Councilmember-elect Ysabel Jurado looks to lobbyist to run her office
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with a little help from Dakota Smith and…
The 7 best grassy hills to roll down in L.A. County
One day while a friend and I were walking around the stunning gardens at the Getty Center, I turned to her and said, “I really…
Sunday Funday in Los Angeles with chef and cook book author Molly Baz
Molly Baz ended up in Los Angeles by chance. In March 2020, she was vacationing in L.A. with her family when government officials issued a…
L.A. County probation chief to quit as juvenile hall closure looms
L.A. County’s chief probation officer said he plans to leave the troubled agency as a deadline to evacuate Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall approaches, sources said,…
Olympics leader talks up working with Trump ahead of L.A. Games
GENEVA — Olympic leaders are “very confident and relaxed” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, outgoing IOC…
3 wintry hikes near L.A. to peep pine trees (and maybe snow)
This chilly time of year, it always feels like I’ve stepped through a portal after I drive 45 minutes from L.A. and find myself alone…
Vikings’ Jordan Addison pleads not guilty to DUI charges in L.A.
Minnesota Vikings receiver Jordan Addison has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor drunk-driving charges stemming from his arrest in July, when a California Highway Patrol…
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…