Magic Johnson says Luka Doncic must take ‘conditioning seriously’
Magic Johnson is over the moon about the Lakers’ surprise acquisition of former Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic over the weekend.On Sunday, the Showtime-era legend…
Investigation probes L.A. County’s faulty emergency alerts
Rep. Robert Garcia launched an investigation Monday into Los Angeles County’s emergency alert system following a succession of faulty wireless alerts that urged millions of…
Best restaurants to celebrate a special occasion in Los Angeles
In October my best friend and I were having dinner at a clubby West Hollywood restaurant where the food was meh and the evening needed…
Safe to breathe in L.A.? Lawmakers call for federal action on fire pollutants
The recent massive wildfires in Los Angeles County destroyed thousands of homes and vehicles, sending toxic chemicals into the air, soil and water — a…
What does Trump know about California water? Much less than he’d admit
SACRAMENTO — Several years ago, after she’d been elected state Assembly speaker, I asked Karen Bass about her views on the water supply — specifically from the…
Grammys 2025: Inside the star-studded ‘I Love L.A.’ opener
The last three and a half weeks have convinced Griffin Goldsmith that he might, as he puts it, be “living in a simulation.”On Jan. 8,…
Inside the Grammy Awards’ response to the L.A. wildfires
As soon as Harvey Mason Jr. was convinced that firefighters had gotten a handle on this month’s devastating Los Angeles wildfires, the head of the…
In L.A., the politics around wildfire debris removal gets messy
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with assists from Tony Barboza, Andrew Khouri and…
Remembering Pableaux Johnson, New Orleans’ maestro of the Red Beans Road Show
Search “Pableaux Johnson red beans” online and you’ll find several recipes for his version of the New Orleans staple, each a little different.All of them…
Best new restaurants and bars to try in Los Angeles this February 2025
Los Angeles County has had a heavy start to the new year. In the first week of January, wildfires broke out across the Pacific Palisades,…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Topher Grace
While it’s true that who you know can matter just as much as talent, for Topher Grace, the connection that ultimately launched his career was…
These are our favorite 'mental health escapes' within driving distance of L.A.
The L.A. Times Features team shares the places that have helped them amid uncertainty, be it a hot spring, cool desert, calming beach or beloved…
L.A. County had extra firefighters ready. How many were near Altadena?
L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone woke up in his San Fernando Valley home Jan. 7 to a swimming pool filled with leaves and roof…
3 L.A. hikes where you can breathe freely and finally enjoy nature
I was walking my dog Saturday evening when I started to feel a slight drizzle overhead.“Oh, it’s raining,” I thought in passing. Then it clicked,…
Comedian Ken Flores dies at 28, remembered for his ‘infectious laugh and presence’ in the L.A. comedy scene
Comedian Ken Flores, a rising talent in the Los Angeles stand-up comedy scene, died on Tuesday, according to his manager, Cameron Silzle. His body was…
L.A. nightlife bands together to benefit wildfire victims at the Bellwether
Just ahead of two all-star arena concerts this week, the independent dance club scene joins the groundswell of action in response to the devastating Los…
L.A. County says state housing laws stand in way of rebuilding. Advocates disagree
A request by L.A. County officials to temporarily waive state housing laws as residents rebuild in fire-ravaged swaths of unincorporated areas drew the ire of…
World Cup and L.A. Olympics could lose millions over visa delays
The 2026 World Cup kicks off in less than 500 days and there is mounting concern that the U.S. is not ready to welcome the…
Where to get the best chicken wings in Los Angeles
With the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, you might be searching for an easy, crowd-pleasing…
Meryl Streep made a ‘MacGyver’-style escape from L.A. fires
Meryl Streep took matters into her own hands — literally — as wildfires rampaged across Los Angeles County earlier this month. According to nephew Abe…