3 hassle-free L.A. hikes with easy (and free) parking
Editor’s note: The Wild is all about featuring a variety of exciting voices from SoCal’s outdoors scene. Starting this week, that voice belongs to Laura…
What to know about riding your bike on the Inglewood Pumptrack
On a rainy Sunday morning in Inglewood, while most of the sprawling Edward Vincent Jr. Park was empty, one area was alive with action: the…
Canterbury Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo defends club culture amid Jackson Topine civil suit
In short: Canterbury Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has defended his club's culture in the wake of a lawsuit brought by a former player.Jackson Topine commenced legal action against…
Rams open Day 3 by taking Washington State’s Brennan Jackson
The Rams opened Day 3 of the NFL draft by selecting Washington State defensive lineman Brennan Jackson in the fifth round. They did not have…
How to hike with your baby — and why it’s worthwhile
Last week, my wife and I embarked on a special outdoor adventure. By the numbers, it wasn’t that impressive — a 2.3-mile, 300-foot “hike” up…
Pair these L.A. road trips with a hike and a lunch
In April 2020 — only a month or so into the COVID-19 pandemic — my wife and I were running out of things to do.…
World Snooker Championship draw: Ronnie O’Sullivan to face Jackson Page in first round
Ronnie O'Sullivan will play Jackson Page in the first round of the World Championship as he bids for a record eighth title in the modern…
Live from Jimmy Buffett tribute at the Hollywood Bowl with Eric Church, Jackson Browne, Will Arnett
He did his bit of smuggling, he once sang, and he ran his share of grass. Now, the late, great Jimmy Buffett is being honored…
This L.A. start-up will sell your used outdoor gear
When Emme Hayes moved to Los Angeles in 2014, she felt a call familiar to many readers of this newsletter: She had to get into…
Nude photos of Michael Jackson sought ahead of new trial
Michael Jackson’s production company is fighting to keep sealed court records out of the hands of two of his accusers ahead of a forthcoming jury…
Do you have what it takes to compete in L.A.’s wildest bike race?
Imagine this: You’re riding your bike up the San Gabriel Mountains, climbing thousands of feet over the span of 100 miles. You’re also on a,…
Catch the snow at these spots in the San Gabriel Mountains — while supplies last
Since moving to Los Angeles in 2018, I’ve kept up an important annual tradition: getting my feet into snow. Fortunately, I’ve never had to travel…
The best L.A. spot for whale-watching
A few times a year, something incredible happens to Jake Hensley: He gets mugged. No, not the kind where you get robbed in a dark…
Hallie Jackson is the new Sunday anchor for ‘NBC Nightly News’
Hallie Jackson is taking over the anchor chair on the Sunday edition of “NBC Nightly News.” NBC News announced Wednesday that Jackson would take over…
Southside Flyers win WNBL grand final game three against Perth Lynx, Lauren Jackson wins sixth championship
Southside Flyers 115 - 81 Perth LynxFlyers: Jasmin Dickey 19 pts, Rebecca Cole 17ptsLynx: Amy Atwell 22 pts, Anneli Maley 21 ptsThe Southside Flyers were too big,…
A paradise for dogs (and people) just off the 405
My dog, a 6-year-old collie mix named Bear (I know, he doesn’t look anything like a bear), has a complicated relationship with leashes. On our…
Santa Monica’s Jackson Klein records third straight shutout
Jackson Klein of Santa Monica didn’t throw his third consecutive no-hitter Friday. He had to settle for his third consecutive shutout. Klein gave up three…
L.A.’s oldest outdoors club welcomes women as members for the first time in 103 years
For more than a century, aspiring members of the Adventurers’ Club of Los Angeles had to meet two requirements: They had to “seek out high…
3 paved spots to run and bike after the rain
I love this time of year in Los Angeles. The return of the rain always feels refreshing after months of hot weather, and the plants…
Falconer Adam Baz is keeping a 4,000-year-old tradition alive in L.A.
The concept of falconry may bring to mind a Mongolian warrior watching a hawk soar across the steppe. Or maybe a medieval knight surveying a…