The best West Coast travel spots, according to L.A. Times readers
Sometimes 101 is just too small a number. Many readers, having digested our new list of 101 best West Coast experiences, have stepped up to…
L.A. City Council refuses police dog donation over training firm’s name it shares with Hitler bunker
The Los Angeles City Council has declined a donation for two police dogs after one city leader raised concerns that the canines were trained by…
NFL trial to begin in L.A. over Sunday Ticket antitrust claim
The NFL is headed to trial in Los Angeles this week, the result of a lawsuit filed nine years ago by a group of NFL…
Here are 10 L.A. spots to queer your weekend during Pride month
There’s a reason why Ruby Fruit co-owner Mara Herbkersman refers to her business — one of L.A.’s two lesbian bars — as “the planet.”It’s a…
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…
‘A Strange Loop,’ Johnny Cash and things to do in L.A.
“A Strange Loop” at the Ahmanson. (Alessandra Mello) It’s a big week for SoCal stages, and Essential Arts has you covered with staff picks for…
Developer Rick Caruso is acting like a candidate again
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith steering the ship, with help from David Zahniser…
New restaurants and pop-ups to try in Los Angeles this June
It’s hard to believe that the year is halfway over, but the approaching summer season is truly when L.A. thrives. The city adopts a “School’s…
Trump verdict may be November wildcard in L.A. congressional district
Sharing a salt-and-butter breakfast roll with her grandson at a Newhall bakery, stalwart Republican Jill Brown said former President Trump’s guilty verdict in a Manhattan…
Judge tosses lawsuit challenging Mayor Karen Bass’ emergency declaration on homelessness
A judge handed a legal victory to the city of Los Angeles on Thursday, agreeing to dismiss a lawsuit that sought to strike down Mayor…
A funny guide to Pride: comedy documentaries and live shows in L.A.
On May 7, 2022, the inaugural Netflix Is a Joke festival’s “Stand Out” show welcomed to the Greek Theatre stage 22 diverse LGBTQ+ comedians, including…
How to score a first-come first-served campsite near Los Angeles
It’s Thursday night, and you’re dying to get out of the city. You can no longer take the cacophony of leaf blowers, police helicopters and…
Join the L.A. Times on a hike along the Lower Arroyo Seco Trail
Hi! I’m Deborah Vankin and I’m a wellness writer for the L.A. Times. We just finished putting together a massive guide to fantastic hikes in…
The best Los Angeles fabric stores to find deals for your next project
One of the last remaining big box craft stores, Jo-Ann’s has been in business since 1943 and operates more than 800 stores across 49 states,…
A guide to West Hollywood: What to do, see and eat
Pickle is an imposing figure. In her uniform of vibrant pageant dresses and a bouffant blond wig, the vivacious, live-singing drag queen is hard to…
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson is elected L.A. council president
Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson won his bid for the council’s top leadership post on Tuesday, saying he intends to use the presidency to…
Mike Tyson ‘doing great’ after medical emergency on flight to L.A.
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson had a medical emergency Sunday on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, his representatives said Monday. Tyson “became…
L.A. County wants zero traffic deaths — but won’t fund safe streets, advocates say
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record. It’s Rebecca Ellis, bringing you the latest in the county’s budget discussions with help from my…
The real Michelin meals behind Ruth Reichl’s ‘Paris Novel’
Many of Ruth Reichl’s decadent eating scenes in “The Paris Novel” were based on real meals she reported on for the L.A. Times. Plus, L.A.’s…
Where to find the best cookies to try now in Los Angeles
Cookies are the ultimate bringers of joy. These days, Los Angeles is flush with standout bakeries ready to satisfy every type of cookie craving. The…