The nation’s students are deep in a reading recession. Here’s how L.A. and California fit in – Los Angeles Times

Record number of travelers in LA region are hitting the road for the 4th. Here are the details on busiest drive times and more  LAist

An Inventive Latine Pastry Chef Shakes Up Highland Park’s Bakery Scene With New-School Conchas  Eater LA

Eyes on the Street: Culver City Robertson Improvements Under Construction  Streetsblog Los Angeles