Solvang, California’s enchanting Danish town, goes full Christmas
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> If you’re eager to mark the holidays this year with a Danish flair but Copenhagen seems a tad too far away, you might find the answer in Solvang. An answer that includes gnomes and a troll. That city,…
Metropolitan Water doubles rebate for nonresidential turf removal
The days of huge, unused swaths of public and commercial lawns appear to be numbered in California and the Metropolitan Water District is offering an incentive to hasten their demise, at least in Southern California: A whopping $7-per-square-foot rebate to…
DSRT Surf, a surf park in Palm Desert, is set to open in 2026
Forget Malibu or the North Shore. Next summer, you can catch a wave in Palm Desert, 100 miles from the nearest ocean. After years of delays, DSRT Surf, the Coachella Valley’s second surf destination, is expected to open to the…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Hannah Pilkes
Although she hails from New York City, actor and comedian Hannah Pilkes confesses that living in Los Angeles has won her over. “I adored the comedy scene in New York, but the allure of L.A. is undeniable,” she says. Pilkes,…
Slash, Guns N’ Roses legend, talks about his favorite theme park rides
Guitar ace Slash rose to prominence with an unmistakable look as the anchor of Guns N’ Roses. A true rock ’n’ roll persona, the artist was once rarely seen without a drooping cigarette and a top hat, the latter of…
L.A. Affairs: I’m pausing my life in Los Angeles for love in Florida. Am I doing the right thing?
Kathy and I were married almost 30 years until her breast cancer ended things on my birthday in 2018. It’s weird how life happens. We were blessed with a precious daughter, now 25. Our family was formed largely by the…
Ben Uyeda’s Reset Hotel in Joshua Tree is modern, minimal and modular
Dressed in torn cargo pants and beat up Vans, architectural designer and DIY influencer Ben Uyeda was stretched out poolside in a rare moment of repose on a recent Tuesday evening at Reset, his new hotel in 29 Palms. “This…
Liz Gilbert details sex addiction, partner Rayya’s death in new book
In 2000, Elizabeth Gilbert, a successful magazine writer and author of short stories who would go on to even greater acclaim with the publication of “Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia” six years…
We Explore Earth has full-moon hikes, yoga, stargazing and community
As the last bit of the afternoon sun beamed down on a patch of grass right outside Elysian Park, hikers unfurled yoga mats and stretched beside a busy street. Dogs tugged at their leashes. William Vazquez moved through the crowd,…
‘Love Island USA’ star hospitalized after rodeo mishap
“Love Island USA” star Taylor Williams says he is “all good” after being thrown from his horse during the Arizona Invitational Black Rodeo in Scottsdale. In a TikTok video, Williams’ horse seemingly trips over another horse before falling to the…
Chloë Grace Moretz marries longtime girlfriend Kate Harrison
Chloë Grace Moretz tied the knot with her longtime girlfriend over Labor Day weekend. The “Kick-Ass” actor married model and photographer Kate Harrison during a private ceremony, reports Vogue, which was on site when the brides were doing the final…
Have anxiety? So do these comedians. These strategies help them cope.
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> “If you don’t have anxiety,” stand-up comedian Aparna Nancherla riffs onstage, “the way I would describe it is there’s, like, an edgy improv group in your brain and it just needs a one-word suggestion to spin, like, countless…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Alex Edelman
In “The Paper,” the much anticipated mockumentary spinoff to “The Office,” Alex Edelman plays intrepid accountant/reporter Adam Cooper, part of the team tasked with reviving local newspaper “The Toledo Truth-Teller.” Edelman was also a writer and consulting producer for the…
Commentary: L.A. parks get low marks, but opening schoolyards could improve grades
As report cards go, it was one you hoped the dog would eat before anyone saw it. In a recent ranking of parks in the nation’s 100 most populous cities, Los Angeles surrendered its spot at No. 88. And dropped…
70 new food items each week? South Korea is the convenience store capital of the world
SEOUL — In many parts of the world, convenience stores are the shops of last resort: cigarettes, sodas and laundry detergent. But in South Korea, you might find single malt whiskies, $800 French wines, 24K gold bars, shampoo and conditioner refill…
How a chance encounter on a Hollywood rooftop changed my life
My friends Natasha and Mimi and I were tired of getting ghosted on the dating apps. A year after I moved from Miami to L.A., I felt as if the only way to meet someone for real in this city…
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Tell us: Do you take the exact same vacation year after year?
As September begins, legions of Californians have just wound up their summer travels, which often follow family traditions. Frequently there are lakes involved. Or islands. Or a national park. We’re asking readers to tell us about a place you keep…
What to know about Chuck’s Arcade, the adult-focused Chuck E. Cheese
Chuck E. Cheese is all grown-up. Sort of. Brea Mall is now home to a Chuck’s Arcade, the first location in California and 10th in the U.S. When the company unveiled the concept earlier this year, headlines branded it as…
Did this clock belong to JFK? Inside one man’s decades-long obsession
Bill Anderson was close to 70 when he first spotted the clock. It looked like a ship’s wheel, a kitschy bit of decor you might see at a nautically themed bar. But he was drawn to it because of its…
Inside the newest hotel in Ojai, which is also the oldest
Downtown Ojai’s newest hotel, which is also its oldest, stands along Ojai Avenue like a rancher in his best string tie and leather vest. This property, now known as Hotel El Roblar, has been a fixture on Ojai’s main street…
Their habitat garden and historic home are sweeter after years in NYC
Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. It was a friend’s tiny apartment garden that brought Christian Svanes Kolding and Adriana Estrada together in San…
Want to restore your attention span? Spend time outdoors
Walking in nature for as little as 15 to 20 minutes can improve your attention span — even if you don’t always enjoy it. In his new 324-page book, “Nature and the Mind: The Science of How Nature Improves Cognitive,…
Searching for my L.A. match meant not listening to my mother’s advice
My mother had always admonished me to date nice Jewish girls. Otherwise, I might fall in love with someone who wasn’t. When I moved to Los Angeles, I’m sure she thought I had come to the perfect place. Living off…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Zack Fox
Long before Zack Fox was making scene-stealing appearances in “Abbott Elementary,” releasing music and amassing millions of views on his sweat-inducing DJ sets, he was best known for his Twitter jokes. Fox, a graphic artist and emcee for Atlanta-based indie…
Woodworker Harold Greene crafts soulful furniture in San Pedro
On a hot August morning, sunlight pools across a warm-toned teak dining table in Harold Greene’s backyard in San Pedro. The table, which Greene built, has a long bench on one side and two handmade chairs on the other, all…
On inheriting your grandmother’s jewelry and reinventing style
The first time I saw the watch was not in real life but in a painting, a self-portrait. In it, my grandmother wears a crisp white blouse, collar popped up, tucked into a matching full skirt. She’s standing in front…
Are you over 90 years old and very physically active?
