San Diego County says it’s nearly stamped out illegal pot shops. Why can’t L.A.?
The van screeched to a halt in a parking lot along a busy Whittier thoroughfare. A half-dozen men in army-green body armor and tactical helmets…
Krekorian accuses Burbank police of dumping homeless man in L.A.
A video released Friday by L.A. City Council President Paul Krekorian appears to show Burbank police officers releasing a shoeless homeless man on a Los…
Where to eat in Downtown L.A. from the 2023 101 Best Restaurants guide
Jon Yao’s cooking begins with nostalgia — for the Taiwanese American food made by his mother and grandmother, for his coming of age in the…
Odesza takes an L.A. victory lap for ‘Last Goodbye Finale’ tour
Odesza will close the curtain on its latest cycle when “The Last Goodbye Finale” tour kicks off with two shows, Friday and Saturday, at L.A.’s…
Column: L.A. is transforming opera. OperaFest LA is half the story
Los Angeles is not, historically, an opera city. Only in 1986 did it finally found a resident company, Music Center Opera, now Los Angeles Opera.…
Instrumental L.A. band La Lom to open for Vampire Weekend
Dating back to 1927, the historic Roosevelt Hotel still maintains its old Hollywood charm. An antique-looking chandelier hangs from the patterned ceiling of the lobby,…
How Southern California piers, from Santa Barbara to San Diego, endure
Over and over again, they stretch out their spindly little matchstick fingers into the mighty Pacific, and over and over again, they get their knuckles…
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…