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Past articles by Monica:

Windy Weather Brings Increased Fire Risk Across SoCal

Meteorologists anticipate increased wind this week, which makes for greater chance of wildfires. → Read More

Flash Flood Warning In Effect In Parts of SoCal

There's a flash flood watch in effect through this Monday evening for parts of Southern California, including the Los Angeles and Ventura County mountains, the Antelope Valley, and the San Gabriel Valley. → Read More

"The Heart Of Skid Row" Mural Debuts In (Where Else?) Skid Row

Created by artist Kenny Scharf, the 66-foot mural is located at Wall and Winston streets in DTLA's Toy District. → Read More

Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Worst Air Quality Since The Bobcat Fire

Levels of fine particulate matter were the second highest they've been on July 4th and 5th in a decade, but still 14% lower than last year. → Read More

LA's City Attorney Is Working To Curb The Sale Of Illegal Fireworks

In the days leading up to the Fourth of July, city and county officials called on Angelenos to leave fireworks to the professionals, especially given the continuing dry conditions this year. → Read More

LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner Gives His Final Update

After three years, he is stepping down from his role this week, when his contract with the district expires. → Read More

Riverside Officials Worry About Illegal 4th of July Fireworks In Extremely Dry Conditions

Instead of setting off your own sparklers, go to a city-sponsored fireworks show. These were cancelled last year because of the pandemic but they're back! → Read More

Extremely High Temps Could Be Recipe For — Gulp — A Fire Cloud

There's a reason we wrote a story in 2018 called: Fire Clouds Are As Terrifying As They Sound. → Read More

Lights, Camera...The Chinese Theatre Reopens Its Famed Forecourt

In a typical year, the theater gets about 20,000 visitors a day to see the handprints and footprints of Hollywood legends. → Read More

Born Free — And Free Again. Orphaned Mountain Lion Is Back In The Wild

The female cat was released four months after being orphaned in Orange County. → Read More

Highest Tides Of The Year Are Hitting SoCal This Week

Experts say the water could reach seven to seven-and-a-half feet. → Read More

This Is Why Drones Aren't Allowed: Thousands Of Tern Eggs Are Abandoned in Bolsa Chica

Bottom line: The rules are there for very good reasons. → Read More

More Angelenos Want To Leave LA

According to a new survey, more people say they want to pack up and leave town than in years past. → Read More

COVID-19 Vaccination May Require A Booster After 12 Months

Los Angeles County health officials are preparing for the possibility that people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 will, at some point, need a booster shot. → Read More

Tanya Saracho went from 'diversity hire' to leader of TV's first all-Latinx writers room

Playwright Tanya Saracho went from a job as the "diversity hire" on "Devious Maids," to finding her voice on "Loving," to creating her own show "Vida" for Starz. → Read More

Rachel Weisz is finding new roles for herself. First up, a lesbian. Next, a man

The actress is on the lookout for roles she hasn't played before. In her new film, "Disobedience," she has an affair with a childhood friend. → Read More

Hasan Minhaj on being an Indian-American Muslim comedian in the Trump Era

Comedian Hasan Minhaj combats a nativist narrative in American culture with his comedy and says, "The things I'm fighting for are actually American ideals." → Read More

'Blockers' subverts the teen sex comedy genre with fully-realized female characters

The new movie, directed by Kay Cannon, takes a fresh approach by playing with double standards and gender stereotypes. → Read More

'Sell/Buy/Date' is a one-woman play with many views of the sex industry

Performer and playwright Sarah Jones tackles tricky topics such as prostitution and pornography in her multi-character solo show. → Read More

Can a movie review site powered by female critics help change Hollywood?

CherryPicks will aggregate reviews from only female critics, for an alternative to the often male-dominated world of film criticism. → Read More