I’ll never forget the moment I met 93-year-old DeLoyce Alcorn. It was last fall and he was in the midst of his weekly workout at the Strength Shoppe in Echo Park. The retired aerospace engineer, then 92, was wearing a…
‘Pirates Wanted’ is an interactive show aboard a Long Beach tall ship
Pirating, as evidenced by centuries of stories and one of the greatest theme park rides, has long fascinated. Seafaring and sword fighting imply adventure. Dice games? Bluffing and strategy. And if you’re really lucky, maybe you’ll find a mermaid. Audience…
A couple tore out their lawn and planted a magical low water landscape
Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. When it’s hot in Los Angeles, hummingbirds, butterflies and bees flock to the gardens that Lexie Glass and…
Accessories tap into different versions of ourselves
The first piece I ever wrote for Image was about my love of hats. It’s a love I trace to my cotton, wide-brimmed hat that I wore when I was 6, probably from the Gap, that had a large sunflower…
Speaker freaker: Transcend time on the dance floor
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Chris Paul
Before Chris Paul was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2011, he had a stereotypical view of the city. “When I came as a visitor, we always stayed at the Ritz-Carlton in the Marina, and every player, all [we]…
A French guy and I connected so well that I overlooked the red flags
I was just back in L.A. after a stint in Vancouver that saw my soon-to-be-ex-husband realizing his dreams of becoming a successful actor and hooking up with a movie star who was not me. I was hurt, but it had…
Stylist Kaamilah Thomas on her favorite accessories
Before even the utterance of a word, Kaamilah Thomas spoke for herself. A warm energy and eclectic style radiated from her, feet away from me, as my co-worker — now friend — called me over to introduce us. That was…
A guide to L.A.’s ‘Spinning Sunset’ vinyl fair on the Sunset Strip
At Whisky a Go Go, the Doors were the house band during the summer of 1966. Bob Marley and the Wailers recorded a live album at the Roxy. Van Halen got their start at shuttered nightclub Gazzarri’s. It’s undeniable that…
They tore down their L.A. midcentury home and built a modern new one
The first thing you notice about the Monterey Park home of artist Yi Kai and his wife, Jian Zheng, is the swimming pool. Like David Hockney’s pool paintings, which celebrate the sun-filled landscapes of Los Angeles, the glistening ripples of…
Model Princess Gollum on sunglasses, identity and her online alias
Princess Gollum wears Duran Lantink dress, Maison Margiela shoes, Acne Studios sunglasses from Rocotito Archives, Justine Clenquet jewelry, nails by Carolyn Orellana. Almost every time Princess Gollum leaves her home, she’s shielded from the outside world by her favorite Rick…
Is Southern California prepared to avoid a ‘Day Zero’ water crisis?
Over the last century, Southern California has grown and thrived by accessing water from faraway sources including the Colorado River, the Eastern Sierra’s streams and the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Massive aqueducts transport water through deserts, farmlands and mountains to…
Paul Chan renovates an L.A. Craftsman home inspired by Wong Kar Wai
Outside of Paul Chan’s Silver Lake studio, the rush of L.A. turns tranquil as pineapple guava plants brush against a wall in the warm breeze. Chan opens the wooden gate and ushers me into a sanctuary of his creation: a…
The unsung solution for our waste crisis: Reusable items
Figuring out what should go into your curbside waste bins is hardly straightforward. Consider your single-use coffee cup — the one holding the latte you’re going to drink as you drive to work. It’s paper, right? So it can be…
Commentary: Prepare to say a frond farewell to Los Angeles’ palm trees
Call forth the mourners from far and wide. And remind them to bring their chainsaws. We gather to prepare ourselves to bid a frond farewell to Los Angeles’ palm trees. Los Angeles knows how to weather a crisis — or…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Alan Tudyk
Even if you’re not sure you’ve seen Alan Tudyk in the numerous films or TV shows he’s appeared in, you’ve definitely heard him. Tudyk has been endearing audiences with his vocal stylings ever since 2002’s “Ice Age” — he voiced…
Meet Erik Charlotte, L.A.’s rising avant-garde designer
Erik Charlotte VonSosen has always talked of her craft in a nonchalant fashion. I’ve often witnessed this whenever I see the L.A.-based designer. We go somewhere, maybe a crowded house party or a flea market, and someone strikes up a…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Manny Jacinto
Among the herd of aspiring actors who move to Los Angeles to pursue their Hollywood dreams, Manny Jacinto was sure to set modest expectations for himself. “In my head, I was going to come here a few times,” says Jacinto,…
I wanted to marry my boyfriend. But did he want to marry me?
What a jerk, I thought, after Clark yelled at me again to pull faster on the sailboat’s lines to keep pace with the changes of the wind as we headed to open water from Marina del Rey. “I’m never going…
Seized $300-million Russian superyacht is set to be auctioned off
The Russian oligarch billionaire lifestyle can be yours for the potentially low, low price of tens of millions of dollars, courtesy of the U.S. government. The National Maritime Services, working on behalf of the U.S. Marshals Service, is auctioning off…
Ballers, a new pickleball-centric social club, is coming to DTLA
A sprawling social club centering on racquet sports — the ubiquitous pickleball and rising padel, a blend of tennis and squash — is making its way to downtown L.A. next summer. With the cheeky name Ballers, the club will be…
A couple transform their apartment with art and thrifted furnishings
When Natalie Babcock and Samuel Gibson found a listing for a sunny apartment in Beachwood Canyon five years ago, they immediately fell for the two bedroom’s charming built-in bookshelves, faux fireplace, hardwood floors and formal dining room. Practical amenities such…
Free plant stand for Altadena residents rebuilds community ties
Before the Eaton fire came in January, Altadena was a lush, green suburb. Hailed for its proximity to the mountains, its streets lined with majestic century-old trees, and its gardens, the community was a haven for those looking for a…
Is it okay if your partner still follows their ex on social media?
