Los Angeles politicians take rare steps to limit their power and boost public confidence – sort of – Santa Monica Daily Press

Udo Kier, German actor who starred in art house and Hollywood movies alike, dies at 81  KESQ

LACMA Unveils Art+Film Gala Honorees: ‘Sinners’ Director Ryan Coogler and Artist Mary Corse  The Hollywood Reporter

Newsom asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for L.A. wildfire relief  Los Angeles Times