Los Angeles Magazine

The cover is fake. The crisis is real. Our June Special Election Issue uses AI to capture a very real moment in Los Angeles … a city where politics, celebrity, spectacle, and civic frustration are all colliding at once. Whether you love it, hate it, question it, or can’t stop looking at it… this is the L.A. we’re living in. Los Angeles Magazine’s June Special Election Issue is out now ⬇️ lamag.com/news-and-polit…

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave service members who gave their lives for our country. Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective holiday from all of us at Los Angeles Magazine.

Brick Lane has officially opened in Downtown L.A.’s Arts District, bringing East London-inspired Indian cuisine, smoked butter chicken and South Asian cocktails to the city. More from @haleybosselman 👇 lamag.com/food/brick-lan…

PATH says it does not distribute needles in MacArthur Park after a former employee was arrested in a DEA fentanyl sweep and allegedly claimed ties to a syringe program. More from @MicheleMcPhee ⬇️ lamag.com/crimeinla/accu…

LAUSD finalized 657 layoffs Thursday in a 5-2 vote as officials warned thousands more job cuts could still be ahead amid a multibillion-dollar budget crisis. Full story & details ⬇️ lamag.com/education/laus…

A jury found Tyrone Jones guilty in the Venice dog park killing of Zackery Melton, who was shot after intervening on behalf of a woman being trafficked. More from @MicheleMcPhee 👇 lamag.com/crimeinla/veni…

Spencer Pratt raised a staggering $2.7 million in less than a month ahead of the June 2 L.A. mayoral primary, new filings show. Nithya Raman also surged, while Karen Bass came in third in recent fundraising. More from @MicheleMcPhee ⬇️ lamag.com/politics/spenc…

Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Californians to avoid Chevron stations this Memorial Day weekend and choose cheaper unbranded gas instead. Read More ⬇️ lamag.com/gas-prices/new…

Smoke from fires across Riverside, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties continues to impact air quality across LA, though conditions improved Friday. The Santa Rosa Island Fire is now the largest in Channel Islands history. Full story ⬇️ lamag.com/environment/ai…

Matthew Stafford is staying in L.A. The reigning NFL MVP agreed to a 1-year, $55 million extension with the Rams through 2027. Full story ⬇️ lamag.com/sports/footbal…

President Trump praised Spencer Pratt’s run for L.A. mayor this week, drawing swift backlash from Karen Bass and Nithya Raman ahead of the June 2 primary election. Full story ⬇️ lamag.com/news-and-polit…

The L.A. mayoral race moved to Van Nuys, where Mayor Karen Bass, Nithya Raman, Adam Miller, and Rae Huang faced questions on homelessness, public safety, Hollywood’s slowdown, and the cost of living. Spencer Pratt skipped the forum and spent the night at a South L.A. block party instead.

Metro is offering free rides across buses, trains, Bike Share and Metro Micro for Bike Day today in Los Angeles. Even e-bikes are included. 🚲 Full story ⬇️ lamag.com/transportation…

Our AI-generated June Special Election cover was featured on @CBSLosAngeles this morning.

Could Luigi Mangione cut a plea deal? A legal expert says the overlap between his Manhattan murder case and pending federal prosecution makes any agreement far more complicated than it appears. More from @conlin_lauren ⬇️ lamag.com/crimeinla/coul…

Following the deadly San Diego mosque shooting, LAPD and LASD have stepped up patrols at Islamic centers and places of worship across Los Angeles. Community leaders say the attack has left many Muslims grieving, shaken and fearful during one of the holiest times of the year. Full story ⬇️ lamag.com/crimeinla/l-a-…

Democracy, but make it hand-delivered. Publisher Chris and I took the @lamag June Election Issue straight to the people who made the issue… an issue. Mayor Bass. Nithya’s office. Spencer Pratt’s house. No subscription required. Just mild trespassing energy.

Venice-based LOST iN turned edgy city guides into a global travel empire with 12M followers, insider tips and hyper-local storytelling. Now it’s expanding into curated trips and private clubs. More from @MicheleMcPhee 👇 lamag.com/travel/lost-in…

Tyler Glasnow’s recovery has hit a setback after a back flare-up paused his throwing program, adding to the Dodgers’ growing pitching concerns as Blake Snell also remains sidelined. Full story ⬇️ lamag.com/baseball/dodge…

A mother reported her son missing Monday morning. Hours later, police say he and another teen carried out a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that left five dead. Authorities say anti-Islamic writings were found in the suspects’ car. lamag.com/crimeinla/a-mo…