What are your thoughts on partners continuing to follow ex-lovers on social media? Let’s transcend the digital realm for a moment and consider the crux of this pain point, which reveals a conundrum that reaches far beyond our phones. There…
Halloween every day? Universal Horror Unleashed opens in Las Vegas
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Las Vegas — I turn a bend and see a figure in a cornfield. The gray sky is foreboding, a storm clearly on the horizon. When I take a step forward, I’m hit with a gust of wind…
Researchers figure out what’s caused devastating sea star epidemic
A study published Monday offers long-awaited clarity on a more than decade-long marine mystery: What has been killing the sunflower sea star? In 2013, something began ravaging sea stars along the West Coast, turning them into decaying, fragmented carcasses. Over…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge has always written what she feels, and what she’s feeling right now, at this moment in her life, is liberated. The folk-rock legend, best known for her raspy ’90s anthems (cue “Come to my window …”), just finished…
Older Palisades fire evacuees restart is bumpy, with a soft landing
Joe and Arline Halper loved their house, their neighborhood and their lifestyle in Pacific Palisades, and the plan was to stay there indefinitely. Even as Joe hit 95 and Arline approached 89, neither of them thought of themselves as old,…
I wanted connection and intimacy with ethical nonmonogamous people
I walked into the Los Feliz gay bar dressed in my New York City best: leather pants, a crisp top-buttoned white shirt, sneakers, silver jewelry and a cow-print bucket hat. We had matched on Hinge, and she immediately offered to…
What to shop, see and smell in L.A. this August
Eckhaus Latta’s the Snap After selling out of their first bag design, the Snap, Eckhaus Latta is re-releasing it in three new colors: Bone, an understated off-white, Forget, a dreamy sky blue, and navy, a classic tone to round out…
Their tiny L.A. apartment is an absolute explosion of color
Isa Beniston and Scotty Zaletel are romantics. Not just in their love for one another, which they are as vocal about three years in as budding high school crushes, but also in the way they describe the contents of their…
‘Japanese walking’ promises big health gains in 30 minutes
It promises the benefits of a 10,000-step walk in just 30 minutes. No gym membership required. Just a pair of shoes and a willingness to alternate between brisk and slow-paced walking in three-minute bursts. Dubbed “Japanese walking,” the latest viral…
This rundown Hollywood motel gets a new status: L.A. historic monument
The Hollywood Premiere Motel doesn’t get a lot of rave reviews — in fact, it’s among the lowest ranked lodgings in the city. But thanks to its mid-century Googie design, it is the first motel to join the L.A.’s Historic-Cultural…
Killer Fitness embraces horror of working out with ‘Slashercise’
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> On a recent 90-degree morning, a dozen or so gals and a couple guys of varying ages and sizes, some wearing flamboyant retro leg warmers and spandex, stand outside of a hot pink and black Burbank storefront. They’re…
SoCal’s Museum of Make Believe is a world of handmade wonder
With a playful spirit and a childlike sense of curiosity, it’s perhaps no surprise that the whimsically named Museum of Make Believe appealed instantly to a young audience. The Laguna Beach space, a 1,000-square-foot love letter to fairy tales, is…
Oh, you weren’t at the 200-person literary reading inside of a pool at the Korean Spa?
We deserve sexy things, OK? Like simmering in a max-capacity Jacuzzi while eating a dripping watermelon paleta and listening to writer Paige Elkington talk about what happens when you sleep with your celebrity crush. L.A. descended into the steamy lair…
For these coveted California campgrounds, a new lottery system launches
State parks officials say they’re unveiling a lottery-style drawing system for select campsites in three of California’s most sought-after state park campgrounds: Malibu Creek, Morro Bay and McArthur-Burney Falls. The new system began this month at Malibu Creek, allowing would-be…
A smelly corpse flower is about to bloom again at the Huntington
In the mysterious world of plants at the Huntington, it’s that time of year again. The extremely rare — and extremely stinky — corpse flower is about to bloom. Sometime toward the end of this week, the plant is expected…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jack Quaid
After starring in several back-to-back projects over the past six months, Jack Quaid has been eager to finally settle in for a bit. “It’s amazing that I get to do this job, but I do find myself missing home a…
More liver disease among heavy drinkers — without more drinking
Serious liver disease is becoming more common among Americans who drink heavily, according to a new study from Keck Medicine of USC. It’s not that more people are partying with alcohol. And it’s not that the drinkers are having more…
The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum: What to expect when you visit
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> For thousands of years, the Chumash people lived along California’s Central Coast and on its Channel Islands. Then the newcomers arrived — Spanish explorers, Catholic missionaries, Mexican rancheros, California settlers — and the Chumash way of life was…
I wouldn’t hear from the guy I was seeing for weeks. It was a red flag
He was everything I wasn’t. A New Yorker from a wealthy family, a film producer who moved easily among famous people, called them by their first names and went to Nobu with them for dinners that cost almost as much…
Inside the wild word of dog wellness in Los Angeles
The Jaguar Supersport, ’65 Ford Thunderbird and ’73 Alfa Romeo are taken by other clients today, so Dug — an 8-year-old golden retriever — is being chauffeured to the Sunset Strip in a presidential Cadillac stretch limo for his spa…
Dog Coalition L.A. saves shelter dogs while building human friendships
Wee soccer players squeal past a cluster of seniors practicing tai chi. The Metro rumbles by. Joggers crunch along gravel paths. A man on a bench eats a burrito. “We chose this place for the distractions,” says Priscilla Johnston, who,…
How do you know when it’s the right time to euthanize a beloved pet?
Mazie was my sweet girl, a jaunty caramel-colored spaniel with bulgy brown eyes that radiated love, even in her final days when she fell almost every time she tried to stand. At least, that’s the version I want to believe….
The most over-the-top things L.A. dog owners do for their pets
Pet parent. Fur baby. Doggy daycare. Since the mid-2010s, these monikers have adorned myriad T-shirts and tote bags — like quotes from a classic sitcom. But in modern L.A., they’re no joke. Los Angeles is a dog town, no bones…
The best dog breeds for L.A. people, from movie lovers to surfers
Los Angeles is a city for dogs. We have a great climate, hundreds of miles of dog-friendly trails, dog beaches and restaurants that offer a dog menu. There are bakeries for dogs and even luxury boutiques for all your bougie…
Coins? Cards? Apps? The hell that is paying for parking in L.A.
