Los Angeles Bed Bug Ranking Raises Travel Risk Questions

Los Angeles Bed Bug Ranking Raises Travel Risk Questions

Bed bug concerns are following Los Angeles into peak travel conversations after Orkin placed the city at No. 2 on its 2026 treatment-data list. The ranking does not measure every hotel or home, but it has renewed attention on room inspections, luggage habits, and how travelers can lower the

LA County Sales Tax Increase Raises Cost of Everyday Spending

LA County Sales Tax Increase Raises Cost of Everyday Spending

  Sales tax in Los Angeles County will rise from 9.75% to 10.25% on Oct. 1, 2026, after voters narrowly approved Measure ER. The half-cent increase will run for five years and add cost to many taxable purchases, while groceries, prescription medications, and medical equipment remain exempt. Key Takeaways

What Makes Modest Swimwear Suitable for Long Swim Sessions

What Makes Modest Swimwear Suitable for Long Swim Sessions

Long swim sessions test more than stamina. They test fabric strength, seam durability, stretch recovery, and overall garment structure. For retailers, sourcing managers, and swimwear decision-makers, understanding what makes modest swimwear suitable for extended use is critical. A suit designed for occasional leisure differs greatly from one built for

LAUSD Approves New Limits on Classroom Screen Use

LAUSD Approves New Limits on Classroom Screen Use

Los Angeles Unified School District classroom screen use will face new restrictions after the district’s governing board approved a policy that prohibits students from using screens before second grade and places limits on

Los Angeles Zoo Membership Drop Sparks New Leadership Calls

Los Angeles Zoo Membership Drop Sparks New Leadership Calls

Los Angeles Zoo membership declines have placed one of Griffith Park’s best-known family attractions under fresh scrutiny after a Los Angeles County civil grand jury report cited falling household support, aging facilities, and

LA Police Target Dangerous Intersections As Serious Crashes Rise

LA Police Target Dangerous Intersections As Serious Crashes Rise

Dangerous intersections are drawing renewed LAPD attention as Los Angeles police increase enforcement at several crash-heavy locations across the city, including corridors in downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, South L.A., and the San Fernando Valley. The push follows LAPD data, which reported 750 traffic crashes so far this year that

Peter Bradford and the One Word Shift
Peter Bradford and the One Word Shift

Amid constant noise, pressure, and endless distractions, the most profound transformations sometimes begin with something incredibly small. For Peter Bradford, that transformation