Los Angeles Magazine

?? Crew-10 arrives at the ISS! ? Docked March 16 after 29-hour flight ? Crew: Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, Takuya Onishi, Kirill Peskov ? Crew-9 set to depart March 19 ? NASA still assessing Starliner for future crew flights Read more: https://lnkd.in/gkfZXQBD.

???? “Bags Fly Free” is no more. Southwest CEO Bob Jordan: “All of these initiatives are new to Southwest, but they are not new to the industry.” Starting May 28, Southwest will charge for checked bags—ending a 60-year tradition. https://lnkd.in/ggX3yMsZ

Discover L.A. through the eyes of George Townley, a British artist whose illustrations bring the city's architectural icons to life. From Griffith Observatory to Bob’s Big Boy, immerse yourself in a striking blend of nostalgia and creativity. https://lnkd.in/gk_UfN_d

ICYMI: What You Missed in L.A. This Week ?? ?? ICE carried out “aggressive” immigration raids across L.A. this morning. City councilmembers confirmed unannounced operations in their districts, calling the reports “heartbreaking and indefensible.” ???? Trump signed an executive order making English the official language of the U.S. The move eliminates rules requiring government agencies to assist non-English speakers, drawing mixed reactions in L.A. ??? Downtown L.A.’s last department store is closing. The Macy’s on 7th Street, a descendant of The Broadway store dating back to 1896, is shutting its doors—marking the first time in nearly 150 years that DTLA will be without a full department store. https://lnkd.in/gxH6tMNU ?? Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered a risk assessment for Lyle and Erik Menendez, signaling a possible commutation of their life sentences. The brothers, in prison for 35 years for killing their parents, could have their cases reviewed by the parole board. https://lnkd.in/gF-GtNii ?? Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were likely dead for 10 days before being found in their Santa Fe home. Investigators have ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning but are still searching for answers. No signs of foul play have been confirmed. https://lnkd.in/gCeS3Te9 ?? Fired LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley is fighting back. She’s appealing her dismissal by Mayor Karen Bass, who faced backlash for ousting her after public clashes over the city’s wildfire response. The City Council will hear Crowley’s appeal on Tuesday. https://lnkd.in/ga7peQJV ? 20,000 UC workers, including researchers and healthcare staff, are on strike, demanding better pay and working conditions. Unions argue UC isn’t bargaining in good faith, while the university says it has made “meaningful” offers. https://lnkd.in/gZzpPiSm ?? Luka Don?i? dropped his first triple-double as a Laker in a 107-99 win over the Mavs. He finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds, & 11 assists. Fans @ Crypto Arena trolled Dallas with “Thank you, Nico” chants, crediting Mavs GM Nico Harrison for the trade. https://lnkd.in/g_6jXFpg ?? Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca Marodi pleaded, “I don’t want to die,” before investigators say her estranged wife, a convicted killer, stabbed her to death. The suspect, Yolanda Olejniczak, fled to Mexico. https://lnkd.in/gdkZFbAh

L.A. Weather Update: Rain & Chill Ahead! ????? ? First showers arrive Saturday, peaking Sunday-Monday (up to 0.5”) ? Another round midweek (Wed-Thurs) ? Temps dropping below average through mid-March ? Just days ago, L.A. hit a record 88°F! Talk about a weather flip! #LAStorm

TRUMP: We are also going to Ft Knox. I'm going to go with Elon. Because we want to see if the gold is still there.

?? Luxury Rental Price Gouging? ?? ? Ex-HomeExchange CEO Edward Kushins & agent Willie Baronet-Israel charged ? Allegedly 36% rent hike during Jan. wildfires ? CA law: 10% max increase in emergencies ? Penalty: 1 year jail + $10K fines ? More cases under review ???? https://lnkd.in/gjpssUJs

?? The Zizian Cult Murders ?? ? CA rancher Curtis Lind survived being stabbed 57 times—then was murdered years later ? Cult leader Jack “Ziz” LaSota faked his death in 2022, led cross-country killings ? FBI: At least six murders in three states linked to Zizians Read more: https://lnkd.in/gKvy_8Rr

?? Trump’s Ukraine Controversy ? Claims Ukraine started the war ? (Russia invaded in 2022) ? Calls Zelensky a “dictator without elections” ? Initiates peace talks with Putin—without Ukraine ???? ? U.S. shifting stance on Ukraine’s NATO entry https://lnkd.in/gZyiwmpc

The FireAid Benefit Concert raised $100M. $50M in grants are now helping displaced families & first responders. 30 artists performed, streamed to 50M viewers. More funding for long-term recovery is on the way. Together, we rebuild. ???? https://lnkd.in/guJSzBZm