Matt Glaeser had just dropped his kids off at their grandparents’ house for the day when he pulled into a parking spot near Sam’s Bagels on Larchmont Boulevard on his way to work. He tried to feed the meter from…
When life became overwhelming, this musician started ‘Piano & Prayer’
Jonathan Singletary is almost ready to go live on Instagram. He scans his short-sleeve button-up — it’s clean and different from the one he wore last time. He takes a few deep breaths. He throws up a quick thank-you to…
Exploring L.A.’s obsession with our dog best friends
Lifestyle This innovative effort to save L.A.’s shelter dogs fosters human friendships too Dog Coalition Los Angeles aims to keep dogs out of the city’s overcrowded shelters by supporting foster volunteers with guidance, training classes and a community of peers…
How to make a huge life change when everything feels too daunting
In 2012, Cassidy Krug competed in her first and last Olympics. Raised by two diving coaches, Krug was in diapers when she started dreaming of competing. At 27 years old, she had a shot at the Olympic bronze medal but…
Contributor: Kids in camp? Nope. Got a summer schedule? Nope. Cue the mom guilt
“How’s your summer?” a mom asked from across the living room at a baby shower in June. She was standing with a small group of other moms of my daughter’s classmates whom I hadn’t seen since school ended almost a…
Dog left at undisclosed shelter after ICE raid on Home Depot is found
Some animal advocates feared that a dog featured in a Times story about the pets of people being deported would be euthanized, after he was taken to an undisclosed L.A. County shelter. But 3-year-old pit bull Chuco has been located…
Can coyotes and bears be friends? The Altadena sightings, explained
Altadenans are no strangers to animal sightings — there are peacocks and parrots aplenty around town — but news of a coyote and black bear palling around town together recently has locals talking. First introduced to the public via a…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Marlee Matlin
Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Marlee Matlin always looked forward to Sundays. It was her father’s only day off, so her family made a weekly tradition of meeting up with close friends for breakfast at a local deli….
We had a wonderful time on our date. Why didn’t he give me his number?
It was September 2021, and the fall chill was creeping in. Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, I had been shackled to my 350-square-foot studio apartment in Miracle Mile, supervising two dogs who couldn’t get along. I felt…
What to know about ‘Walt Disney — A Magical Life’ at Disneyland
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> By now, many Disney fans have had a chance to see the officially released images by the company as well as close-up pictures taken by park guests. There have been quibbles, to say the least, with many a…
What was the best Disneyland era? Looking back on the past 70 years
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> It’s all about a California (and high-growth) state of mind. A park photographer, Kristin Wagner, photographs visitors as they enter Disney’s California Adventure, just below a recreation of the Golden Gate Bridge. (Don Kelsen/Los Angeles Times) In a…
This bookstore’s mascot is a 10-year-old cat. And her birthday rocked
The cupcakes were ordered, the decorations were up and the children were buzzing. After months of preparation, the employees at Once Upon a Time Bookstore in Montrose were all set for their biggest event of the year: Pippi Longstocking, the…
Tradesman Aaron Moore refinishes thrift finds and $175,000 fine art
Aaron Moore was at his workshop in Garden Grove when the first wave of pain hit. That fall morning in 2022, the furniture refinisher, who was 36 at the time, felt his limbs begin to tingle as he took the…
How to feel good in L.A., according to a reformed workaholic
L.A.-based author and podcaster, Jennifer Romolini, is a reformed workaholic who spent more than 20 years in high-profile positions at women’s magazines and lifestyle websites. Her 2024 memoir, “Ambition Monster,” chronicles how, after a “harrowing and violent childhood,” she used…
Parking in L.A. is complicated. Tell us how you’re coping
Not so long ago, parking at the curb in Southern California was relatively simple: It was either free to park, or you had to feed change into a meter. Boy, times have changed! Now, any given meter might require quarters,…
A photo booth museum is opening in L.A. Here’s how to experience it.
Picture this: A gaggle of 21-year-olds squeeze into a booth, pull the curtain and smile for the camera. After a series of mysterious analog rumblings, the booth expels a tiny strip of prints. The posers crowd in to savor the…
When a life coach manifests nothing but debt and delusion
When Anela Pasalic moved from her rural hometown in Småland, Sweden, to study in the capital of Stockholm, she remembers feeling isolated and severely depressed. It was then that she happened across a glamorous spiritual guru. Pasalic watched on her…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Nathan Fillion
Nathan Fillion straddles the line between everyman and hunk — and he’s built a career out of it. He’s a natural in roles that require both charisma and a touch of self-awareness, whether he’s solving crimes, commanding a spaceship or…
Doctors and experts recommend walking 10,000 steps daily
The magic number shows up on smartwatches, fitness apps and office step challenges. For many, hitting 10,000 steps in a day has become a marker of good health — a goal that prompts post-dinner walks, lunchtime laps around the block…
I gave him my phone number. Would this guy get in touch with me?
This story begins at MiniBar, as so many of my Hollywood stories do. Well, technically it’s called Lily’s Bar now, but to me it will always be MiniBar — the inconspicuous hole-in-the-wall bar found inside the Best Western — no…
Tom Kutrosky, a 90-year-old from Ventura, does stair-climbing races
Gripping the stairwell railings inside the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel on a recent afternoon, Tom Kutrosky ran up the steps two at a time — part of his training for an upcoming race that involves taking on 110 floors’…
Where to watch the ‘Love Island USA’ season finale in L.A.
“Let it go!” one person screamed at a massive TV screen. “Get him out of my villa!” shouted another. “Oh, we’re voting tonight!” declared another as they whipped their index finger in a circular motion as if to say, “We…
Why L.A. fire victims may be feeling worse now psychologically
In the first months after the L.A. wildfires, which took my family’s Palisades home, I fashioned myself a master of compartmentalization. I felt little emotion, laser-focused on finding a place for our family to live and procuring essentials: toothbrushes, mouthwash,…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Patrick Ta
Celebrity makeup artist and entrepreneur Patrick Ta admits that he is constantly falling in and out of love with Los Angeles — the place he’s called home for the last 13 years. “[But] right now, I’m obsessed with Los Angeles,”…
I had been single for eight years. Would my dating luck improve?
Sitting on a plane from Budapest to Los Angeles — a journey I was familiar with — felt different this time. I was visualizing my new startup job in sunny Manhattan Beach, thinking through onboarding and first impressions. But mostly,…
Lenny Pearce’s baby rave: dancing toddlers, glow sticks and bass drops
Natalie Z. Briones is a concert veteran. She’s been to heavy metal concerts and a punk music festival where she napped most of the time. On Sunday, she attended her first baby rave. Natalie is a few months shy of…
VTubers are descending on L.A. with multiple concerts
Kou Mariya hasn’t shown her work to her family. That’s because Mariya, not her real name, is living a dual identity, and to protect her privacy, only the most sacred of confidants — or business partners — can know her…
Griffith Park Pool, dry since 2020, to be replaced
The historic Griffith Park Pool, built in 1927 and once the largest aquatic facility in Los Angeles, has been dry since 2020. Now, as summer heats up, residents are learning that it won’t be filled again. Instead, the city is…
A roundup of accessories from Paris Fashion Week
A few weeks ago, I was bound to crutches after fracturing the neck of my femur while running a half-marathon with Image’s fashion director at large, Keyla Marquez. This happened right before Paris Fashion Week for the men’s spring/summer 2026…
These art and fashion happenings are July’s hottest offerings
Boucheron Boutique opens on Rodeo Venture inside the newest Boucheron Boutique, the luxury French jewelry house’s first Los Angeles location. On Rodeo Drive, the shop’s interior captures a sense of old Hollywood glamour and infuses influences from California’s lush landscapes….
