U.S. economic growth remains impressive. It’s the envy of the world, except at home

WASHINGTON —  The last and most consequential report on the nation’s economic health before next week’s election…

Hiltzik: Elon’s science fiction fancy about colonizing Mars

The image of Elon Musk that may be dominating people’s mindspace at the moment is of…

Warehouse advance in Riverside County threatens rural lifestyle

MEAD VALLEY, Calif. —  Seen from above, the industrial-scale warehouses straddling Interstate 215 where it intersects Mead…

Judge halts construction of massive warehouse project after scores of homes demolished

A Southern California developer must halt construction of a controversial industrial park in San Bernardino County…

Insurance commissioner defends homeowners plan for wildfire areas

Bruce Breslau has lived in his Chatsworth condo since 2009 and figures that last year he…

L.A. millennials share their anxieties and hopes around turning 30

One night when I was out at a bar, reporting for a story, I struck up…

Hiltzik: Harris lays out a policy for the middle- and working classes

Up to now, Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign has been careful about rolling out its policy initiatives,…

Carmel-by-the-Sea, a town with no addresses, will add house numbers

After decades of resistance, Carmel-by-the-Sea is about to address some of its residents’ biggest frustrations. Quite…