The cover is fake.
The crisis is real.
Our June Special Election Issue uses AI to capture a very real moment in Los Angeles … a city where politics, celebrity, spectacle, and civic frustration are all colliding at once.
Whether you love it, hate it, question it, or can’t stop looking at it… this is the L.A. we’re living in.
Los Angeles Magazine’s June Special Election Issue is out now ⬇️
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A new UCLA and UC Davis study found airborne chromium-6, a known carcinogen, lingering around Palisades and Eaton fire cleanup zones more than a year after the devastating 2025 wildfires.
Full story ⬇️
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The White House Correspondents' Dinner has been rescheduled for July 24 after April’s violent disruption. Organizers say the event will return with heightened security and a smaller footprint.
Full story ⬇️
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Authorities have identified remains found in a New Mexico forest as Melissa Casias, the Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who disappeared nearly a year ago. The investigation remains ongoing.
More from @conlin_lauren ⬇️
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“He's gonna die in prison.”
Lawyers @ashleighmerchan and @philhollowayesq are joined by @LAmag contributor @conlin_lauren to discuss Weinstein jurors’ thoughts and more.
Watch below, and subscribe: https://t.co/2SyJoAWcls
The former Ace Hotel has officially reopened as STILE DTLA. The renovated Broadway Theater District landmark now features redesigned rooms, curated art, creative workspaces and a continued partnership with the historic United Theatre.
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The first Pride was a riot, so on this first day of June, we carry that spirit by praising the movers and shakers of Los Angeles' LGBTQ+ community. Check out the full list of 42 Angelenos from across entertainment, politics, sports, business and culture at the link in bio ☀️🏳️🌈✨
📸: Jen Rosenstein; Courtesy Laverne Cox; Todd Rosenberg; Courtesy Monét X Change; Erica Hernández; Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for IMDb; Irvin Rivera; Courtesy Maximilian Pizzi and Federico Laboureau
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Bryan Freedman speaks after the Rule 47.1 oral arguments in Lively, Wayfayer etc al. Judge Liman mentioned a potential new trial over damages and fees… @LAmag
Our June Pride cover stars Marco Calvani of Netflix’s The Four Seasons. We also spotlight 40+ LGBTQ+ Angelenos, Pride events, WeHo’s Rainbow District and more. Happy Pride from Los Angeles Magazine!
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Joe Petito, the father of sweet Gabby Petito (her young life cut short due to domestic violence in 2021) is urging others to share their stories and seek support. Your story could save a life. Thank you @josephpetito@crimecon@LAmag …. https://t.co/EKtAW4qowo
A new clash between California and the White House is brewing. Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state will seek a 100% tax on payouts received by Californians from President Trump’s new $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund.
Full Story ⬇️
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The K-beauty boom has arrived in Pasadena.
Olive Young opened its first U.S. store Friday, drawing overnight lines from shoppers eager to browse thousands of Korean skincare and beauty products.
Full story 👇
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Southern California’s Shrey Parikh is the new Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. The Rancho Cucamonga eighth-grader won in a dramatic spell-off, correctly spelling a record 32 words in 90 seconds. 🏆📚
Full story ⬇️
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Last call for a visit to the La Brea Tar Pits.
The iconic Ice Age fossil site and George C. Page Museum will close July 6 for a two-year renovation and expansion project.
Read more ⬇️
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For nearly 100 years, Cielito Lindo has served taquitos on Olvera Street.
Now the iconic family-run stand is asking Angelenos for help as rising costs threaten its future.
Read more at the link 👇
https://t.co/b2wKSGMsJX
A city-contracted Peace Ambassador working to curb gang violence in L.A. has been arrested after the FBI alleged he remained an active member of the 18th Street gang.
More from @MicheleMcPhee ⬇️
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From MOCA Gala 2026 and the Getty Villa’s Odyssey-inspired programming to Pier Play and American Cinematheque’s Bleak Week, here are some of the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend.
Full guide from @haleybosselman 👇
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We spent a morning inside L.A. City Council and found shouting matches, frustrated constituents, political theater and lingering corruption shadows at City Hall.
Read more from @MicheleMcPhee ⬇️
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has endorsed Karen Bass for reelection as Los Angeles mayor, praising her record on homelessness and crime. The backing comes as polling shows an increasingly tight race ahead of the June 2 primary.
Full story ⬇️
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