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Need a safe and smart way to use your phone in the car? These car phone mounts are ideal for hands-free calls, navigation, music streaming, and more. I’m one of PCMag’s mobile analysts. That ...

Mayor Karen Bass’ chief recovery officer, Steve Soboroff, vented his frustrations at a private event at the tony Harvard-Westlake School, saying he was lied to. He later walked back the comments ...

Mayor Karen Bass and her disaster recovery czar, Steve Soboroff, talk with reporters at the Palisades Recreation Center on Jan. 27. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) ...

you may feel warm air blowing through the vents. Common causes include failing compressors and refrigerant leaks. What does a car AC service include? Car AC service usually includes inspecting the ...

Consider this a spring cleaning wake-up call: Blowing off dryer maintenance can cost you time, money, clothes, and even your house if you’re not vigilant. A neglected dryer poses a serious fire ...