Trans surfers are beginning to find community among themselves in a sport that too often isolates and even shuns them

In a live taping, three of our Masters of Disasters talk about how they got into covering catastrophes, why they... more

After a decades-long decline in automobile fatalities, numbers began to go up with the dawn of smart phones. Not even... more

“Trot” is a Korean music genre that has been around for decades. But in recent years, it has exploded in... more

When Joe Biden won in 2020, he became the oldest president in U.S. history. If he runs again in 2024... more

Farmacias Similares is the largest privately owned chain of pharmacies in Mexico, and has a cute mascot — Dr. Simi... more

"Foretold" is the newest podcast from the L.A. Times, and we're sharing the first episode with you here today. In... more

An FBI investigation tried to expose malfeasance in the world of NCAA men’s basketball. Instead, the mirror was turned on... more

Democrat and Republican lawmakers are pushing for a U.S. ban on TikTok, arguing the Chinese-owned social media app is a... more

For centuries, communities across Latin America have relied on curanderos — healers who rely on indigenous tradition — for their... more

During the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden decried U.S. border policies enacted by the Trump administration as racist. But Biden... more

The indictment of former president Donald Trump has provoked praise and criticism alike. So what’s next?

Lucy Jones, California’s beloved earthquake expert, sits down with environment reporter Rosanna Xia to discuss her new project: using music... more

Over the last couple of years, RVs in Los Angeles turned from a vehicle for camping to shelter for the... more

For over 100 years, college athletes couldn't make money competing in their sports. A new NCAA rule around name Image... more

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, Ukrainian military officials have set up a hotline for Russian soldiers to call in... more

This year’s historic storms have hit communities of color like Pajaro, Calif., especially hard. It’s a recurring problem that could’ve... more

Ariadna López was found murdered on the side of a road in Mexico, one of thousands of women murdered every... more

When inflation is high, the Federal Reserve has historically raised interest rates. But the recent failures of banks like Silicon... more

U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez is known for overturning gun bans. Derided and hailed in equal measures, he's now presiding... more

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh discusses tokenism, aging, her dangerous early-career stunts, and “Everything Everywhere All at Once”

Ohio's train derailment is yet another example of the devastation that toxic spills inflict on poor communities. What can be... more

As the fast-food industry collects signatures on a ballot measure to push back on a bill that would improve wages... more

The Oscars ceremony celebrates the best the industry has to offer — but the nominated films are rarely box-office hits,... more

Californians have long moved to Nevada in search of new business and personal opportunities. But a massive business park near... more

When California voters legalized cannabis, growers vowed a break from decades of worker exploitation in the state's agricultural industry. A... more

Faced with high levels of worker stress, anxiety and burnout, many companies pledged that employee mental health would become a... more

When you think of Black ballerinas, names like Misty Copeland or Janet Collins may come to mind. But did you... more

Drag performers are more visible than ever after decades in the underground, but will recent protests, threats of violence and... more

One year into the Russia-Ukraine war, here’s what has happened and what lies ahead.

California U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced this week she will not run for reelection next year, ending a legendary career... more

The historic Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles reopened in 2021 with a commitment to make it easy for unhoused... more

An earthquake as devastating as the one that hit Turkey and Syria this month has been forecast to hit Southern... more

The Colorado River is supposed to end at the Gulf of California, but hasn't done so for decades.

Teenager Piper Rockelle and her friends created a multimillion-dollar YouTube empire. A lawsuit threatens it, and ask questions about whether... more

For decades, NFL teams actively discouraged Black players from playing quarterback, the sport's marquee position. We go through this shameful... more

California's Imperial Valley has some of the lowest rainfall in the state, yet uses the largest allotment of Colorado River... more

Black people have been part of the American West for centuries. But mainstream cowboy culture long downplayed their contributions, even... more

The average retail price for a dozen large eggs has skyrocketed in the last year. What's happening?

For over a century, Native American tribes along the Colorado River have seen other entities take water that had nourished... more

In a span of 25 hours, encounters with Los Angeles police officers resulted in the deaths of three men of... more

A gunman shot and killed 10 people during a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California. How the massacre... more

The main way the American West harvests the Colorado River for its water use is through dams that create reservoirs.... more

For decades, Republicans across the country looked to California for conservative stars and ideas even as the GOP lost its... more

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman is trying to transform his country, but the social liberalization comes with the... more

The Colorado River begins in the Rocky Mountain snowpack, which provides the water that starts off the river on its... more

This month's record-setting rain and snow across California also comes with terms many of us know but can't explain. Today,... more

