Arrested Development (Poll)
Will Arnett and Jason Bateman with "Arrested Development" fans.; Credit: Marion CurtisFans may have been late getting on board with the TV series Arrested Development but once they fell, they fell...
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Apple CEO defends company’s tax payments, rallies for corporate tax reform
Apple CEO Timothy Cook delivers opening remarks while testifying before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's Investigations Subcommittee about the company's offshore profit...
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Jody Williams: Grassroots activism, landmines, and the Nobel Peace Prize
“My Name is Jody Williams: A Vermont Girl’s Winding Path to the Nobel Peace Prize,” is Jody Williams' memoir chronicling the ups and downs of her life.Nobel Peace Prize recipient Jody Williams tells...
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Los Angeles’s new mayor, the future of pot shops, and more
Eric Garcetti delivers a speech on May 21, 2013.; Credit: Mae Ryan/KPCC City Councilman Eric Garcetti beat out opponent Wendy Greuel to become the city's newest mayor. He took 54% of the vote compared...
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Golf’s governing bodies ban anchored putting
Peter Hanson of Sweden lines up a shot with his belly putter on day 2 of the 4 day 2012 Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City on November 30, 2012.; Credit: AFP/AFP/Getty ImagesProfessional golf’s two...
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Will the real & reformed Rick Ross please stand up?
Rick Ross, also known as Freeway Rick, is featured by L.A. magazine as a reformed former drug dealer.; Credit: WikipediaIt's a L.A. story seemingly far from Studio City and Hollywood lots. The story of...
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It’s a bad time to be a Los Angeles sports coach
Vinny Del Negro of the Los Angeles Clippers watches play during the game at Staples Center. ; Credit: Harry How/Getty ImagesClippers coach Vinny Del Negro confirmed on Tuesday that his contract with...
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Political machinations moving the Immigration reform bill
The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a markup session on the immigration reform legislation in the Hart Senate Office Building on May 20, 2013 in Washington, DC.; Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty...
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A Path Forward: the shifting landscape of immigration reform
The group of senators known as the "Gang Of 8" hold a news conference on immigration legislation in April.It's a critical time for immigration reform in this country. Washington is getting set to make...
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Obama discusses drone use, Guantanamo prison in speech
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about his administration's drone and counterterrorism policies and the military prison at Guantanamo Bay at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. on May...
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Filmweek: Fast & Furious 6, Before Midnight, Epic and more
Cast members, (L-R) Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper, Heather Graham, director Todd Phillips, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong and Zach Galifianakis as they arrive for the European Premiere of 'The Hangover Part 3' in...
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California beaches get ratings before summer season
Santa Monica Beach got an A rating from Heal the Bay.Heal the Bay has released its 2013 ratings for California beaches after extensively gathering information about bacteria in the water. The ratings...
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Boy Scouts of America votes to allow gay youth members
The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership voted Thursday to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks.; Credit: KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP/Getty ImagesThe Boy Scouts of America’s National Council voted...
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From 'The Hangover 3' to 'Fast & the Furious 6,' the summer of sequels begins
The sixth Fast & Furious premiered this week. How does the movie keep drawing large audiences?; Credit: Fast and Furious movie posterIt's the beginning of another summer full of sequels. This week...
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'The belly of the LA Times': Jonathan Gold’s top 101 LA restaurants
Los Angeles Times restaurant critic Jonathan Gold has picked L.A.'s top 101 restaurants in order, published on Thursday.; Credit: Maya Sugarman/KPCCBecause of its sheer size and the diversity of its...
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