El Niño is officially here, and that means things are about to get even hotter. The natural climate phenomenon is marked by warmer ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, which drives hotter ...

For generations of conservative Christians, Pat Robertson was a familiar face on television, guiding them through domestic politics and international affairs on his long-running talk show, The 700 ...

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday stepped back from the brink of totally gutting the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act. By a vote of 5-4, a coalition of liberal and conservative justices essentially ...

A pet can offer a lot of comfort when you’re stressed or lonely. That’s partly why many unhoused Angelenos keep furry companions by their sides. However, vet bills, food, and other expenses add up.

In the 1940s and 50s, the local government built more than a dozen public housing developments throughout Los Angeles, many of which are still standing today. Back then, government-supported housing ...

The book “Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma” explores questions about separating art from artists who’ve done horrible acts, such as Michael Jackson, Roman Polanski, Woody Allen, and others. Keep KCRW ...

In her new book, “Why Sinéad O’Connor Matters,” journalist Allyson McCabe admits she did not always have a soft spot for her subject. “Even after her infamous 1992 appearance on SNL,” McCabe writes, ...

Summer is Hollywood Bowl season, and that means picnics of every type. Whether you’ve hit the lottery and have access to a box or are dining in the cheaper seats, there is an overflow of good food ...

Vacant lots are all around LA, and one of them is right across the street from City Hall. It’s also near LAPD headquarters, federal and county court buildings, and the Music Center. The flat, two-acre ...

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced his presidential candidacy today, and former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to follow on Wednesday. On the Democratic side, anti-vaccine ...

The award-winning director of the 1992 period drama “Orlando,” Sally Potter, has created her first studio album, Pink Bikini. A semi-autobiographical batch of songs reminiscing on her youth in ‘60s ...

Professor of Philanthropic Studies Tyrone McKinley Freeman tells the story of the life and philanthropic work of Madam C.J.