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On Tuesday, President-elect Trump made good on a campaign promise to appoint Elon Musk head of what’ll be known as the Department of Government Efficiency — or “ DOGE.”

Once complete, the 1.3 mile-long Destination Crenshaw will stretch from Leimert Boulevard to 60th Street.

California’s 2024 election results show a political shift to the right. Support for President-elect Trump has risen since 2020 and voters have approved tough-on-crime measures.

Artist Doug Aitken’s new project “ Lightscape ” is a collaboration with the LA Philharmonic and LA Master Chorale that weaves music and film to create an ethereal and visual soundscape.

A 1.3 mile stretch of Crenshaw Boulevard is supposed to be a future hub of Black arts and culture in LA. Residents are torn over what it’ll do to the neighborhood’s legacy and future.

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

Labyrinthian electronics, organic live instrumentation and sublime vocals are the ingredients that make up Maribou State ’s “Otherside” — a track which also features their long-time collaborator, singer Holly Walker.