Still early, but if gas prices stay high over the longer term, it will lead to increasing transit ridership. I discussed the prospect with @karenmg.bsky.social @latimes.com for this piece: www.latimes.com/california/s...

Thanks to @karenmg.bsky.social & @latimes.com for highlighting this reality, more relevant to our lives & pocketbooks daily: "...there already is a cheaper alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles — EVs....used ones are now generally more affordable than new or used gasoline-fueled vehicles." #EVs

It's not your imagination. This is a weird rattlesnake season. Here's what's happening, via @karenmg.bsky.social. www.latimes.com/california/s...

The video where @karenmg.bsky.social and Bex are holding a prosthetic leg left behind on the Metro killed me. How did a person lose their leg? Why haven’t they claimed it? I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS.

California wanted to buy e-bikes for residents. Glitches, funding short-circuited the effort www.latimes.com/california/s... via @karenmg.bsky.social

In LA, the battle for public parking spaces is like a blood sport. Joey “Cone King” Morales has taken it upon himself to take on the orange cones people use to reserve street parking in some of LA's most dense neighborhoods. great read by @karenmg.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is threatening to pull federal funding from several Democratic states for not turning over sensitive SNAP recipient data. What’s at stake: state administrative funds, not SNAP benefits. foodfix.co/usda-threate...

Thank you to Melissa Gomez and @karenmg.bsky.social of the @latimes.com for their coverage of Save America Movement’s Liberty Vans. The article can be read here: www.latimes.com/california/s...

Tips on: booking your flight, how to prepare for a cancellation, what to do if your flight is canceled and what’s owed to you in the event on a cancellation. www.latimes.com/california/s...

L.A. County health officials ordered retailers to immediately remove kratom and 7-OH products from their shelves. The announcement comes after officials reported 6 “kratom related” deaths. www.latimes.com/science/stor... w/ Sandra McDonald

ICYMI: New research suggests many urinary tract infections are caused by infections of E. coli bacteria from contaminated meats purchased in grocery stores. www.latimes.com/science/stor...

Do you have a lucky ritual or a jersey you have to wear to boost the Dodger’s chances of winning? Share your story with us! www.latimes.com/sports/dodge...

Eight-year-old nephew said this last night and I had no idea what was going on. Thank you @karenmg.bsky.social for coming to the rescue. www.latimes.com/california/s...

The arrest of LA-area nurse Amanda Trebach who documented ICE operations is putting a spotlight on the risks associated with observing and documenting immigration enforcement in Southern California. www.latimes.com/california/s...

CA’s Clean Air Vehicle Decal program is expiring Sept. 30 meaning solo drivers with the sticker will no longer be able to use the carpool lane. Do you have some thoughts about the possible end to the program? Are you a program recipient who has benefited from it? Reach out [email protected]

If your loved one was detained by immigration enforcement agents, reach out to immigrant advocacy groups that can provide referrals, information, resources (such as food and financial assistance) and, in some cases, direct support. By @karenmg.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

Immigration raids have shaken communities across Los Angeles County. Here's a list of organizations who are supporting families affected by ICE raids, by @karenmg.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

All of L.A. is not a ‘war zone.’ We separate facts from spin and disinformation amid immigration raids, protests throughout the city. Latest w/ @karenmg.bsky.social @tarantulaarms.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

Researchers from the Scripps Institute of Oceanography found freshwater fish in lakes and reservoirs in SoCal are overwhelmingly invaded by human-infecting parasites. While that might sound alarming, you don't have to stop eating your catch! www.latimes.com/california/s...

California freshwater fish are found to be teeming with parasites. @karenmg.bsky.social explains how to keep from getting sick: www.latimes.com/california/s... @latimes.com

My @latimes colleague @karenmg.bsky.social has a great new newsletter, In Case of Fire, to help you prepare for the inevitable next fire. Climate change is a big part of the story. Sign up here: www.latimes.com/archives/sig...

We have a new course-style newsletter launching today and if you live in California, it's a must-subscribe. Wildfires aren't going away. In Case of Fire helps you prepare before the flames and has information on what to do if disaster strikes. www.latimes.com/california/n...

And a big shoutout to the amazing @karenmg.bsky.social, who took some ideas and links to previous stories I threw into doc and turned them into an engaging, actionable newsletter! www.latimes.com/california/n...

Don't tempt me with a good time @karenmg.bsky.social

“But I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to have hazardous waste removed by trained personnel with protective equipment,” said Yana Garcia, CA EPA secretary. New from me & Tony Briscoe www.latimes.com/california/s...

