5 Date Night Outfits For Fall

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PHOTOS: Swap out those cute summer dresses for these cozy, date night outfit ideas.

Artist Profile: Rising Hip-Hop Star James Kaye

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Katie Chen
Contributor

(courtesy of Colin Nearman/James Kaye Facebook)

The Ojai native is taking his music to the streets of Southern California.

10 Songs To Listen To If You Didn't Go To The Governors Ball Music Festival

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Katie Chen
Contributor

If you missed it, don't fret. Here are 10 songs that will make you feel like you were there anyways.

Governors Ball Music Festival 2014: Day 3 Recap

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Katie Chen, Joyce Lee
Contributors

The festival saved the best for last.

Governors Ball Music Festival 2014: Day 1 Recap

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Katie Chen
Contributor

Check out the trends and moments of the day.

5 Bands You Need To Know About At Governors Ball

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Katie Chen
Contributor

Music festivals are the place for the up and coming.

L.A. Times Book Prizes Kick Off Festival Of Books At USC

Fans and writers alike came to celebrate books at the Festival of Books awards!

USC Thornton's Pop Showcase Highlights Seniors At The Troubadour

The Pop Music major seniors perform as a "coming out" into the music industry.

Los Angeles Gay Community Concerned After Meningitis Deaths

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Katie Chen
Staff Reporter

Three gay men have died from the outbreak.

Changes To The Louisiana Education System Also Changing Lives

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Katie Chen
Staff Reporter

THRIVE students, Alven, Derrick and Khalil sit after playing basketball. (Briana Savage/Photo)

One nonprofit is finding success in an education system rebuilding itself.

VIDEO: Inside The Creative Mind Of L.A. Artist Gianni Arone

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Katie Chen, Charlie Magovern
Video Producers

L.A. artist Gianni Arone lets us inside his creative mind.

Watts Community Responds To Jordan Downs Redevelopment

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Katie Chen
Staff Reporter

With a decades-old housing project being redeveloped in Watts, hopes abide.

Ex-NFL Player Darren Sharper Remains In Jail

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Katie Chen
Staff Reporter

Sharper has been accused of raping nine women across the country.

Brewing For Success In Downtown's Coffee Scene

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Katie Chen
Staff Reporter

Coffee connoisseurs flock to espresso experience.

Jordan Downs Redevelopment To Create A Revival In Watts

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Katie Chen
Staff Reporter

In the redevelopment of a housing project, will life in Watts be compromised?

Vergara v. California: Week 2 Breakdown

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Katie Chen
Staff Reporter

Week two is in the books. Here's what you need to know heading into week three.

How To Be Single On Valentine's Day

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Katie Chen
Contributor

Katie Chen on what to do on Valentine's Day when you're single.

Vergara vs. California Trial: Week 1 Break Down

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Katie Chen
Staff Reporter

Here's what you need to know about the ongoing landmark education case.

Gov. Brown's Budget Neglects Early Childhood Education

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Katie Chen
Staff Reporter

With a budget surplus, will Gov. Brown live up to expectations?

L.A. Art Show: Historical & Traditional Contemporary

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Katie Chen
Staff Reporter

Though less 3 dimensional than some sections, classical pieces were not overshadowed.

U.S. Has More School Shootings Than The Rest Of The World Combined

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Katie Chen
Contributor

How does the U.S. compare to the rest of the world in terms of school shootings? Well, we're No. 1 in something.

Holiday Decorations And Soup Kitchen Prices Compared

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Katie Chen
Contributor

For $100,000 you could buy a massive Christmas tree or feed thousands of people in need.

How To Keep Your Cool During Holiday Family Gatherings

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Katie Chen
Contributor

Don't let the stress of family overload ruin your holiday. Manage all your relatives, from your pesky little brother to the "fun" uncle, with grace.

Little Tokyo's Best Ramen Spots

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Katie Chen
Contributor

There are a lot of ramen places in L.A.'s Little Tokyo, but which ones are the best?

Economic Inequality In America, Explained In Graphs

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Katie Chen
Contributor

New graphs show the less-than promising truth about social mobility in America.

Welsh Corgis At Risk Of Becoming Endangered

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Katie Chen
Contributor

Pugs might take the lead in cutest dog on Buzzfeed.

Ex-Moreno Valley Councilman Pleads Guilty To Taking $2.36 Million Bribe

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Katie Chen
Contributor

The bribe is believed to be the largest that a public official has ever taken from an undercover agent in history.

The Neighbourhood at the Hollywood Palladium: Review

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Katie Chen
Contributor

The L.A. band opened up to hometown fans during last Wednesday's show.

Two Men Dress As Trayvon Martin And George Zimmerman For Halloween

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Katie Chen
Contributor

This Facebook screenshot shows Caitlin Cimeno's post before her account was deleted. (The Smoking Gun)

Their costume choices have resulted in public outrage.

Katy Perry At The Hollywood Bowl: Review

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Katie Chen
Contributor

The concert, put on to benefit Young Survival Coalition, also included artists like Ellie Goulding and Tegan and Sara.

Student-Led Think Tank Searches For Solutions For USC

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Katie Chen
Contributor

Student activists listen to keynote speaker Professor Shana Redmond. (Katie Chen/Neon Tommy)

USC student organizations discuss issues plaguing USC and the surrounding community.

Top 10 Halloween Songs

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Here are the best Halloween songs to add to your playlist.

Fashion District Resident Cites Homelessness As Biggest Issue In L.A.

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Katie Chen
Guest Contributor

What Garcetti could do to help downtown's large homeless population.