The Golden Globes is going to air this week on NBC after a year-long hiatus in the wake of an... more

People have been warning about the breakdown of the Colorado River for decades. It's now at a tipping point. Today,... more

The lessons college administrators in California took away after affirmative action was banned in the state still resonate today, especially... more

After leading Democrats for decades, Nancy Pelosi is stepping away from the helm. We look back at her career —... more

So much happened culturally in 2022 that we needed three L.A. Times reporters to explain just some of it. Bad... more

Ukraine, abortion, midterms, racist tape leaks — 2022 was a lot, politically. We gather our newsroom experts to break down... more

From undersea volcano eruptions to toilets turned into sinks, our Masters of Disasters talk about their most memorable wins and... more

Dr. Anthony Fauci talks with us about his career, his tips to remain healthy during this tripledemic and reveals his... more

The cryptocurrency crash has people talking about regulating and centralizing the notoriously anti-regulation, decentralized industry. But would regulations change cryptocurrency... more

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden administration authorized over a billion dollars in housing vouchers to help people stay off... more

The Biden administration is pushing electric vehicles as the future. So are major auto makers. But how will that play... more

Taylor Swift fans have joined the antitrust movement against Ticketmaster, giving it new life and power.

When utilities reporter Jessica Roy had her identity stolen, untangling it was a never-ending nightmare.

Today we’re sharing an interview with the hilarious and talented Keke Palmer. Fresh off hosting SNL and starring in “Nope,”... more

For the past month, 48,000 graduate students, researchers, and assistants throughout the University of California system have been on strike... more

China has long had one of the strictest COVID protocols in the world, leading to extremely low rates of the... more

This week, Congress passed a bill that effectively prohibits U.S. rail workers from going on strike. We dig into the... more

UCLA researchers say California is overdue for a megaflood that would effectively turn the state into a "vast inland sea."... more

For the last 10 years, people who came here as children but have no legal status could live relatively normal... more

Of all the fans from all the nations competing in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Mexico's unique fanbase sets... more

Eating grasshoppers is suddenly a trend. In Mexico, it's a tradition that dates back centuries. We go visit grasshopper hunters... more

The Inn Between in Salt Lake City offers a revolutionary program: hospice care for homeless individuals. We visit to see... more

Ham radio is as antiquated as modern-day communication technology can be. Yet in Taiwan, it has experienced a renaissance —... more

The artist formerly known as Kanye West and NBA superstar Kyrie Irving are facing lost endorsements and suspensions over their... more

Threats of violence on Election Day never materialized, thankfully. But that hasn't stopped Americans from fearing what's next during these... more

Who won, who lost on election day? Why are ballots taking so long to tabulate? What does this mean for... more

California Republican Kevin McCarthy is likely to be the next speaker of the House if his party regains control of... more

Will Generation Z actually come out and vote?

Rishi Sunak has made history as the first nonwhite person to become prime minister of the United Kingdom. His reward?... more

For Día de Muertos, we ask listeners to offer their own audio ofrendas telling us about their loved ones.

Democrats test out the idea that access to abortions can help them win over Latinos.

Winds can be kind, lovely, or terrorizing. Today, our Masters of Disasters talk about them all, from Santa Ana to... more

The political fallouts that came after the racist audio leak were fast and furious. Come Nov. 8, the end result... more

All U.S. town and landmark names containing the word 'Squaw' must change. Indigenous groups support these mandates, but Fresno County... more

In June, at a Manhattan Beach City Council meeting, residents lined up to share their concerns about a predator that... more

For over a century, Los Angeles has presented itself as an Eden of single-family homes. But a Times investigation shows... more

In a world where people like their hot takes and comedy bits in TikTok-sized reels, is late-night television finally, truly... more

Alex Villanueva's path to becoming the top cop in Los Angeles County.

Remembering the prolific “Oldies but Goodies” disc jockey Art Laboe.

A secret audio recording caught Los Angeles Latino councilmembers belittling colleagues and constituents in a racist manner. So what's next?

Newsom is thriving by attacking Democrats and Republicans alike. Is he setting up a presidential run?

Mexican fermented drinks like tejuino, tepache, and pulque were long looked down upon. Now, they're having a moment in the... more

The killing of Mahsa Amini in Iran have set off worldwide protests by the country's large diaspora. We hear their... more

There's this 400-year-old forensic test that scientists have long warned is unreliable when it comes to determining whether a baby... more

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was a wildly popular president in Brazil, then went to prison on corruption charges. Now... more

L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva took office four years ago in a stunning upset. This time, his opponent Robert Luna... more

When Mother Nature is setting climate disaster records every year, what can we do?

