Peggy Moffitt dies; L.A.’s daring fashion model embodied the ’60s
Peggy Moffitt, the L.A. fashion model whose Harlequin-like makeup and mime-inspired poses set her apart during the fashion free-for-all of the 1960s, has died at…
Isaac Psalm Escoto finds the intersection between L.A.’s art galleries and graffiti
“My car got impounded again. I am so sorry I’m late,” said Isaac Psalm Escoto, practically running into Jeffrey Deitch, a contemporary art gallery on…
10 buildings that tell the story of L.A.’s Roaring 1920s, year by year
Then: From some angles, this theatrical collection of whitewashed walls and red roof tiles might look like another SoCal mash-up of Spanish Colonial Revival this…
L.A.’s political leaders head to Paris for the Olympic Games
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David Zahniser guiding you into the abyss,…
Fireworks, holiday museum openings, Rolling Stones and the best of L.A.’s art and culture this week.
Geoff McFetridge’s “I’d Love to See You,” 2024, acrylic on paper, 30.75 by 39.75 inches. (Geoff McFetridge / Rusha & Co.) Welcome to an explosively…
L.A.’s underground celebrates the life of punk iconoclast John Albert
Once upon a time, the collected works of music journalists, film critics and other cultural correspondents appeared with regularity on the literary landscape.We relied on…
10 of L.A.’s best Persian dishes, from kebabs to spiced cookies
On an early evening in mid-March, I relaxed into a dinner that has become an annual tradition.The meal — celebrating Nowruz, the ancient rite of…
Michael Govan is kingpin of L.A.’s global arts ambition
Michael Govan, photographed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles on Nov. 14. When Michael Govan joined the Los Angeles County…
Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams are L.A.’s sports power couple
A casual tweet by technology entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian Sr. about wanting to tap the enormous potential value in women’s sports by buying or launching a…
Does L.A.’s City Council have too many meetings? Some want changes
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, keeping you informed about the events of the…
Lulu’s Place will be L.A.’s latest investment in youth sports
On May 8, one of the largest philanthropic investments ever for the youth of Los Angeles broke ground just north of LAX and the $150-million…
Want to bike L.A.’s coast? Here are six must-see stops on the Strand
Few experiences exemplify California living more than a bike ride on the Marvin Braude Bike Trail. Also known as the Strand, the 22-mile oceanfront path…
L.A.’s only Spanish-language kids’ bookstore will soon get más grande
When Chiara Arroyo and Celene Navarrete decided to sell Spanish-language children’s books in 2012, they weren’t worried about customer demand. As mothers with kids at…
L.A.’s residential sewer fees set to double by 2028
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, receiving an assist from my colleagues Dakota Smith…
Mayor Bass’ ambitious housing program calls on L.A.’s wealthy. Can she pull it off?
Los Angeles has always been a city of extremes, but the homelessness crisis is exposing the divide between rich and poor in startling ways. A-listers…
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,…
L.A.’s modern menders teach you how to give old clothes new life
It’s a rainy Wednesday evening at low-lit, moody Arts District hangout Tea at Shiloh, where a dozen students including myself perch on round white floor…
A guide to L.A.’s most overlooked design legacy: Streetlights
Did you know that there are more than 223,000 streetlights in Los Angeles? And that those 223,000 lamps come in more than 400 designs? And…
Best Korean BBQ in L.A.’s Koreatown: AYCE, galbi, Wagyu and more
L.A.’s Korean barbecue landscape is vast and varied. Dozens of Koreatown restaurants specialize in meats for personal grilling, with a cooktop built into the center…
L.A.’s political left looks to expand its power at City Hall
You might call them political progressives. Or maybe super progressives, given how much they want to reshape politics in Los Angeles. Whatever the label, candidates…