Daniel Miller
@danielnmiller.bsky.social
Los Angeles Times enterprise reporter. Native Angeleno. daniel.miller@latimes.com.
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Daniel Miller
@danielnmiller.bsky.social
· May 30
The iconic California avocado is in trouble, and this farmer is fighting to save it
After dominating the U.S. for decades, California avocado farmers have been lapped by Mexican growers offering cheaper fruit. But one local farmer is fighting back.
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The man calls himself the "Neuroavocado Warrior" and he's on a mission to save California's quintessential fruit: the avocado. But this quirky L.A. farmer faces a brutal battle against entrenched interests stretching all the way to Mexico. My inside look at his fight: www.latimes.com/california/s...
There are just two college teaching zoos in the U.S. — and one is in SoCal. Students at Moorpark College prepare for careers at zoos, in conservation & even pest control by working at a real-life zoo. And it's open to the public. 📷 by @julianayamadaphoto.bsky.social: www.latimes.com/california/s...
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
There are just two college teaching zoos in the U.S. — and one is in SoCal. Students at Moorpark College prepare for careers at zoos, in conservation & even pest control by working at a real-life zoo. And it's open to the public. 📷 by @julianayamadaphoto.bsky.social: www.latimes.com/california/s...
For months, USC has endured a wrenching fiscal crisis, with layoffs targeting more than 900 employees. Now, the cuts are nearly complete — and the private school is on track to eliminate its $200 million-plus deficit by the middle of 2026. Our story: www.latimes.com/california/s...
At USC, more than 900 employees laid off since July, amid 'difficult' fiscal crisis
The private university, long known for its wealth, has eliminated more than 900 positions and introduced other cuts in an effort to close a deficit of $200 million-plus.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:46 AM
For months, USC has endured a wrenching fiscal crisis, with layoffs targeting more than 900 employees. Now, the cuts are nearly complete — and the private school is on track to eliminate its $200 million-plus deficit by the middle of 2026. Our story: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Our #Dodgers parade liveblog is here — follow along for our reporting from DTLA: www.latimes.com/sports/dodge...
November 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Our #Dodgers parade liveblog is here — follow along for our reporting from DTLA: www.latimes.com/sports/dodge...
In an office tower a half mile from the parade, you’d never know there’d just been a Dodgers celebration. A sleepy lobby cafe was unloading bruised bananas on a pair of a besuited men and security guards lazed on stools. But outside, blue confetti fell from the sky like a secret.
November 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
In an office tower a half mile from the parade, you’d never know there’d just been a Dodgers celebration. A sleepy lobby cafe was unloading bruised bananas on a pair of a besuited men and security guards lazed on stools. But outside, blue confetti fell from the sky like a secret.
The parade is over and Dodger fans are walking the team’s confetti-strewn route through downtown. The familiar sights and sounds of nearly any large L.A. gathering are here: the hot dog vendors, people sorting through trash to collect cans for recycling, and the insistent churn of choppers overhead.
November 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The parade is over and Dodger fans are walking the team’s confetti-strewn route through downtown. The familiar sights and sounds of nearly any large L.A. gathering are here: the hot dog vendors, people sorting through trash to collect cans for recycling, and the insistent churn of choppers overhead.
The vibes at the #Dodgers parade were wholly positive: the only act of disobedience (if it could be called that) visible from one vantage point was a handful of people climbing on top of a KTLA news van. They were only trying to get a better view of the parade and soon dispersed.
November 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The vibes at the #Dodgers parade were wholly positive: the only act of disobedience (if it could be called that) visible from one vantage point was a handful of people climbing on top of a KTLA news van. They were only trying to get a better view of the parade and soon dispersed.
From one of the team buses, Tyler Glasnow pointed to the sky, Blake Snell pointed at the fans and an armada of buzzing aerial drones dodged blasts from confetti cannons as the vehicles lumbered up Temple. A few fans broke out in a “Freddie!” chant when they spotted star 1st baseman Freddie Freeman.
November 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
From one of the team buses, Tyler Glasnow pointed to the sky, Blake Snell pointed at the fans and an armada of buzzing aerial drones dodged blasts from confetti cannons as the vehicles lumbered up Temple. A few fans broke out in a “Freddie!” chant when they spotted star 1st baseman Freddie Freeman.
I’m with fans on a 101 Freeway overpass, where the team buses just streamed by to wild cheers. “There’s Miggy!” one man shouted, referring to game 7 hero Miguel Rojas. The #Dodgers parade is officially on.