Art inspiration for when you want to decorate your bathroom
Many sins have been committed in bathrooms — at least when it comes to decor. Cluttered with crude “dad humor” cartoons, sappy inspirational wall hangings and peeling travel posters, these intimate spaces are often artless. But they don’t have to…
L.A. creatives gather under the Eiffel Tower for Paris Fashion Week
How do you bring L.A. to Paris Fashion Week? “Literally just drop a pin,” says strategist and consultant Stephanie Ramos. We’re at the Courtside X Akila picnic at Champ de Mars, an annual tradition that made it out of a…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Victoria Monét
Like most busy working mothers who struggle with work-life balance, three-time Grammy Award winner Victoria Monét cherishes spending time with her 4-year-old daughter, Hazel, who she shares with ex-boyfriend fitness trainer John Gaines. In Sunday Funday, L.A. people give us…
What do you do if you have feelings for your roommate?
I grew up in Los Angeles a hopeless romantic with my head permanently tilted toward the sky and a copy of “Romeo and Juliet” worn from rereading. I devoured that book far too young and believed in it far too…
Goth Shakira’s advice for finding love in Los Angeles
How do I find love in L.A.? Our beloved Los Angeles holds so much, has been holding so much — especially as of late. Among the pain, anger and fiery impulse to act and defend our communities in the face…
The curvy couch is making a comeback. Should you get one?
Over the past few years, the forecast has been cloudy when it comes to couches. Cumulus-like sofas have descended from the skies into living rooms across Los Angeles and the country at large. To some, like Annie Elliott of Annie…
Agoura Hills wildlife crossing project preps for partial road closures
When you’re trying to build a mountain over one of the country’s busiest freeways, it’s easy to be envious of original creation stories, when natural spaces were formed with just a wave of the hand. In those stories, there were…
Jacaranda trees burned in wildfires show signs of regrowth
It was Alexis Murphy’s tradition to photograph the jacaranda that guarded her childhood home in Pasadena. One year, she arranged its violet droppings in the shape of a heart. Another year, she turned them into a cartoon smiley face. But…
Rami Kim makes figurines of beloved pets held in loving memory
Ceramic characters, each with their own whimsical charm, gaze from various angles in Rami Kim’s studio. Built by hand, their faces emerge from planters, ceramic dishes and slip-cast mugs like the cast of an animated Hayao Miyazaki movie. On a…
L.A. artist finds charming rental after being evicted from apartment
After living in her two-bedroom apartment in Los Feliz for more than a decade, Debra Weiss encountered a problem experienced by many renters in Los Angeles: She was evicted. “I moved into the apartment in 2014, and four years later,…
How Erewhon became a Los Angeles tourist destination
When William Rath mapped out his post-law school trip to Los Angeles in May, his itinerary included the city’s quintessential landmarks: gazing up at the Hollywood sign from Beachwood Canyon, taking a celebrity homes tour, scanning the Pacific Ocean for…
Summer happenings at SoCal theme parks: Disneyland, Knott’s and more
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Guests will be asked to pick a side at Six Flags Magic Mountain’s “DC Heroes and Villains” fest. (Six Flags Magic Mountain) The Valencia coaster park this summer is leaning into superhero properties. The likes of Batman, Superman,…
Silver Lake is now home to L.A.’s first women’s sports bar
When Janie and Stephanie Ellingwood went to a local brewery one night to watch a U.S. Women’s National Team soccer game with some friends, they didn’t think it would be a big deal to ask the staff to turn on…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Judy Greer
Chances are, you’ve seen (or heard) Judy Greer in one of her many roles over her prolific, multidecade career. She’s played Maggie Lang in “Ant-Man,” voiced Cheryl Tunt in the long-running animated adult sitcom “Archer,” and appeared as Jennifer Garner’s…
Ebony Beach Club’s Juneteenth celebration on the Santa Monica Pier
This year is the Ebony Beach Club’s fourth annual Juneteenth celebration. The club’s founder, Brick, is pictured holding the club’s flag above his head. (Cerys Davies / Los Angeles Times) The Ebony Beach Club‘s priority is to create a space…
I met a promising guy on a dating site. But was he catfishing me?
“You don’t revere me anymore.” The words rolled off my tongue at my husband, who had been acting strangely for a few days. “Revere?” he said with such distaste that it stunned me. Then I did what any wife married…
How many times is too many times to flake on someone?
We’ve all been there: You’ve made plans with a friend and been looking forward to the get-together all day. Maybe you turned down other invitations to keep this commitment or you’re just excited to spend time with someone you like….
The thrill of seeing a rocket launch in this California coastal town
The first time Gene Kozicki drove to Lompoc to see a rocket blast off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, it was night, and the whole scene reminded him of the movie “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” The road was…
Stylist Bin X. Nguyen on L.A. summer fashion and the best vintage finds in the city
Bin X. Nguyen came of age in the mid-2000s at the height of celebrity paparazzi culture, watching MTV, poring over Teen Vogue, and following icons like Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie from his bedroom in the suburbs of San Jose….
What is a mushroom really? Two supplement titans duke it out
Their friendship was rooted in a mutual love of mushrooms. Paul Stamets and Jeff Chilton met in 1978 in Olympia, Wash. Back then, Stamets was a student and aspiring mycologist, and Chilton was a commercial mushroom grower. Their intellectual bond…
L.A. gardeners reflect on ICE: ‘People are afraid’
They’re known as the “mow and blow” guys — the legion of predominately Latino gardeners driving pickup trucks and trailers bristling with lawn mowers, weed whackers and other yard-care equipment as they tend the yards of Southern California’s suburban neighborhoods….
In Santa Monica, community garden plots are pushing $600
At Santa Monica’s Main Street Community Garden, each plot bears the mark of its tenant. In the southwest corner, an aesthete’s low wooden fence matches the stain of twin soil beds enclosed within it. A few spots down, a conservationist’s…
What is a ‘flexologist’ — and do you need to see one?
