New Spring TV Shows Set in California: Full Cast Guide

California Wave Staff · Apr 9, 2026

LA Mansion Tax Changes: Are Proposed Fixes Enough?

Los Angeles officials propose amendments to Measure ULA, but housing advocates say the fixes don't address the tax's broader impact on housing development.

California Wave Staff · Apr 9, 2026

California Must Fix Boom-and-Bust Budgeting and Build Reserves

California faces structural deficits of up to $35 billion. Experts say the next governor must rethink spending and boost reserves to end boom-and-bust cycles.

David Kowalski Apr 8, 2026

California Governor Candidates Ignoring Gen Z Voters

Two Gen Z policy students attended California gubernatorial forums and found candidates avoiding concrete commitments on issues young voters care about most.

Maya Restrepo · Apr 8, 2026

BTS: The Return Director on LA, Arirang & the Netflix Doc

Director Bao Nguyen explains how Los Angeles shaped BTS's comeback album 'Arirang' and why the city plays a starring role in the Netflix documentary.

Alejandra Voss · Apr 8, 2026

Exide Cleanup Zone Still Has High Lead Levels, Study Finds

A UC Irvine study found over two-thirds of remediated properties near the Exide plant still exceed California's lead threshold of 80 parts per million.

Jordan Nakamura · Apr 8, 2026

New LA Play Tells Dolores Huerta's Story for All Ages

A new Boyle Heights play about Dolores Huerta navigates her enduring legacy amid shocking new allegations against Cesar Chavez revealed in 2026.

business

How Small Design Teams Are Using AI to Compete With Agencies Ten Times Their Size

A three-person studio in Long Beach should not be able to match the output of a 30-person agency. But AI-powered operational tools are changing that math for California's thousands of small creative firms.

David Kowalski · Apr 6, 2026

Rachel Torres Food & Wine

Kar Son Brings Sichuan Cuisine to Row DTLA

Kar Son opened at Row DTLA in 2026, offering crowd-pleasing Sichuan specialties in a stylish Arts District-adjacent dining room worth exploring.

Apr 6, 2026

Sofia Gutierrez · Apr 6, 2026

Linden: Hollywood's Most Stylish Dining Destination

Chef Jonathan Harris blends Caribbean, Jewish, and Southern foodways at Linden, Hollywood's standout restaurant on Sunset Boulevard.

Rachel Torres · Apr 6, 2026

Saddest LA Restaurant Closures of March 2026

Los Angeles lost three beloved institutions in March 2026, including a 99-year-old French restaurant and a 117-year-old sandwich legend.

Sofia Gutierrez · Apr 5, 2026

Charlie Palmer Steak Napa Closes April 2026

Charlie Palmer Steak Napa closes April 12 after nine years inside Archer Hotel Napa, as Palmer pursues a new wine country direction.

David Kowalski Apr 5, 2026

California Cuts Funding for Endangered Salmon Restoration

California ended funding for a Chinook salmon restoration program on the McCloud River, leaving the Winnemem Wintu Tribe scrambling to save a sacred species.

Marcus Chen · Apr 5, 2026

California GOP Governor Race 2026: Why a Tie Is the Best Strategy

Two Republican candidates are betting that splitting the vote evenly could shut Democrats out of California's November gubernatorial race entirely.

Elena Vasquez · Apr 4, 2026

Federal Judge: Border Patrol Raids in California Broke Court Order

A federal judge ruled Border Patrol agents in California's Central Valley violated her injunction by detaining people without legal justification.

Marcus Chen · Apr 4, 2026

California Governor's Race 2026: A Crowded Game of Chicken

With 61 candidates and three Democrats stuck at 10%, California's 2026 gubernatorial primary is a standoff as mail ballots begin dropping.

David Kowalski · Apr 4, 2026

Yuba River Pipe Rupture Kills Salmon, Raises Infrastructure Fears

A ruptured penstock pipe on the Yuba River killed thousands of Chinook salmon and exposed aging water infrastructure risks across California.

Rachel Torres Food & Wine

Everything to Eat at Coachella 2026

From campsite coffee to late-night hot chicken, here's your complete guide to the food and drink lineup at Coachella 2026 in Indio, California.

Apr 3, 2026

Sofia Gutierrez · Apr 3, 2026

Neighborly Food Hall Opens in Brentwood with Mini Kabob

Neighborly's new Brentwood food hall brings Mini Kabob and Questlove's gluten-free fried chicken to a stylish multi-vendor space on San Vicente Boulevard.

Elena Vasquez · Apr 3, 2026

Judge Rules Border Patrol Violated Court Order in California

A federal judge found Border Patrol agents in California's Central Valley continued detaining people without legal justification, violating a prior court order.

Marcus Chen · Apr 2, 2026

Fact-Checking the 'Empire of Fraud' Claim Against Newsom

A City Journal article claims $180 billion was stolen under Newsom. We examine whether the evidence supports the 'empire of fraud' allegation.

David Kowalski Apr 2, 2026

California Kids on Medi-Cal Are Missing Critical Eye Care

Only 16% of school-age Medi-Cal children received eye care between 2022 and 2024, down from 19% eight years earlier, as vision problems rise nationwide.

Elena Vasquez · Apr 2, 2026

LA's Top-Two Primary Creates Strange Political Alliances in 2026

California's top-two primary system is reshaping Los Angeles politics in 2026, creating unusual alliances and pressuring candidates to rethink strategy.