November 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I’m with fans on a 101 Freeway overpass, where the team buses just streamed by to wild cheers. “There’s Miggy!” one man shouted, referring to game 7 hero Miguel Rojas. The #Dodgers parade is officially on.
The last time I saw the 101 Freeway totally empty through DTLA it was February — and an intense immigration rally had shut down the roadway. Today, Dodger fans are lining an overpass as they wait for the team’s buses to drive by.
November 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The last time I saw the 101 Freeway totally empty through DTLA it was February — and an intense immigration rally had shut down the roadway. Today, Dodger fans are lining an overpass as they wait for the team’s buses to drive by.
Jane Lee regretted not going to last year’s #Dodgers parade. So after they recorded the final out in game 7, the Monterey Park resident knew where she’d be Monday. She had a new favorite player: Yoshi Yamamoto.
But she had love for his teammates too: “I want to see everybody.”
But she had love for his teammates too: “I want to see everybody.”
November 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Jane Lee regretted not going to last year’s #Dodgers parade. So after they recorded the final out in game 7, the Monterey Park resident knew where she’d be Monday. She had a new favorite player: Yoshi Yamamoto.
But she had love for his teammates too: “I want to see everybody.”
But she had love for his teammates too: “I want to see everybody.”
Good morning from DTLA, where I’m covering the #Dodgers parade. Loudspeakers are blasting Ice Cube, Nate Dogg and, of course, Randy Newman. Grand Avenue is a sea of blue set against a gray sky whose cloud cover is steadily burning off. Follow along here!
November 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Good morning from DTLA, where I’m covering the #Dodgers parade. Loudspeakers are blasting Ice Cube, Nate Dogg and, of course, Randy Newman. Grand Avenue is a sea of blue set against a gray sky whose cloud cover is steadily burning off. Follow along here!
Here are the Saturday night homepages of the L.A. Times, Toronto Star, L.A. Daily News and Toronto Sun.
November 2, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Here are the Saturday night homepages of the L.A. Times, Toronto Star, L.A. Daily News and Toronto Sun.
The $150 Dodger Stadium tomahawk steak may be an obscene affront to ballpark fare, but the World Series special is a deal — compared to similar cuts at several L.A. steakhouses. A tomahawk price breakdown:
🥩Baltaire, $220
🥩Mastro’s, $195
🥩Nick + Stef’s, $190
🥩Cut, $250
🥩Baltaire, $220
🥩Mastro’s, $195
🥩Nick + Stef’s, $190
🥩Cut, $250
October 29, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The $150 Dodger Stadium tomahawk steak may be an obscene affront to ballpark fare, but the World Series special is a deal — compared to similar cuts at several L.A. steakhouses. A tomahawk price breakdown:
🥩Baltaire, $220
🥩Mastro’s, $195
🥩Nick + Stef’s, $190
🥩Cut, $250
🥩Baltaire, $220
🥩Mastro’s, $195
🥩Nick + Stef’s, $190
🥩Cut, $250
A royal presence at Chavez Ravine: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are at Dodger Stadium for game four of the World Series. When they appeared on the Jumbotron, the crowd seemed decidedly nonplussed.
October 29, 2025 at 12:52 AM
A royal presence at Chavez Ravine: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are at Dodger Stadium for game four of the World Series. When they appeared on the Jumbotron, the crowd seemed decidedly nonplussed.
If you’ve read our scoop on how the authorities caught the men allegedly behind the $100 million Brink’s heist and you want to know more, check out our latest video on the crime (by Brenda Elizondo): www.latimes.com/00000199-f3b...
Inside the Brink’s heist: how alleged burglars behind $100-million theft were caught
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October 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
If you’ve read our scoop on how the authorities caught the men allegedly behind the $100 million Brink’s heist and you want to know more, check out our latest video on the crime (by Brenda Elizondo): www.latimes.com/00000199-f3b...
“Today, my resistance is my joy.”
A Friday gathering at USC that was meant to be a rally opposing the signing of President Trump’s education compact has morphed into a celebration a day after the university rejected the deal w/ the White House. Our story: www.latimes.com/california/s...
A Friday gathering at USC that was meant to be a rally opposing the signing of President Trump’s education compact has morphed into a celebration a day after the university rejected the deal w/ the White House. Our story: www.latimes.com/california/s...
October 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“Today, my resistance is my joy.”
A Friday gathering at USC that was meant to be a rally opposing the signing of President Trump’s education compact has morphed into a celebration a day after the university rejected the deal w/ the White House. Our story: www.latimes.com/california/s...
A Friday gathering at USC that was meant to be a rally opposing the signing of President Trump’s education compact has morphed into a celebration a day after the university rejected the deal w/ the White House. Our story: www.latimes.com/california/s...
