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…
Ann Philbin remade the Hammer Museum into a world-class institution
Ann Philbin, photographed at the Los Angeles Times in El Segundo on Nov. 6. The Los Angeles art world is still reeling — eight months…
Why I skipped the line at Something About Her for an easier lunch
I thought I might, but then I couldn’t. So I went elsewhere and had a rewarding, far easier meal. That about sums up lunch a…
Talking to empty chairs at City Hall
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David Zahniser at the helm, with help…
L.A. 2028 Olympics add SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome to new venue plan
The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles are getting an extreme makeover, with organizers proposing changes that would shift basketball into the brand-new Intuit Dome,…
Where to find the best Jamaican restaurants in Los Angeles
The Jamaican patty, a cherished comfort food, offers savory and spicy island flavors in every bite. The pastry is most commonly enjoyed as a quick…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Paul Scheer
Paul Scheer’s memoir, “Joyful Recollections of Trauma,” is not just a collection of harrowing — and often humorous confessions — but also a reminder that…
How to volunteer with seals, sea lions and elephant seals in L.A.
When a sea lion is found stranded anywhere between Long Beach and Malibu, chances are a volunteer with the Marine Mammal Care Center in San…
L.A. wants to make firing bad cops easier. Should the LAPD’s watchdog have a role?
The LAPD’s much-maligned disciplinary system is on the verge of a major transformation, and members of the Los Angeles Police Commission expressed concern Tuesday about…
Conservative commentator Tomi Lahren trashes L.A.
Los Angeles is a wicked, dangerous city, where treasonous depravity lurks behind every pride flag, pupusaria and EV charging station, according to MAGA pundits. We’re…
Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint on night of L.A. Biden fundraiser
Tustin police are investigating the alleged robbery of a member of the U.S. Secret Service whose possessions were taken at gunpoint. On Saturday at 9:36…
The look of 'Palm Royale'? Think opulence, 7,000 yards of fabric and stuffed flamingos
Production designer John Carlos and set decorator Ellen Reede found much of what they needed at a Beverly Hills estate sale, including Yvette Mimieux's bed.…
Why the Dodgers’ new City Connect uniforms are an L.A. blast
For the Dodgers, City Connect 1.0 was a mess. The Dodgers dumped the “Los Dodgers” caps for more traditional ones, then discarded the all-blue look…
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…
Do you have a ‘happy place’ in L.A.? We want to hear from you
Is there a place in L.A. that simply makes you happy? A spot where you go to escape? Where the noise just stops and you…
Magic Johnson’s sports empire began in L.A. Now it’s national
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, photographed at the Los Angeles Times in El Segundo on Dec. 7. In a moment of reflection last summer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson…
Stan Kroenke’s SoFi Stadium brought the NFL, Taylor Swift to L.A.
Stan Kroenke didn’t just build a football stadium. The Rams owner and billionaire developer solved a puzzle that had confounded the NFL for two decades.…
These are some of the big names at Biden’s L.A. fundraiser
A galaxy of political and entertainment stars (of various wattage) arrived Saturday night at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater for a gala fundraiser for President Biden’s…
World’s No. 3 restaurant chef speaks out
A 21st century French chef, L.A. Taco’s Taco Madness, a Juneteenth bake sale, yakitori in Vegas, ube everywhere and Steph Curry’s favorite popcorn. I’m Laurie…
L.A. County lifeguard brings culture wars to the beach. Sort of
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our newsletter on the local political scene. It’s county reporter Rebecca Ellis, with help from…