admin The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program and Broadway Advocacy Coalition organized a weekend in New York for its ten program scholars to encourage them to continue in their work in the theater industry. The weekend was made possible from the generous support of the Theater Leadership Project. The scholars arrived in New York on Friday … Read more
Start your day with LAist Sign up for the Morning Brief, delivered weekdays. Tenants at a sprawling apartment complex in South LA have complained for years about mold, pests, raw sewage and faulty heaters, but they say their landlord – one of the largest rental property owners in the state – still hasn’t fixed the … Read more
There’s a powerful art exhibit at Rockefeller center and our roving photographer has captured the essence. We have highlights of last week’s awesome Renewal Summit. Valerie Smaldone says for wonderful writing and rich dialogue, The Minutes, now on Broadway, is a play to see. There’s LIVE entertainment and events galore right now. The Hungary LIVE … Read more
Los Angeles residents will vote in crucial local elections on June 7, 2022, yet many candidates have failed to take positions on key environmental positions. Without clean air and water, our planet is not livable, and when climate change is out of control, so are storms and wildfires. Knock LA therefore asked candidates in five … Read more
(L to R) Lo Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and District Attorney George Gascón. [Images via Facebook] Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger has become the latest prominent voice to support the effort to recall District Attorney George Gascón – saying “the last straw” for her was a report detailing how zero-bail policies are diminishing … Read more
No cases of monkeypox have been reported in Los Angeles County, but health officials said Friday they are closely monitoring the situation after cases were reported in unusual locations. Only one case has been confirmed in the United States – in Massachusetts. Concerns were raised last week because of cases that have popped up in … Read more
The San Antonio Water System reports the drought is sparking interest among customers about how to install a water-saving landscape. The city-owned water utility offers education, water-saver coupons, and other rebates to make it easier to replace thirsty lawns with native or drought tolerant vegetation and do away with automatic sprinkler systems. For many residents … Read more
The mask requirement for public transit due to expire soon was extended Friday in Los Angeles County after an uptick in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations pushed the region into a higher COVID risk category last week. The state’s most populous county moved from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “low” risk category to … Read more
Q: While visiting a friend I was admiring a groundcover bed she has. She called it “purpleheart,” and she said it’s a winter-hardy cousin to wandering Jew. How dependable is it? I’d like to plant some myself. A: It’s an amazing plant. Yes, it freezes to the ground for the winter, but it comes roaring … Read more
Two-day-per-week outdoor watering restrictions are set to begin June 1 in Los Angeles. But there’s an important exception to the rule in place to reduce water use during the region’s dry spell. Mayor Eric Garcetti said Friday that the water restrictions do not apply to tree watering. The mayor said the region needs its trees … Read more