The signs seemed to be proliferating around Los Angeles — along Sunset Boulevard in Echo Park, in mini-malls on Pacific Coast Highway, on side streets in Glendale and Venice: StretchLab, Stretch Zone, StretchSPOT, StretchMed. Deborah Vankin’s 50-minute stretch session included…
Inside Allee Willis’ kitsch L.A. home that inspired a pop-up book
When you walk into Willis Wonderland, your eye doesn’t know where to land. The North Hollywood house, which songwriter Allee Willis first purchased in 1980 and turned into a living ode to all things kitsch, is awash in trinkets and…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Bryce Dallas Howard
Third-generation actor and director Bryce Dallas Howard has a lot going on — so much so that when The Times caught up with her recently, she was just getting over laryngitis. “Last week, it was like I would open my…
Commentary: Five months after wildfires, it’s still PTSD for animals: Pets trying to shake depression
Now and again, while walking Philly near the Rose Bowl, I bump into a dog trainer named Eldon, who generously offers pointers. My cheesesteak-shaped beagle used to go on strike during walks, but he’s improving thanks in part to Eldon’s…
Golf collective Swang wants to change your perception of golf
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> It’s 7 p.m. on a Thursday at the driving range at the Westside’s Rancho Park Golf Course. At one end of the raised platform, the stalls are mostly occupied by polo shirt-wearing men quietly practicing their swings. But…
I saw him on a dance floor in the Valley. Would he notice me too?
I had never before been single in Los Angeles. My partner and I had moved here from New York. I worked a very early shift at Sony Pictures, pumping out film grosses seven days a week, and he managed a…
Tour L.A. rentals bursting with creativity, no matter the size
In our Not Boring Rentals series, we spotlight L.A. rentals with style. From perfect gallery walls to temporary decor hacks, these renters get creative, even in small spaces. And Angelenos need the inspiration: Most are renters. Know someone we should…
Should you upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2? Our critic weighs in
Nintendo is in many ways a different company now than it was back in 2017 when it released the Switch. For one, it has sold more than 150 million units of its hybrid TV/on-the-go console, making it the defining game…
Samar creates unisex perfumes that make you feel things
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> As you climb the staircase to Debbie Lin and Na-Moya Lawrence’s second-story Hollywood apartment, a smell begins to materialize. It’s earthy and calming — grounding, even — and by the time you open their door, the scent envelops…
New dad support groups open in Eagle Rock, Hollywood
In the back room of a children’s play space in Eagle Rock, Andrew Thomas asks a familiar parenting question: How do you stay calm when your kid is testing every last nerve? Heads nod and chuckles fill the air. The…
I ran the Nike After Dark Tour in L.A. Here’s what went down.
After running — or more like barely surviving — my first half-marathon about a decade ago in Las Vegas, I had no desire to participate in a long-distance run ever again. That was until I learned that Nike was hosting…
The Trinity Alps Wilderness might be California’s best-kept secret
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Trinity Lake, at its fullest, has 145 miles of shoreline and is 2.5 million acre-feet of water. It is an artificial lake formed by the creation of the Trinity Dam, a massive earth-filled dam, in the 1960s. (Jaclyn…
Tired of Tinder? The Feels is an unusual singles mixer in L.A.
If finding a soulmate in the urban sprawl of Los Angeles is a long and arduous journey, one studded with minefields erupting in confusion, anxiety and repeated dismay, then let the body lead the way. Your body is a compass….
Hailey Bieber and Olivia Munn’s ob-gyn on her new podcast, ‘SHE MD’
Stepping into Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi’s Beverly Hills space, you may forget for a second you’re in a gynecologist’s office. A massive glass chandelier dangles from the ceiling. Ceramic sculptures dot the sleek surfaces. Nearby sits a potted olive tree and…
Scent stylist and novelist Anna Dorn offers personalized perfumes over text
There’s a reason perfume commercials aren’t close-up images of the ingredients noted in a specific fragrance. Instead, they’re sweeping landscapes, a beautiful man on a galloping horse, a wistful goodbye between two lovers with no backstory. That’s because scent isn’t…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Taylor Jenkins Reid
There are many factors that led Taylor Jenkins Reid to choose space as the backdrop of her new novel, “Atmosphere,” a thrilling love story set at NASA in the 1980s. One may very well have been her L.A. commute. In…
Want wild wedding photos? Call an elopement adventure photographer
Standing near the ledge of a magnificent canyon in Utah’s Dead Horse Point State Park in the hours before sunset, my fiancée Gia and I looked each other in the eyes as we read our vows. But our officiant was…
10 years after our divorce, our cats thankfully got new homes
In the chaos of divorce and shared custody with my two little girls, my ex-husband got a cat, and I thought by promoting uniformity between the two homes, I should too. The problem was this: I didn’t want a cat….
‘Super Agers’ author Eric Topol shares how to feel 50 at 80
Cardiologist Eric Topol is one of the leading medical researchers in the world. A founder of the Scripps Research Translational Institute in La Jolla, Calif., Dr. Topol is also the author of a New York Times bestselling new book, “Super…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Debbie Allen
When Debbie Allen opened the doors to her dance academy in 2000 inside of a revamped Marie Callender’s restaurant in Culver City, there was no other place in town like it that catered to disenfranchised Black and Latino communities. The…
5 burning questions about the new Nintendo Switch 2, answered
The Nintendo Switch 2 console has officially been released, as retailers opened their doors at midnight — 9 p.m. here on the West Coast — to welcome early adapters and die-hard fans. It’s the follow-up to Nintendo’s second-bestselling gaming device…
At Pansy Esthetics, the focus is on gender-affirming scar care
As Emmett Preciado lay back on a massage table, a halo of light circled his bare torso as Leola Davis brushed soapy water on faint red lines under his nipples. In the darkened room of this small West Hollywood studio…
A guide to summer fashion and what to do in L.A. in June
Noah Davis at the Hammer Museum Noah Davis, “1975 (8),” 2013, oil on canvas in artist’s frame, 49 1/2 × 72 1/2 in. Private collection. (Kerry McFate / Courtesy of the Estate of Noah Davis and David Zwirner) The Hammer…
L.A. venue Cosm turns ‘The Matrix’ into an immersive experience
When you watch “The Matrix” at Cosm, you’re essentially seeing a film within a film. A shot inside an apartment becomes a glimpse into an entire complex. A fight scene on a rooftop is now one small part of a…
Skatebording into their 60s, fearless ‘Deathracers’ push the limits
Chad Rivera gingerly makes his way to the edge of what looks like an emptied out swimming pool, a lime-green skateboard in one hand, a white cane in the other. At 58, he’s legally blind, but he’s been skateboarding since…
Showstopping native plants that bring a riot of color to your yard
So here’s the truth about California native plant landscapes: Without careful planning, they can get a little drab, especially in the summer when many go dormant, brittle and brown. In climates where there’s ice and snow, we don’t fuss so…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Felix Mallard
What Felix Mallard has grown to appreciate about living in L.A. is that there’s a pocket of town to match every vibe — even if that vibe is “Aussie,” which his proudly is, having moved from Melbourne seven years ago….
