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Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke among L.A. Times Book Prize finalists

Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke are among the finalists for the 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19

'Queen Sugar' actor Kofi Siriboe dives into the art world with his first L.A. exhibition

The art exhibition on display from Feb. 21-23 at the Line Hotel in Koreatown explores themes of Black migration and movement via various art forms.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21

Bass Removes Kristin Crowley, L.A. Fire Chief, Blaming Her for Lack of Preparation

Mayor Karen Bass criticized Kristin Crowley for sending firefighters home before a blaze devastated the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief over tensions during deadly blazes

LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass on Friday ousted Fire Chief Kristin Crowley amid tensions between the two over the way this year's deadly fires were handled.

NBC News - Feb. 22

Jessica Simpson left L.A. for Nashville. Now she's released her first single in almost 17 years

Jessica Simpson's new single, 'Use My Heart Against Me,' is the first look into her new country EP, 'Nashville Canyon, Part 1.' The project will be released March 21.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21

L.A. Mayor pressed over why she is removing Fire Chief Kristin Crowley

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed the city's fire chief from her position in the wake of last month's deadly wildfires. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.

CBS News - Feb. 21

L.A. fire victims face a dilemma: Sell their burned-down homes at a loss, or pay a staggering cost to rebuild?

Homeowners have been warned not to take lowball offers — but what is a reasonable price for a fire-damaged lot in one of the country’s most expensive real-estate markets?

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

Arthur 'King Bobalouie' Moses, who led one of first L.A. Bloods gang sets and sang backup for Delfonics, dies

After his funeral recently, Arthur 'King Bobalouie' Moses was remembered as an early member of the Crips and a founder of the Pirus, one of the nation's first Bloods gangs.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 22

Luka Dončić posts first triple-double with Lakers as L.A. tops Mavericks in first meeting since trade

Dončić got the best of his former team and finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists and three steals

CBS Sports - Feb. 26

Spray cans and sunset hues: L.A. artist honors Luka Doncic, Kobe Bryant in Lakers mural

Arutyun Gozukuchikyan's mural depicts Dončić and Bryant at the last Lakers game Kobe attended.

ESPN - Feb. 26

In return to L.A., Anthony Davis recounts 'all the emotions' since his shocking trade

Anthony Davis spoke with The Times about the disbelief he felt over being traded to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic this month.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26

Commentary: How exuberant, ambitious operas in L.A. score big despite small casts and modest budgets

Los Angeles is in the midst of a de facto chamber opera festival with productions across the region tackling the social and political issues of the moment.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

L.A. fire captain who fought California wildfires to attend joint address to Congress

Palisades and Eaton fire survivors still need help. That's the message California Sen. Alex Padilla hopes to send to Congress next week at President Donald Trump's first joint address.

NBC News - 5d

Rams to meet with Matthew Stafford about future in L.A., QB has discussed contract with two teams, per report

A decision on Stafford is expected soon

CBS Sports - 5d

Matthew Stafford, Rams agree on restructured contract to keep star QB in L.A. for 2025 season

Los Angeles had allowed Stafford to speak to other NFL teams to gauge his market

CBS Sports - 5d

Oscars host Conan O'Brien ribs Timothée Chalamet, Karla Sofía Gascón and pays tribute to L.A.

The comedian and former late-night host steps into the hot spot formerly occupied by Jimmy Kimmel, Billy Crystal and others.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Tarantino's cinematic universe as live cabaret show? Welcome to L.A.'s new CineVita

Demi Moore is an investor behind a new live theatrical experience called CineVita, housed in a 15,000-square-foot Belgian spiegeltent near SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. A tribute to Quentin Tarantino ...

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Jane Fonda: A Hollywood legend with some fascinating property purchases— from Atlanta to L.A.

Although Fonda has called L.A. home for the past 15 years, her road to SAG Awards history actually began in New York City.

MarketWatch - 23h

Sen. Adam Schiff calls out insurers for not paying L.A. wildfire victims' living expenses

California’s top insurers are being called out for not paying the living expenses of policyholders who are L.A. wildfire victims and whose homes are uninhabitable.

NBC News - 21h

Rams QB Matthew Stafford donates football uniforms to Pasadena school affected by L.A.-area wildfires

The Rams quarterback and his wife donated uniforms to Pasadena High School, which lost football equipment in the Los Angeles-area wildfires.

ESPN - 5h

‘I don’t know where I’m going next, but it’s time to go’: Jessica Simpson on getting divorced and why she left L.A.

The pop star opens about her decision to relocate from her $18 million L.A. mansion in favor of enjoying a more low-key lifestyle in Nashville.

MarketWatch - 6d

Swiss Re expects L.A. wildfires to cost the global insurance industry $40 billion, making them the costliest U.S. fires ever

Swiss Re said that its losses from the Los Angeles wildfires would come in under $700 million and that it had no plans to “pull back” from California.