Ryan Fonseca
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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The Times banks on L.A.'s Latino future (and its own)
The team at De Los aims to attract an often overlooked audience by centering stories about and for the Latino community. → Read More
You don't need this report to know California's housing market is grim, but here you go
Markets have cooled a bit, but costs remain higher than before the pandemic as renters face an increasing lack of affordable options. → Read More
Are fewer Fourth of July fireworks in California's future?
Amid concerns about public safety and air quality, some cities are grounding traditional fireworks shows and opting for intricate drone shows. → Read More
California fire officials are dropping more retardant as environmental advocates fume
Firefighting officials say the chemical agent is an integral tool as Western wildfires intensify. Some forest advocates say the environmental stakes are too high. → Read More
San Gabriel Valley equestrians saddle up for a cabalgata — and protest
Local equestrians in majority Latino neighborhoods feel their slice of rural life is being threatened by the county after recent code enforcement inspections and rezoning plans. → Read More
S.F., L.A., Santa Monica want to pump brakes on driverless taxis
Officials in San Francisco, L.A. and Santa Monica say the tech companies' rapid rollouts and lack of transparency jeopardize public safety. → Read More
As a regulatory battle simmers, evidence against gas stoves is mounting
As a regulatory battle simmers, a new study finds cooking with gas stoves may be as harmful as breathing in secondhand cigarette smoke. → Read More
Study traces ‘causes and consequences’ of California homelessness — and challenges myths
Although mental health and substance abuse are factors in homelessness, researchers found financial instability and a lack of affordable housing play a role too. → Read More
Want to fully experience the beauty of 17-Mile Drive? Bike it
Driving this famously scenic route hits different on a bicycle. → Read More
What's next for Curren Price's constituents? Some fear a lack of representation at City Hall
If the City Council suspends Price, that could leave Angelenos in his district in democratic limbo. → Read More
A pivotal year for Pride puts LGBTQ+ community in the spotlight — and the crosshairs
Pride event started to honor Stonewall. In a year of vicious backlash, an expert reflects on what it means to celebrate Pride in 2023. → Read More
'Hell no,' 'OMG yes' and more reader thoughts on congestion pricing
Your responses leaned toward opposition, but with plenty of nuance mixed in about charging drivers to access high-demand roadways. → Read More
California leaders say DeSantis is behind migrant flights to Sacramento
State leaders say migrants carried documents that point to a Florida-led ploy. Atty. General Rob Bonta is considering "potential criminal or civil action." → Read More
Don't fear the fin: Great whites and humans are closely sharing California's coastal waters
A new study documents how closely the high-profile sharks swim near humans in coastal waters. → Read More
Poll shows Californians' climate anxiety is on the rise
How worried are Californians about weather whiplash getting worse — and the possibility of moving? Responses were largely divided on political lines. → Read More
L.A. could try congestion pricing. Will drivers go for it?
Charging drivers to access high-demand roadways has proven successful in some cities. Would L.A. drivers stand for it? → Read More
Who's down with a four-day work week? Readers share ideal schedules and time-off goals
Most readers expressed excitement at the prospect of having more time to knock out errands and appointments, hang with family and friends and sleep in. → Read More
Dodgers Pride Night drama can't stop this sister act
L.A.'s Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence share their mission and their reaction to a week of outrage. → Read More
Western states floated a Colorado River deal. What happens after the Band-Aid comes off?
California, Arizona and Nevada would agree to reducing water use by 3 million acre-feet between now and the end of 2026, provided the federal government compensates major water users. → Read More
Opportunities and consequences loom as UC explores hiring students without legal status
UC's regents voted last week to form a working group that will examine the legal issues involved in making jobs available to its estimated 4,000 students without legal status. → Read More