I had to ask myself: Would getting married make me less of an artist?
Marriage has been ingrained in me since I could form memories. That my purpose in life is to get married and have babies. I know this sounds old-fashioned and maybe that has something to do with the fact that I…
The L.A. Times subscriber hike ventured to Point Mugu State Park
On Saturday morning, about 20 L.A. Times subscribers attended our fourth Times subscriber hike, this time a 3.5-mile trek to Sycamore Canyon falls in Point Mugu State Park. It was a crisp, cloudy day, and I was heartened to meet…
In Vietnam, an unlikely outpost for Chicano culture
HO CHI MINH CITY — When Nguyen Phuoc Loc first started dabbling in Chicano culture eight years ago, it was simply because he liked the way that the loose clothing offset his large head. Today, he considers himself Chicano through and through….
How to have sex on your family vacation
“Vacation” and “sex” were once my two favorite words. Put them together and you’ve got the mecca of pleasure: a romp in Egyptian cotton sheets followed by a juicy room service cheeseburger. Can you say sex in Italian? I can…
A writer’s personal journey to becoming a death doula
This story is part of Image’s May issue, which journeys through environments that encourage, nurture or require stillness. While I traveled from my apartment in Los Angeles to B’s house in the woods of Pennsylvania, I realized I knew nothing…
Editor’s note for the May Stillness issue of Image magazine
In my early 20s, I gave tours at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I co-taught this series called “The Observant Eye,” during which we spent our Friday evenings looking at a single artwork for one hour. On folding chairs, we’d…
Love advice column on commitment in a relationship
I have a Sagittarius sun at one degree and Venus in the eighth house. I want to soul-bond, but can’t commit. What gives? The first decan of Sagittarius — that is, the expression of the sun sign for those born…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Terry Crews
Terry Crews is a man of many talents. In the 1990s, he played for both the Rams and the Chargers before becoming an actor and starring in projects like “White Chicks,” “Everybody Hates Chris,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “The Expendables” franchise….
How L.A. icon Ruth Beaglehole changed parenting in L.A. and worldwide
USC professor Andrew Ogilvie was standing outside Canyon Coffee in Echo Park last May, his youngest daughter dangling from his chest in a baby carrier, when a gray-haired woman with a New Zealand accent approached him, placing a gentle hand…
Inside Bischoff’s, the L.A. taxidermy company that preserves dead pets
In a room inside a North Hollywood warehouse, dozens of pets are ready for their owners to take them home. Boots, a young black-and-white domestic shorthair cat, lies on his back, pawing playfully at the air. A trio of red,…
There was a serious red flag. He reminded me of my husband
When Noah walked into the indoor pickleball complex in Carson that rainy morning, my body said, “Wow. Look at that guy.” The 30 minutes it took me to get to Carson from Mar Vista suddenly seemed worth it. Pulling into…
What it’s like to do an enzyme cedar bath at Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Before our appointment at Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary, a peaceful retreat off the Bodega Highway in West Sonoma county, a friend and I popped into a nearby gift shop. We told the owner that we were destined to…
How a retired police chief started selling vintage furniture in L.A.
There’s no sign outside Mid-Century Miranda in downtown Azusa, but it’s easy to spot the recently opened vintage furniture store from the street. A gleaming orange-and-white Brown Jordan patio set is visible through the windows long before you enter. Step…
Is the late-night teahouse the future of nightlife in L.A.?
Teahouses built for spending extended time in, open until the wee hours of the night, are popping up all over the city. Some are elusive, hidden in plain sight or only accessible via a mysterious membership. Others have gone viral…
Why you should visit California’s largest city park right now
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> The trail is short but steep, and it smells of sage. A few hundred feet below, I see moms with strollers on a path beside the San Diego River. Above, I see granite cliffs and hear the hollers…
Tell us how father figures have impacted your life for Father’s Day
For many of us, Father’s Day celebrates more than just dads. It also honors the father figures who stepped up and offered support, regardless of their biological connection. They come in all forms, from uncles and brothers to friends and…
Here’s how to lose weight safely with GLP-1s and reduce food cravings
Are cookies and chips the new cigarettes? And soda, breakfast cereals and ice cream the new opioids? In his new book, “Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine: The New Science of Achieving a Healthy Weight” (Flatiron Books), former FDA Commissioner David A….
Dan Bifano, gardener to stars like Barbra Streisand, seeks perfection
Dan Bifano is in a hurry, but it’s in his nature to be gracious, so he keeps his countenance serene even though gnarly traffic on the Pacific Coast Highway has made his visitors very late. “I was afraid I would…
5 quick exercises to improve your brain function as you age
Exercise has long been linked with stronger brains and reduced risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases. But new research suggests that older adults can significantly improve brain health with only a few minutes of daily movement. Researchers from the…
He hated Los Angeles. Could I seriously date a man who loves New York?
“I just hate L.A.,” Yassir said. Enveloped in the arms of the man I loved who valued monogamy and proudly introduced me as his girlfriend to every acquaintance, I felt an uneasiness. The statement felt personal — as if he…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Gabby Windey
Spiritually, Gabby Windey is all about Sundays in a hardcore, no-exceptions, day-of-rest sort of way. The “Long Winded” podcast host became the breakout star of “The Traitors” this year after winning the reality TV competition with a series of bold…
4 magical lantern festivals in or near Southern California
Is there anything more like a fairy tale than thousands of glowing lanterns floating heavenward into the night? Long before the luminescent spectacle awed viewers of Disney’s 2010 film “Tangled,” real-life lantern festivals have been taking place around the world….
