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Wrestling’s a major theme in John Irving’s newest book

Columnist · October 30, 2025

I’m fortunate enough to occasionally receive uncorrected advance reader’s editions of soon-to-be published novels. These can have errors and typos, but generally they’re 99% ready for print. One of this […]

Preservation loses a battle—SB79 signed into law—and a star is remembered

Columnist · October 30, 2025

The signing of Senate Bill 79 (SB79) by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 10 was a bitter defeat to California’s preservation community. Even a strong appeal from Mayor Karen Bass […]

YMCA Soiree, Waggy Awards name honorees; LUNA’s been busy

Columnist · September 25, 2025

The third annual Anderson Munger Family YMCA Summer Soiree kicked off with cocktails Aug. 22. The event was held on the YMCA Koreatown rooftop sports deck on one of Los […]

A fantasy novel for those who think they don’t like fantasy

Columnist · September 25, 2025

By Katie Urban To be honest, I’ve never been much of a fantasy reader. However, I recently picked up R.F. Kuang’s latest novel, Katabasis, and to my surprise, I genuinely […]

Senate bill passes state Legislature

Columnist · September 25, 2025

•SB 79: A weakened bill crosses the finish line In my July column I addressed for the second time the threat of Senate Bill 79 (SB 79) to our historic […]

Alex Russell’s work explores niche L.A. culture in ‘Lurker’

Columnist · September 25, 2025

By Nalani Olgawa If you felt like this summer’s box office was a bit of a flop, you’re not alone. “Lilo and Stitch” and “Superman” made impressive splashes but compared […]

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