Not-so-wild fires Burn scars It's remarkable, given our climate reality, that more neighborhoods were not lost one year ago. But truly engaging with that climate reality means we have to rethink the entire city at once Alissa Walker Jan 9, 2026
The year in review The best Torched stories, worst year edition LA always feels empty this time of year. But at the end of 2025, the city feels not just deserted, but deflated Alissa Walker Dec 31, 2025
The year in review Now you can binge all the Torched Talks I've published the recordings for you to consume anytime you need a megaevent reality check. (Sorry.) Alissa Walker Dec 29, 2025
FIFA Empty stadiums, travel bans, and ICE raids "If you want to come to the U.S. games, just know that they may harass you depending where you're from and depending on what you look like" Alissa Walker Jul 1, 2025
