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Voices from L.A. Thai community on mental health
The Times asked Thai restaurant owners, Buddhist monks, social workers and other community members to share how they seek support on their personal mental health journeys.
Hundreds of Joshua trees were scorched during the shutdown
A firefighter with the National Park Service says a fire wiped out more than a thousand Joshua trees amid the government shutdown. Restoration could be limited by a depleted staff, they said.
Six mental healthcare recommendations for and by L.A.'s Thai community
Members of the Thai community highlighted involving families in treatment, addressing practical needs first and incorporating Buddhist mindfulness practices within community contexts.
Huge storms produced wettest November on record for parts of Southern California
Scattered rains could continue into Saturday as the last in a series of storms moved out of Southern California.
Pest control firms to pay $3.15 million after probes find nasty things in the trash
Clark Pest Control of Stockton, Crane Pest Control and Orkin Services agreed to a settlement with a dozen California county district attorney's offices over illegal waste allegations.
Thai massage therapists find community and mental health support in self-defense classes
Language barriers and stereotypes around their profession make Thai massage therapists especially vulnerable to racialized and gendered violence in the workplace.
Oct 31, 2025
