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city since the magazine’s founding by Geoff Miller in the spring of 1961. The definitive resource for Angelenos, Los Angeles covers the people, food, culture, arts and entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, and news that defines Southern California with a signature mix of feature-length writing, service journalism, investigative reporting, and design. Led by editor-in-chief Mary Melton, the magazine i

s the recipient of three National Magazine Awards in addition to numerous other industry honors (you can see all of the magazine’s award-winning content here). With more than 800,000 monthly readers and 140,000 monthly subscribers, Los Angeles is the only local publication with 100% paid and verified readership. For more on the magazine’s history, read about Geoff Miller’s mission for Los Angeles and peruse more than 50 years of covers in our online archive. For more about the magazine’s audience, please read our media kit.

Spotify has quietly ended a controversial ICE recruitment ad campaign on its free platform after months of public pressu...
01/12/2026

Spotify has quietly ended a controversial ICE recruitment ad campaign on its free platform after months of public pressure and in the same week a fatal federal agent shooting in Minneapolis sparked national outrage.

The ads promoted Department of Homeland Security recruiting efforts, including $50,000 signing bonuses for new ICE agents, drawing condemnation from activists who accused Spotify of profiting from policies that harm immigrant communities. While the company confirmed the ads are no longer running, critics say the move does not erase the damage or guarantee they will not return.

Read the full story, including why organizers say accountability still matters ⬇️

https://lamag.com/news-and-politics/spotify-drops-ice-recruitment-ads-after-minneapolis-killing/

A star-powered night where fashion, film, and legacy converged.George Clooney kicked off the 2026 WWD Style Awards with ...
01/12/2026

A star-powered night where fashion, film, and legacy converged.

George Clooney kicked off the 2026 WWD Style Awards with a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to the late Giorgio Armani, setting the tone for an evening that honored style as storytelling. Demi Moore reflected on the red carpet as a place for self-expression, Pamela Anderson accepted her Beauty Icon honor with characteristic humility, and Hailey Bieber, Kourtney Kardashian Barker, and more celebrated the collaborators behind the looks that shape culture.

From Santa Monica’s Regent Ballroom to the industry voices pushing fashion forward, the night was equal parts glamour and gratitude.

Read on for a full inside look at the awards, the speeches, and the moments that mattered ⬇️

https://lamag.com/arts-and-entertainment/giorgio-armani-demi-moore-pamela-anderson-honored-at-wwd-style-awards/

Emily Henry has officially entered her film era. 📚🎬People We Meet on Vacation, the beloved friends-to-lovers romance tha...
01/11/2026

Emily Henry has officially entered her film era. 📚🎬

People We Meet on Vacation, the beloved friends-to-lovers romance that launched countless BookTok obsessions, is now streaming on Netflix, marking Henry’s very first book-to-film adaptation.

Director Brett Haley tells Los Angeles how he approached translating Poppy and Alex’s nine-year love story to the screen, why restoring emotional depth to the rom-com mattered, and how earning the “Emily Henry Stamp of Approval” shaped every decision. From Barcelona backdrops to non-linear storytelling, this adaptation sets the tone for what Haley calls the Emily Henry Extended Universe.

Read the full story ⬇️

https://lamag.com/arts-and-entertainment/people-we-meet-on-vacation-emily-henrys-first-ever-book-to-film-adaptation-hits-netflix/

In his first State of the World address, Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, delivered a stark...
01/11/2026

In his first State of the World address, Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, delivered a stark warning to global leaders. Speaking to diplomats at the Vatican, the Chicago-born pontiff said “war is back in vogue,” condemning a growing reliance on force over dialogue and comparing today’s global climate to the years before World War II.

He also called out the weaponization of language in politics and media, and reaffirmed the Church’s defense of migrants and human dignity amid rising conflict and division worldwide.

Read the full story

https://lamag.com/news/first-american-pope-condemns-zeal-for-war-in-first-state-of-the-world-address/

Police say surveillance footage and a recovered vehicle led to the arrest of Michael David McKee, the ex-husband of Moni...
01/11/2026

Police say surveillance footage and a recovered vehicle led to the arrest of Michael David McKee, the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, in the fatal shootings of Monique and her husband, Dr. Spencer Tepe, inside their Columbus home.

McKee has been charged with two counts of murder after being taken into custody in Illinois and is awaiting extradition to Ohio. Investigators say the couple’s two young children were inside the home at the time of the killings but were unharmed.

Authorities continue to seek information as the investigation remains active.

Read the full story ⬇️

https://lamag.com/crimeinla/ex-husband-charged-in-killings-of-monique-and-dr-spencer-tepe/

Newly captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro was anything but subdued on his flight back to the U.S. Sources tell ...
01/10/2026

Newly captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro was anything but subdued on his flight back to the U.S. Sources tell us he sang, smiled, and posed for photos with DEA agents while wearing a Maine-made sweatshirt handed to him mid-flight.

