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…
Newsom taps Magic, Wasserman, Walter to lead philanthropic L.A. fire recovery initiative
Gov. Gavin Newsom is tapping Magic Johnson, Dodgers Chairman Mark Walter and 2028 Olympics organizer Casey Wasserman to lead a new private-sector initiative to support…
Hammer Museum reveals artists in the Made in L.A. 2025 biennial
The highly anticipated Made in L.A. biennial is approaching, and the Hammer Museum has announced the 27 artists participating in the regional survey, including Hollywood-born…
Eslabon Armado, DannyLux to play L.A. fire relief benefit concert
Eslabon Armado, Cuco and DannyLux join the long list of acts performing at benefit concerts across the country to aid those impacted by the Los…
Doug Emhoff will split time between L.A. and New York in new legal job
WASHINGTON — Questions about former Vice President Kamala Harris’ plans have swirled since she lost her presidential bid in 2024 — notably about whether the former…
How Pasadena Playhouse is helping kids affected by the L.A. fires
On the first day Pasadena Unified School District reopened campuses after a two-week closure caused by the Eaton fire, I brought my daughter to her…
Free concert tickets for people affected by L.A. fires, firefighters
“Art opens the closets, airs out the cellars and attics. It brings healing.”Julia Cameron shared this truth in her 1992 book “The Artist’s Way.” And…
How the L.A. Wildfires Exposed the Hypocrisy of Celebrities on Climate Change
The Los Angeles wildfire in California, United States, has been the subject of media attention since it began on 7th January 2025, wreaking havoc with…
Has ash from the L.A. area fires ruined the soil and garden veggies?
• Unlike ash from vegetation fires, ash from burning buildings usually contains many toxins from melted plastics, electronics and other common household items. • Multiple…
L.A. County officials need federal aid. How long can they play nice with Trump?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, with an assist from David Zahniser, giving you…