Take a spring hike to a waterfall with the Los Angeles Times
Howdy! I’m Jaclyn Cosgrove, an outdoors reporter at the L.A. Times. My job is to explore the mountains surrounding Los Angeles to find the best hikes, campgrounds and other adventures for you to tackle. I also write Between a Rock,…
‘Inside Out’s’ ‘Be happy’ message irks in new Disneyland water show
The Disneyland Resort’s new “World of Color” show begins with some regal nostalgia. Standing before a lagoon in Disney California Adventure, we hear the voice of Walt Disney, and see a host of Disney’s animated classics — “The Little Mermaid,”…
My epic search for the greatest motels in California
Listen. That’s the low hum of the highway you hear behind me, offset by the rumble of the ice machine down the breezeway. We gather today to celebrate the motel, a uniquely American creature, conceived in California through the unholy…
Are salmon sperm facials really good for your skin?
Just when it seemed that the skincare industry had exhausted itself with absurd products and cyborgian procedures, Kim Kardashian brought a new one into the cultural consciousness. In the summer of 2024, Kim Kardashian announced on “The Kardashians” that she…
Want to make more friends as an adult? Improve these 5 social skills
A friend of mine has been hoping to make new friends as a 26-year-old. She’s made every effort to put herself out there: joined clubs, volunteered, initiated catch-ups. But every time she establishes a new connection, it wanes after a…
Wrestle a luchador? Airbnb to offer 22,000 experiences
Airbnb wants to do your hair, cook your dinner, massage your back and possibly photograph your honeymoon. All these services, and several more, are part of a new bid by the company to further expand beyond its roots as a…
Get away from it all with a serene backpacking trip near L.A.
When vacationing in Los Angeles, you can truly choose your own adventure. Those in search of luxury can stay in a five-star hotel, sleeping on a plush bed, soaking in a deep bath tub and lounging on a balcony with…
Exhausted by cardio? This alternative may be key to a better workout
It was, of all things, a Reddit post that changed the trajectory of Casey Johnston’s life in 2013. Up until that point, her workouts and diet were informed by tips from magazines, radio and other media that promised she’d look…
Inside ‘The Maximalist’ designer Dani Dazey’s colorful home
The dining room ceiling, adorned with an unexpected burst of orange floral wallpaper, breathes new life into the 100-year-old house. Similarly, the living room’s coral, pink and green wallpaper, the den’s bold blue and yellow stripes, and the red pattern-filled…
In the Go-Getter softball league, there’s no surrendering to time
Infielder Eddie Castorena, 75, wore two braces under his Old Spice uniform, one for his knee and one for his back. Big Red catcher Tony Spallino, 67, was moving pretty well behind the plate, hoping he won’t need a second…
She was on the Westside. I was scared of L.A. freeways. Would we last?
The first time I ever drove on the freeway was to tell my girlfriend that I loved her. At this point, I had lived in L.A. for four years. “You can’t not drive in L.A.,” everyone said when I moved…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Mara Brock Akil
Mara Brock Akil has a love story with Los Angeles that runs deep. She was born in Compton, raised in such neighborhoods as Baldwin Hills, Windsor Hills and Ladera Heights, and now resides in Hancock Park. So when she set…
John Muir High School students reflect on the Eaton fire and prom
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> How were you and your family affected by the Eaton fire? I was awake [on the day of the fire], making sure that it wasn’t getting close to us, and once the smoke started coming to our house,…
L.A.’s ‘Lunar Light’ VR experience takes you to the moon
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> I’m at peace with the idea that I won’t be visiting space in my lifetime. The cost of space tourism is out of reach for me and the vast majority of Americans. Yet on a recent Saturday afternoon,…
Cercle brings an immersive concert experience to L.A.
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> While Cercle’s in-person shows over the years have required fans to get on an airplane and travel to historical and remote destinations such as the Sisteron Citadel in France, Barbolla wanted Cercle Odyssey to be more accessible to…
This L.A. ‘floating’ tennis club has a pinch of country club swagger
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Across the six players on the tennis court at noon on a Friday in Beverly Hills, I clock two Cartier watches and one Rolex. There’s tennis skirts paired with chunky cable-knit sweaters and white sneakers and tote bags…
Overwhelmed by the world? Glennon Doyle says focus on staying human at heart
Each week, millions tune in to the podcast “We Can Do Hard Things,” on which writer Glennon Doyle, her wife, Olympic gold medalist soccer player Abby Wambach, and her sister, former lawyer Amanda Doyle, interview famous guests. The podcast’s title…
Where to find a hidden field of poppies in L.A. County
Nature enthusiasts walked among colorful native flowers growing wild at Elizabeth Lake and Munz Ranch roads. (Raul Roa / Los Angeles Times) For me, springtime means taking road trips to document the wildflower fields through Southern California. But this season…
He’s outgoing and older. I’m shy and focused. Would love take over?
Before I met Tony, I had written off the idea of falling in love in Los Angeles. Dating in this city felt like an exhausting game I didn’t want to play anymore — one full of superficial encounters and people…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Paul Feig
Onscreen, multihyphenate screenwriter-director-producer Paul Feig is best known for fun and funny films such as “Bridesmaids,” “Last Christmas” and “A Simple Favor.” And offscreen, he’s known for his impeccable sense of style, enthusiastic embrace of cocktail culture (his Artingstall’s gin…
What fans wore to Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ show in L.A.
Beyoncé kicked off her highly anticipated “Cowboy Carter” tour this week in Los Angeles at the SoFi Stadium, where she’ll be gracing the stage five times through May 9. Share Share via Close extra sharing options As expected, the Beyhive…
It ‘keeps Walt alive’: Imagineers defend new Walt Disney robot
“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” That’s one of Walt Disney’s most popular quotes, often used in the context of the theme park marvels imagined by the company he created. Over the decades Walt Disney Imagineering, the secretive…
May is giving jasmine scents and conversation pits. Here are 11 L.A. happenings in art, fashion and fragrance
From Scent Fair L.A. to Jacquemus’ newest boutique, May’s offerings will give you the necessary refresh.
Hauntingly beautiful tintype photos memorialize what was lost in Altadena
In the wake of the Eaton fire, there are ghosts in Altadena. Not literal ghosts — though that could depend on who you ask — but an army of figurative phantoms, like the lonely chimneys that mark the plots that…
The vintage Japanese car club that’s redefining car culture in L.A.
As Savant Young carefully wipes down his charcoal gray 1973 Mazda RX-3 inside the Vintage Japanese Motor Union clubhouse, he pauses to apologize for being so focused on his car. “It gets so dusty in here,” he explains, gesturing around…
Simon Says might be the city’s most daring, avant-garde LGBTQ+ party
On the tip of Cahuenga Boulevard in Hollywood, beyond the vape-scented sidewalks and partygoers waiting for their ride-shares, there’s a velvet-roped portal to another dimension. Every first Saturday of the month, those in the know gather at the historic Spotlight…