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The cost of living crisis in California has made several counties so expensive that median income falls below the low-income threshold.

Former UCLA player Andy Hill developed the plus-minus statistic, which is now widely cited, to measure a player’s true impact in a game.

The fan and locker-room favorite played his way into the Big 3 for the Lakers, but in the playoffs it was painfully clear the team needed a big man instead.

Prefab housing is poised to push forward as residents in fire-ravaged neighborhoods seek to rebuild — fast. Is L.A. ready for a robot-built bungalow?

It was when they mastered the freeways, needed a hoodie any time the weather dipped below 70 and would randomly sing, ‘Keyes, Keyes, Keyes on Van Nuys!’

Evan Halleck says pursuing this project is “the most creatively alive” he’s felt since moving to L.A. 12 years ago to start his film career.

Creative energy runs through the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it neighborhood just east of the L.A. River.

Foot massages feel wonderful. But they also offer a range of health benefits such as aiding circulation, joint mobility and helping to prevent injuries. All the more reason to explore the foot spa scene here in Los Angeles.

The federal government decided not to test the soil of L.A.’s burn areas for hazardous substances. A Times investigation found high levels of lead and other heavy metals.

The powerful prison syndicate known as the Aryan Brotherhood has moved to expand its reach, testimony and court records show, relying on gang called Public Enemy Number 1, for brutal killings, kidnappings, and drug deals on the streets of Southern California.