Mozart, ‘Twisters,’ ‘Queer Rhapsody’ and the best L.A. culture this week
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‘Fly Me to the Moon’, Jason Isbell and the best L.A. culture this week
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum in “Fly Me to the Moon,” in theaters July 12. (Dan McFadden / Apple TV+)…
CALMATTERS: California Legislature makes a flurry of big changes to November ballot measures | Columns
With California’s votes for president and U.S. senator being foregone conclusions, the state’s political establishment has been gearing up for…
Fireworks, holiday museum openings, Rolling Stones and the best of L.A.’s art and culture this week.
Geoff McFetridge’s “I’d Love to See You,” 2024, acrylic on paper, 30.75 by 39.75 inches. (Geoff McFetridge / Rusha &…
CALMATTERS: Newsom’s State of the State address looked like a presidential campaign launch | Columns
The California Constitution requires that “the Governor shall report to the Legislature each calendar year on the condition of the…
Kara Walker at SFMOMA, Solid Gold soul with the Gay Men’s Chorus
Kara Walker’s study for her SFMOMA installation “Fortuna and the Immortality Garden (Machine),” 2023-2024. (Kara Walker) Hey there! Welcome to…
CALMATTERS: California Democrats score big win as Supreme Court blocks anti-tax ballot measure | Columns
The century-long and often tortured history of California making law through ballot measures took a new turn Thursday when the…
As jobs disappear, Hollywood is seeing an exodus out of L.A.
Los Angeles has long been a magnet for those chasing their big break in film and TV, drawn by the…
CALMATTERS: In rain, snow and drought, California’s fights over water rights, supplies persist | Columns
Legal rights to use water — particularly those obtained prior to 1914 — lie at the heart of California’s perpetual…
CALMATTERS: As Californians’ stance on crime hardens, Republicans try to regain relevance | Columns
Over the last dozen years, Democrats have gained, lost and finally nailed down supermajorities in the California Legislature. Now they…