The White House has responded to USC's decision to not sign the president's education compact. A Trump spokesperson said: "As long as they are not begging for federal funding, universities are free to implement any lawful policies they would like." www.latimes.com/california/s...
October 17, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The White House has responded to USC's decision to not sign the president's education compact. A Trump spokesperson said: "As long as they are not begging for federal funding, universities are free to implement any lawful policies they would like." www.latimes.com/california/s...
Breaking: USC has rejected President Trump's education compact. The university's interim president Beong-Soo Kim said in a statement that he had sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education turning down the Trump offer, which has been presented to nine schools. www.latimes.com/california/s...
USC rejects Trump education compact
The University of Southern California had rejected the controversial education compact the Trump administration offered it and eight other schools.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Breaking: USC has rejected President Trump's education compact. The university's interim president Beong-Soo Kim said in a statement that he had sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education turning down the Trump offer, which has been presented to nine schools. www.latimes.com/california/s...
The seven L.A. men who allegedly pulled off the $100 million Brink’s heist took precautions. They used burner phones, for one. But the night before the heist, one of them made a mistake that led to their eventual capture. Our exclusive: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Inside the Brink's heist probe: how alleged burglars behind $100-million theft were caught
Cellular phone data and a serendipitous turn eventually led authorities to the seven men accused of carrying out the burglary of a Brink's big rig in July 2022.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The seven L.A. men who allegedly pulled off the $100 million Brink’s heist took precautions. They used burner phones, for one. But the night before the heist, one of them made a mistake that led to their eventual capture. Our exclusive: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Since Oct. 7, colleges campuses have been a crucible, roiled by a pro-Palestinian protest movement that some see as antisemitic. What happens to that effort now, after the return of Israeli hostages and a stop to the war in Gaza? Story with @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social: www.latimes.com/california/s...
October 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Since Oct. 7, colleges campuses have been a crucible, roiled by a pro-Palestinian protest movement that some see as antisemitic. What happens to that effort now, after the return of Israeli hostages and a stop to the war in Gaza? Story with @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social: www.latimes.com/california/s...
California universities are facing intense backlash for handing over employees’ personal contact info to the Trump administration as it investigates campus antisemitism, amping up tensions over government incursions into higher ed. On today’s front page: www.latimes.com/california/s...
October 14, 2025 at 3:21 AM
California universities are facing intense backlash for handing over employees’ personal contact info to the Trump administration as it investigates campus antisemitism, amping up tensions over government incursions into higher ed. On today’s front page: www.latimes.com/california/s...
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MIT says it will reject the Trump university compact. USC, when we asked today, declined to take any further position on the proposal. @danielnmiller.bsky.social and I report:
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As USC considers Trump’s offer tying funding to conservative policies, MIT firmly rejects it
MIT is among the first to express forceful views either in favor of or against an agreement the White House billed as providing "multiple positive benefits."
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October 11, 2025 at 2:22 AM
MIT says it will reject the Trump university compact. USC, when we asked today, declined to take any further position on the proposal. @danielnmiller.bsky.social and I report:
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
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Goodbye cafeteria corn dogs? Goodbye pepperoni pizza? Gov. Newsom has signed a law that will ban some ultra-processed foods in California schools starting in 2035. In a first, the law also defines what exactly an ultra-processed food is. Our deep dive: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Goodbye pepperoni pizza? New state law to ban some ultra-processed foods from school meals
A new California law will define, for the first time, ultra-processed foods — and ban ones "of concern" in K-12 schools in the state starting in 2032.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Goodbye cafeteria corn dogs? Goodbye pepperoni pizza? Gov. Newsom has signed a law that will ban some ultra-processed foods in California schools starting in 2035. In a first, the law also defines what exactly an ultra-processed food is. Our deep dive: www.latimes.com/california/s...
In forceful speeches, USC department chairs, professors and researchers called President Trump's education compact “egregiously invalid,” “probably unconstitutional,” “antithetical to principles of academic freedom” & “a Trojan horse.” Inside the Academic Senate mtg: www.latimes.com/california/s...
USC faculty members denounce Trump compact that would shift university to the right
The USC Academic Senate held a special meeting to discuss the Trump administration's education compact, which was presented to the school last week.
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October 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In forceful speeches, USC department chairs, professors and researchers called President Trump's education compact “egregiously invalid,” “probably unconstitutional,” “antithetical to principles of academic freedom” & “a Trojan horse.” Inside the Academic Senate mtg: www.latimes.com/california/s...