July 2020
Features
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The Essential Guide to L.A.’s Post-Pandemic Real Estate Roller Coaster
As the economy reopens, Southern California’s housing market promises to be a wild ride. Here are tips from real estate pros to help you handle the ups and downs
Michael’s, the Launching Pad for California Cuisine, Faces an Uncertain Future
Amid the shutdown, the son of founder Michael McCarty reflects on the realities of running a beloved restaurant
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Columns
Netflix Made a $300 Million Deal with Ryan Murphy. Maybe It Should Ask for a Refund
If ‘Hollywood’ is any indication, the prolific producer’s output is only getting lazier
During Quarantine, a Zoom Writers’ Room Became My Connection to the Outside World
The experiment brought me up close and personal with quirky strangers—and saved me from my quarantined self
How José Huizar Became Embroiled in the Worst Corruption Scandal in Almost a Century
Inside the downfall of one of the city’s most charismatic politicos
Can L.A.’s Private Social Clubs Adjust to the Era of Social Distancing?
As SoHo House and others begin the process of reopening, the question remains how people can rub elbows at arms length
Departments
On His 39th Studio Album, Bob Dylan Grapples with His Own Mythology
On ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways,’ the 79-year-old legend looks back at the millions of lifetimes he’s lived since 1963
In the Waning Days of the Shutdown, L.A. Takeout Has Gotten Elaborate
Not ready to eat out for Father’s Day? You can get plenty of fine dining to go
The Pandemic Is Making It Way Harder for Cartels to Manufacture Drugs and Launder Money
Among the many businesses that have been punished by the coronavirus pandemic? The city’s illicit drug trade
TikTok Stars Are Turning Swanky L.A. Mansions into ‘Content Houses’
Influencers are shacking up in some of the city’s swankiest neighborhoods—to the chagrin of their neighbors
How Antico Makes Its Must-Try Strawberry Ice Cream
In a town with plenty of amazing frozen treats, Antico’s smooth, richly flavorful strawberry is the créme de la cream
The Best Things to Watch, Read, and Do in July
Hamilton streaming, Brandy’s new record, must-read books, and more
This Japanese Sushi Chef Is Experimenting with Cauliflower Rice and It’s Delicious
Skinny Fish is making keto-friendly sushi rolls and sashimi bowls that even non-dieters will love