Part of the reason wildfire smoke from the Los Angeles-area fires is particularly concerning is because — in addition to PM2.5 — the smoke from this disaster can include harmful components that were part of houses, items inside the home, buildings & cars that burned. www.latimes.com/california/s...

I had a lot of people asking me so I wrote an explainer: Here's how you can help the incarcerated firefighter battling the blazes in Southern California this week: www.latimes.com/california/s...

My latest report from Altadena is three stories about families returning home after they fled from the Eaton fire. @latimes.com

State to probe why Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline, empty when firestorm exploded www.latimes.com/california/s...

Great guide from @karenmg.bsky.social on how to avoid misinformation and hoaxes while seeking news about the L.A. wildfires. www.latimes.com/california/s...

In a grim update this afternoon, officials report that at least five people have died in the wildfires. More than 1,100 buildings have burned in one of the most destructive firestorms to hit the region in memory.

Altadena Aldi’s has gone up in flames

State, regional and local grassroots organizations are collecting funds and recruiting volunteers to help those displaced or affected by the fires in Los Angeles County communities. www.latimes.com/california/s...

"Persistent and significant outbreaks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza have decimated California’s poultry flocks and as a result hurt the egg supply chain, according the USDA’s most recent egg report." by @karenmg.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

On the audience front, I worked mostly behind the scenes some powerful subscriber exclusives. I am really proud of the coverage of the Hollywood Slowdown, particularly our guide that touched on the mental health toll, written by the amazing @karenmg.bsky.social. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

California e-bike voucher program flooded with almost 100,000 applications in just 45 minutes @karenmg.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

Next year will be another one of dazzling sky shows and offer opportunities for forging deeper connections with astronomy, said Vanessa Alarcon, an astronomical observer at Griffith Observatory. 🌟 www.latimes.com/california/s...

On X, the DMV issued a statement Thursday, saying the department is “taking swift action to recall these shocking plates, and we will immediately strengthen our internal review process to ensure such an egregious oversight never happens again.” www.latimes.com/california/s...

Lower-income Californians can get $2,000 rebates on electric bikes. My @latimes.com colleague @karenmg.bsky.social explains how: www.latimes.com/california/s...

“It’s a comfort and a scare because we don’t want to see recalls happening,” said Sara Bratager, Senior Food Safety Specialist for IFT. “But at the same time I would be worried if I was living in a community where there was not a single recall.” www.latimes.com/california/s...

“You get sad, but you tell yourself those thoughts aren’t going to help,” said Alfredo Lara, “You have to think about solutions instead.” Ruben Vives latest, one year after the 10 FWY fire www.latimes.com/california/s...

I know a lot of you have concerns about the L.A. Times lately. The journalists here have always spoken truth to power and remain committed to doing so. And if anyone tries to change that well… read below. latguild.com/news/2024/12...

i spoke to current & former workers at a lab key to California's effort to track bird flu as it spreads among cattle etc. they described poor management & burn out, leaving skeletal crew struggling to keep up w/ testing & creating potential for mistakes. Story: www.latimes.com/business/sto...

Consumers who prefer to looking for promotions and discounts online should be aware of retailer tricks meant to pressure shoppers into making a purchase, online scams, and porch thieves who are hoping to steal packages from your front door. www.latimes.com/california/s...

“These two individuals were kids, and they’ve grown up now,” Joel Baptiste Abreu said. “I think society is going to be really surprised when they come out there.” @salhernandez.bsky.social latest www.latimes.com/california/s...

If you're in Los Angeles and in need of a hot Thanksgiving meal, we put together a very basic list. Some spots are doing their giveaways this weekend. @latimes.com @karenmg.bsky.social

LA City Council today postponed a key vote on a living wage ordinance to boost hotel and airport workers minimum hourly wage incrementally each year to reach $30 by the summer 2028 Olympics, scheduled to be held in LA. Council will vote instead at Dec 11 meeting

“The smoke affected me so much that I had to be taken to the hospital because I was having trouble breathing. It felt like I couldn’t breathe,” said Samuel, who works in the fields. @karenmg.bsky.social reports on how the Mtn. fire affected farmworkers and farms www.latimes.com/california/s...

"Tradition matters. So do the things we learn along the way. We are all just future ancestors, acting out our bit part on Earth before shuffling off to spend the rest of eternity watching from the wings." Absolutely in love with @corinnepurtill.bsky.social story! www.latimes.com/food/story/2...

“I think a boss should take care of his [employees] so his people can continue to work for him because if he doesn’t support his people then he’ll lose his harvest,” Florentino said. www.latimes.com/california/s...