Newly elected L.A. school board members vow to defend against Trump
Newly elected Los Angeles school board members say they are united in a mission to protect the district’s most vulnerable — students and staff who…
Los Angeles has many scents. What does L.A. smell like to you?
There’s no single smell that defines Los Angeles. Certain scents are often linked to the bustling streets of downtown or the verdant banks of the…
Lee Ramer, former L.A. Cultural Affairs leader, dies at 90
Lee Ramer, a longtime Los Angeles arts leader and early champion of L.A. as a cultural capital, died at home Sunday, her family said. She…
Best bars and where to drink in Los Angeles 2024
In 2019, Pablo Moix and Steve Livigni’s Venice bar hidden behind Scopa Italian Roots was catching fire as one of the nation’s most unusual drinking…
The AI massage robot, Aescape, debuts in L.A. and I tried it out.
My first meeting with Aescape, the AI-powered massage robot, was benign enough — if a bit eerie. As if HAL had gotten a job in…
Nathan Hochman to be sworn in by Schwarzenegger as L.A. County D.A.
Nathan Hochman will begin his term as Los Angeles County’s district attorney Tuesday, taking office after promising to restore balance to a criminal justice system…
Head of L.A. Animal Services steps down amid shelter troubles
The head of the L.A. city agency overseeing animal shelters is stepping down, according to an city email sent Monday to shelter volunteers and animal…
Mystery L.A. celebrity sues lawyer representing ‘Diddy’s’ accusers
A Los Angeles-based celebrity who is keeping his identity secret is suing an attorney representing 120 alleged victims of Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging the lawyer…
The best new architecture projects in L.A. for 2024
It’s been a weird year, right? But for Los Angeles architecture, it’s been a surprisingly good one. The region’s best projects are as clear and…
Best new restaurants and bars to try in Los Angeles this December
The year is drawing to a close, but L.A.’s restaurant scene is resisting the urge to slow down. On Dec. 3, restaurant critic Bill Addison…
Inside the Italian food warehouse every cook should know
Beatrice Ughi’s Italian connection. Plus, obsessing over chicken rice, how to use extra pumpkin filling, where chefs eat on their night off and how food…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tiffany Haddish
Tiffany Haddish names her pets after things she wishes she could have more of. Namely, sleep. Her dog Sleeper and cats Sleepy and Catonic (whom…
For the guest rappers on ‘GNX,’ recording with Kendrick Lamar means ‘You’ve got to be a student.’
A few months ago, the Compton rapper Siete7x was up in the Bay Area shooting a music video. Around 4 a.m., he got a call…
L.A. County grad, reported dead after football injury, is alive
Tributes rolled in Wednesday morning shortly after Alabama A&M’s athletic department announced the death of a Southern California native who suffered severe injuries in a…
3 L.A. hikes that will make you grateful to live in L.A.
I am someone who enjoys giving back to the people I love, so Thanksgiving is an exciting time for me. Today, I am in my…
The 28 best yoga studios in L.A. for every type of person
In L.A., searching for a great yoga studio is a little like looking for a delicious taco, a well-stocked weed dispensary or a distractingly hot…
L.A. County gears up for Trump with millions for immigrants, trangender residents
Gearing up for another Trump presidency, Los Angeles County supervisors will funnel millions in funding to beef up support for immigrants and transgender residents, who…
Why L.A. is finally doing something about its oddly shaped streets
Drive through enough neighborhoods in Los Angeles, and you might notice an odd phenomenon: In front of some newer apartment and commercial buildings, the street…
25 things to do in L.A. to feel like you’ve walked into a holiday movie
In any season, the Bob Baker Marionette Theater is big family fun. And in winter, there’s “Holiday on Strings.” First of all, it’s puppets on…
Natural History Museum news; plus L.A. arts and culture this week
Exposition Park got a boost last week when the Natural History Museum opened its new 75,000-square-foot welcome center. NHM Commons, the new glass-walled entrance and…