The message below is why I love my job and will do everything in my power to ensure The Los Angeles Times can remain dedicated to quality journalism that serves our communities. Over the weekend, I received this message from a boxer who read this series: latimes.com/california/sto…

This week's Los Angeles Times layoffs will leave the 40 million people who live in the Golden State less informed about the everyday issues that impact their lives. Journalism gives a voice to the voiceless and keeps all of us accountable. This is sad news for the state and our democracy.

This is such a big loss for the AAPI community and LATimes. @JeongPark52 has been a must-read to understand the pulse of Southern California’s Asian American communities, which can often be a bellwether for AAPIs across the nation. Hire him:

Los Angeles Times owner appoints Terry Tang as interim editor. latimes.com/entertainment-…

We lost irreplaceable talent in our newsroom this week including valuable members of our photo department. I am forever grateful to Francine Orr for being a mentor, friend, and a fierce photojournalist who risked her own life to bring us the truth. 💔

I wrote a love letter to journalism in the wake of the mass layoffs: huffpost.com/entry/la-times…

No one knows LA better from the streets up. Night reporter to master story teller to Pulitzer win for exposing public corruption . Hector Becerra Named Managing Editor of the Los Angeles Times latimes.com/about/pressrel…

🧵January was the cruelest month for my beloved Los Angeles Times , but it also marked a happy anniversary. Five years ago, Column One came back. It withered away when we were owned by Tronc, but returned Jan. 24, 2019, with this stunner by @skarlamanga: latimes.com/local/great-re…

Terrific move at Los Angeles Times: the beloved Maria La Ganga — who grew up in the San Fernando Valley! — promoted to deputy managing editor for California and Metro, our largest department. A graceful writer, thoughtful editor and the best cookie baker in the West latimes.com/about/pressrel…

A man swims chest-deep through flood waters with his cell phone next to three submerged cars after rain flooded several areas of Long Beach from the first in a series of storms to hit Southern California Los Angeles Times L.A. Times Photos #CAWX latimes.com/california/sto…

It's not everyday I write about something positive. Arthur's cousin was denied entry into the U.S. twice despite being a lifesaving donor. But this week his cousin's visa application was cleared!!! latimes.com/california/sto… photos by the indomitable Francine Orr Cedars-Sinai

2024 Homeless Census in Los Angeles. latimes.com/california/sto…

"There’s a whole new audience of predominantly young, really diverse groups of cinephiles... We really wanted to harness this new generation." The Los Angeles Festival of Movies aims to bring a new kind of film festival to Los Angeles. latimes.com/entertainment-…

Nearing 80, she can no longer afford to own Arcadia’s Book Rack — or live in California. Story by ⁦Marisa Gerber⁩ Photos by ⁦Dania Maxwell⁩ latimes.com/business/story…

He's wrongly convicted of murder. She's a California hippie mom. Can they prove his innocence? latimes.com/california/sto… @latimesharriet

Coming next week Los Angeles Times, a year in the making, gonna be big.

Presence of parasite that’s deadly for dogs now confirmed in California: Signs to watch for. Story by ⁦⁦Andrew J. Campa⁩ latimes.com/california/sto…

The launch of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with 22 Starlink satellites is viewed from Huntington Beach at dusk after taking off from Vandenberg Space Force Base Monday, March 18, 2024. Los Angeles Times L.A. Times Photos #SpaceX

OK, I found the perfect #Coachella cool down spot. The Basement is the speakeasy in Pies and Lows by the Ferris wheel. It is full of blacklight college dorm room type art and ‘90s jams. Have heard the Toadies, Fatboy Slim and Ice Cube so far! latimes.com/topic/coachella

We’re out here! Please follow along our live blog from Coachella: Peso Pluma, Chappell Roan, Shakira’s surprise and the best of the rest of Day 1 latimes.com/entertainment-…