The images and details reveal a surreal moment following a dramatic military raid, a Con Air transfer, and a sweeping federal indictment tied to narcotics corruption.

Read the full story 👇

https://lamag.com/crimeinla/exclusive-maduro-all-smiles-sings-poses-with-dea-agents-on-flight-back-to-u-s-after-dramatic-capture/

Congressman Ted Lieu is calling on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to resign after she labeled a woman killed by a federal age...
01/10/2026

Congressman Ted Lieu is calling on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to resign after she labeled a woman killed by a federal agent a “domestic terrorist.”

The Los Angeles lawmaker says Noem’s remarks about Renee Nicole Good, a U.S. citizen and mother of three who was fatally shot in Minneapolis, were “disgraceful” and part of a pattern of misinformation from the department’s leadership.

As protests spread nationwide, including in Los Angeles, pressure is mounting on Noem from Democrats who say the incident raises serious concerns about accountability, due process, and public trust.

Read the full story ⬇️

https://lamag.com/news-and-politics/los-angeles-federal-lawmaker-congressman-ted-lieu-calls-on-dhs-secretary-to-resign/

In his final State of the State address, Governor Gavin Newsom framed California as a national leader while delivering s...
01/10/2026

In his final State of the State address, Governor Gavin Newsom framed California as a national leader while delivering some of his sharpest criticism yet of the Trump administration.

Calling federal actions a “carnival of chaos,” Newsom defended the state’s lawsuits against executive overreach, condemned cuts to food assistance and disaster relief, and urged Congress to act on recovery funding after last year’s devastating Los Angeles fires.

The speech marked Newsom’s final in-person address before term limits end his tenure, setting the stage for a pivotal election year in California politics.

Read our full breakdown and analysis ⬇️

https://lamag.com/news-and-politics/newsom-delivers-final-state-of-the-state-address-blasting-trump-administration/

From a West Hollywood parking lot pop-up to one of the most sought-after experiential dining brands in entertainment, Ch...
01/09/2026

From a West Hollywood parking lot pop-up to one of the most sought-after experiential dining brands in entertainment, Chain’s rise has been anything but ordinary.

Co-founded by B.J. Novak and backed by a creative team that includes French Laundry alum Tim Hollingsworth, Chain has turned nostalgic chain-restaurant favorites into Michelin-level, invitation-only experiences that have captured Hollywood’s imagination. Along the way, it’s drawn in advisers like Chrissy Teigen, partnered with brands like Red Lobster and Tabasco, and hosted some of the most talked-about industry parties in recent years.

Food is just the beginning. Storytelling, memory, and shared cultural experience are the secret sauce.

Read the full story ⬇️

https://lamag.com/food/chain-chrissy-teigen-bj-novak-nicholas-kraft-january-2026/

Legendary songwriter Mike Stoller has long been shaped by Los Angeles. From Black jazz clubs on Central Avenue to the Ea...
01/09/2026

Legendary songwriter Mike Stoller has long been shaped by Los Angeles. From Black jazz clubs on Central Avenue to the Eastside sounds that influenced a generation of music, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer credits L.A. for his creative life.

Now, Stoller and his wife, acclaimed jazz musician Corky Hale Stoller, are giving back in a profound way. The couple has donated $3 million to help Altadena families rebuild after last year’s Eaton fire through the Black Freedom Fund.

Stoller says the gift is about preserving Altadena’s historic Black and in*******al community and ensuring longtime residents can return home rather than be pushed out.

Read the full story ⬇️

https://lamag.com/philanthropy/legendary-songwriter-mike-stoller-contributes-millions-to-altadena-fire-victims/

On the anniversary of the devastating Palisades fire, billionaire developer Rick Caruso marked the moment with a tribute...
01/09/2026

On the anniversary of the devastating Palisades fire, billionaire developer Rick Caruso marked the moment with a tribute honoring lives lost across Los Angeles County.

But as he reflected on loss, resilience, and rebuilding, Caruso also signaled that a major political announcement is imminent.

While he says the day was not about politics, all signs now point to a run for California governor, not City Hall.

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Read the full story ⬇️

https://lamag.com/news-and-politics/rick-caruso-eyes-run-for-well-something/

Los Angeles County’s oldest restaurant is not gone for good.After nearly 140 years, the historic Saugus Café in Santa Cl...
01/08/2026

Los Angeles County’s oldest restaurant is not gone for good.

After nearly 140 years, the historic Saugus Café in Santa Clarita closed its doors this week, but new owners say the legendary diner will reopen soon. Plans include renovations, a streamlined menu, lower prices, expanded hours, and a renewed commitment to preserving its deep roots in Southern California history.

From railroad workers to silent film stars to generations of locals, Saugus Café has survived fires, rebuilds, and ownership changes. Now, it begins its next chapter.

Read the full story

https://lamag.com/food/saugus-cafe-plans-to-reopen/

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