The recording industry and California lawmakers are pushing to put an end to the practice of prosecutors using rap lyrics... more

The legalization of marijuana in California saw dozens of cities allow dispensaries in a bid for tax revenue. But as... more

Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Rick Caruso both have plans to tackle the city's homeless issue. We press... more

After nearly 50 years, NASA plans to put someone on the moon. Is it worth it?

California voters legalized cannabis last decade. So why is the illegal market more successful than ever?

Guests who book vacation rentals through Airbnb often have no idea that they're booking in a high-risk fire area. And... more

Street races. Street takeovers. Car enthusiasts in Los Angeles and beyond are holding events that are angering seemingly everyone else.

The country's largest wind farm could help power California all the way from Wyoming. But first, it needs to get... more

Mexico’s president promised to cut down the country's reliance on the military to fight its drug wars. He’s done the... more

Emmy nominee Melanie Lynskey discusses 'Yellowjackets,' her struggle with an eating disorder and why now is the right time for... more

President Joe Biden followed through on a campaign pledge to wipe out some student loan debt, a move that affects... more

In episode five of "Line in the Land," a podcast from Texas Public Radio and the Houston Chronicle, Haitian refugees... more

The United States left Afghanistan a year ago, and nearly 100,000 refugees followed. We hear some of their stories.

Serena Williams is retiring after the U.S. Open. We talk about why she isn't just the greatest female tennis player... more

Emmy nominee Colman Domingo discusses his "Euphoria" character Ali, the nature of forgiveness and how he first met Zendaya.

An L.A. councilmember is proposing a ban on new gas stations within city limits. It's an idea that more California... more

Revisiting the crisis that turned Haiti upside down and examining how U.S. foreign policy has played such a pivotal and,... more

In California’s largest race bias cases, Latino workers are accused of abusing Black colleagues. We hear from some victims.

L.A. Times correspondent Tyrone Beason has spent the last year and a half talking to Americans about their hopes and... more

As "Better Call Saul" concludes, Emmy-nominated actress Rhea Seehorn talks about her career and role.

Lilly Frost set up a surrogacy service promising cheap rates and guaranteed pregnancy. Now, the FBI is investigating.

A look at one of the world's most treacherous crossing spots for refugees

Conservatives turned school policies in Virginia's Loudoun County into a nationwide rallying cry. Now Democrats are fighting to win back... more

Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney is state royalty and a conservative's conservative. But because she's on the Jan. 6 House subcommittee,... more

Bill Hader on his career, from Stefon on 'Saturday Night Live' to his many roles on the HBO show 'Barry.'

House music is in the spotlight right now because of mega-artists like Beyoncé, Drake, and Bad Bunny. But the genre... more

How a 2010 earthquake led thousands of Haitians to flee to Chile.

China viewed U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan as a direct challenge. As tensions ratchet up, Taiwan is... more

The career of Jennifer Coolidge is filled with memorable roles. But with "The White Lotus," she finally got some respect.

We remember the life and legacy of Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully, who passed away this week at age... more

Friendship Park on the U.S.-Mexico border has been a unique place for reunions for decades. But the Biden administration might... more

The epic journey of Haitians ending up in Texas, via the Houston Chronicle and Texas Public Radio.

Gabriella Walsh took advantage of California's option-to-die law to end her life. This is her story.

The World Health Organization has declared monkeypox a global emergency. We look into what we know, and take listener questions.

Monterrey is the financial capital of northern Mexico — and it currently finds itself in a historic drought. Sound familiar?

Documentary filmmaker Alex Holder's movie “Unprecedented" offers a behind-the-scenes view of former President Donald Trump, from his reaction to the... more

Gillian Anderson on 'The First Lady,' 'Sex Education' and more.

With a new album ready to drop this week, we celebrate the R & B superstar and her imprint on... more

There's a new three-digit phone number for you to remember: 988. It's a free suicide prevention hotline for anyone to... more

The young musicians taking on abortion rights in the United States and the '90s feminist rock stars who've been here... more

Simone Ashley on her “Bridgerton” character, Kate Sharma and more.

Mckenzie Trahan found herself pregnant and homeless in Hollywood. We get into her struggle to find housing and take care... more

Our Masters of Disasters are back to give us some solace in these very dark and hot times. This month:... more

Scientists know him as P-22. He's a mountain lion that lives in Los Angeles — and though his time's almost... more

In an episode from L.A. Times podcast the “Envelope,” Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda open up about their fabled friendship.

For over a year, L.A. Times reporter Stacy Perman tried to find out what happened to a former child star.... more