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How Does Cafe Tropical Make Money?

Coffee. Good margins. Not by skimping on bacon.

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Mar 25, 2026

Why USC Really Spiked the Gubernatorial Debate

“I was concerned that the debate was going to become a debate about the debate, instead of a debate about the issues,” the school’s president said.

Tomo Chien

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Mar 24, 2026

The City Tried To Shut Down a Sex Trafficking Corridor. It Went to a Wealthier Neighborhood.

How Figueroa landed in Larchmont.

Matt Hamilton

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Mar 23, 2026

Hollywood Work Dried Up. So They're Taking Survival Jobs.

Making T-shirts, opening a backyard swim school, translating for doctors. Whatever it takes until they can get back in the business. But is that even possible anymore?

Alex Zaragoza

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Mar 29, 2026

They built careers in Hollywood. Then they had to pivot.

Plus, what’s coming up in L.A. this week and all the news you need to start your day.

Hayes Davenport

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Mar 30, 2026

How Many Cars Are Allowed To Turn Left at a Yellow Light?

Two? Three? FOUR?

Lauren Bans

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Mar 22, 2026

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Five Days That Blew Up The L.A. Mayoral Race

How a handful of strange bedfellows, united by ambition and frustration with the mayor’s leadership, scrambled to marshal a challenge to Mayor Karen Bass.

Julia Wick

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Mar 19, 2026