What Celebrity Sightings Tell Us About Memory
Everyone thinks they remember those big moments perfectly—but usually people rely on the memory of the story, rather than the memory itself.
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The End of Gangs
Los Angeles gave America the modern street gang. Groups like the Crips and MS-13 have spread from coast to coast, and even abroad. But on Southern California's streets they have been vanishing. Has L.A. figured out how to stop the epidemic it set loose on the world?
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Gates Millennium Scholar Who Wants to ‘Make a Dent in the World’
For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.
Los Angeles Is Beginning to Look a Lot Like Pittsburgh
Concerns about population growth and decline are artifacts of the 19th century and the industrial revolution. For them to make any sense today, we need to look at the numbers in a much different way.
The Secret World of Fast Fashion
From 1960s Korea, through Brazil, to today's Los Angeles: Inside the world that brought you Forever 21—and those skinny jeans in your closet.
In the Picture
In every issue, we fix our gaze on an everyday photograph and chase down facts about details in the frame.
Hydrogen Fuel Is Set to Take Off, but Is It Safe?
In California, hydrogen-fueled cars are gaining in popularity. Will their safety issues garner greater scrutiny?
The Armenian Power Gang, Hollywood Hellions
Meet the little-known crime ring with the lengthiest rap sheet.
