84 Summer of Gold Archives

Actor Cheyenne Jackson was 'one job away' from losing SAG-AFTRA healthcare. Now, he's helping others October 28, 2026

Actor and singer Cheyenne Jackson, who has starred on Broadway and acted in dozens of TV shows, said he has received hundreds of messages since offering to help union members keep their healthcare.

Suhauna Hussain

Teens work, drive and pay taxes. But should they vote? This California city will soon decide October 28, 2026

Arlo Meighan-Thiel is 16, and he's ready to vote. Not in two years, when he becomes a legal adult.

Hailey Branson-Potts

Proposition 45 would sideline dozens of tribes from input on major California projects October 28, 2026

California Proposition 45, aimed at streamlining the state's environmental review process for "essential" projects, would bar tribes that are not recognized by the federal government from consulting in reviews, while maintaining the right for tribes with recognition.

Noah Haggerty

Living near Hollywood sign means cars, diapers, bottles of urine. Neighbors say they've had it October 28, 2026

Hollywood sign neighbors filed a legal complaint saying L.A. is responsible for nuisance conditions on public property because it promoted the area as a viewing destination and didn't take steps to address residents' complaints.

Iris Kwok

Surprising close encounters with marine predators in California bring awe and fear October 28, 2026

Social media footage showed Eastern Tropical orcas, who normally enjoy the warmer waters of Baja in October, traveling in a pod and within feet of a few boats, leaving guests stunned and howling on Saturday outside Laguna Beach.

Andrew J. Campa

Marissa Roy's lead grows over John McKinney in L.A. city attorney race, latest poll shows October 28, 2026

California Deputy Atty. Gen. Marissa Roy leads Los Angeles County Deputy Dist. Atty. John McKinney by 17 points in the race to replace Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto, according to the latest poll results, which show a large number of voters still remain undecided in the contest.

Sonja Sharp

Arellano: Nithya Raman is learning Spanish. What that says about her vision for L.A. October 28, 2026

Since the start of her mayoral campaign, Raman has sprinkled Spanglish into her speeches and sometimes offered whole sentences in softly accented, lightly stilted Spanish. It's part of an effort to win over Latinos.

Gustavo Arellano

Desperate mom-and-pops turn to risky cash advances in tough economy — and can get burned October 28, 2026

Struggling small businesses are turning to costly merchant cash advances for quick capital, but high fees and daily payouts are driving many into debt.

Audrey McGlinchy

Your last-minute guide to California governor candidates' views on gas prices, EVs and high-speed rail October 28, 2026

In California, fuel prices often are higher than anywhere else in the country, a reflection of the state's high cost of living that voters want their next governor to address.

Nicole Nixon, Seema Mehta

Amid rash of unusually high DWP bills, board suspends shutoffs for nonpayment October 28, 2026

L.A. officials moved to temporarily suspend water and electricity shutoffs due to nonpayment. But the charges are not forgiven and still must be paid.

Melissa Gomez

The coming-of-age drama is gaining international attention at the 2026 Cannes Film Market, where buyers continue to seek commercially viable independent films with universal appeal.…