A court will enforce California-style climate goals in Hawaii
This week, 13 young Hawaiian plaintiffs were set to take the state’s Department of Transportation to trial for failing to make real headway on reducing…
4 great L.A. hikes that offer treats near the trails
When I was section hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, I met a thru-hiker (trail name: Toots Magoots) who shared a fun way she rewarded herself…
Biden pardons former U.S. service members convicted under gay sex ban
WASHINGTON — President Biden pardoned potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex, saying Wednesday that…
How the Hollywood Bowl rideshare lot works
Being at the Hollywood Bowl to see a show is a magical experience. Getting there? Not so much, thanks to streets that get so clogged…
On Dobbs anniversary, meet America’s top abortion historian
SAUSALITO, Calif. — For two years, ever since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion, the country has waged a fierce fight over women’s…
‘The Comet / Poppea’ review: Yuval Sharon opera is exceptional
Now we know not to call “The Comet / Poppea” a mashup. That was the obvious expectation before Friday night’s premiere of Yuval Sharon’s latest…
How to volunteer with seals, sea lions and elephant seals in L.A.
When a sea lion is found stranded anywhere between Long Beach and Malibu, chances are a volunteer with the Marine Mammal Care Center in San…
Want to be fearless? Try Cristina Moon’s belly button trick
If there are many paths up the mountain that is spiritual self-discovery, writer, strategist and Zen priest Cristina Moon is on one with an especially…
Four ways the Mookie Betts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto injuries impact Dodgers
Ever since the week the Dodgers acquired Glasnow and Yamamoto this offseason, it was clear those two would be the biggest anchors in their rotation.…
‘Inside Out 2’ calms box office anxiety with blockbuster opening
Hollywood’s summer movie anxieties gave way to joy this weekend with the massive debut of Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.” The animated sequel earned…
Mike Downey, former Times sports columnist, dies at 72
Mike Downey learned to be a sports columnist in Detroit and Chicago, but from the moment he arrived in Los Angeles in 1985, it was…
4 hot weather L.A. hikes and tips for how to tackle them
It’s here. The first inevitable heat wave of the year has arrived in California after a cool and wet winter and spring. While the worst…
Julio Torres discusses ‘Fantasmas’ and the absurdity behind his art
On New Year’s Eve 2020, comedian and actor Julio Torres decided to splurge on himself. He headed to Mociun, a jewelry store in the Williamsburg…
‘3 Body Problem’ showrunners look ahead to Seasons 3 and 4
After signing a $200-million deal with Netflix, “Game of Thrones” showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss could have made just about any series they wanted.…
Nevada’s electronic voting ideas concern election security experts
SCHURZ, Nev. — Members of the Walker River Paiute Tribe have watched the boundaries of their land recede over time, along with the waters of the…
Kiké Hernández trying to ‘stay level’ after live interview error
NEW YORK — The silence on the broadcast was deafening. In a campaign already full of frustration and inconsistency, Kiké Hernández suffered another exasperating low Friday…
Ron Howard explores the creative world of Jim Henson
When Oscar-winning director Ron Howard got word that Disney+ and the late Jim Henson’s children were interested in collaborating on a definitive portrait of the…
How Dearica Hamby uses her journey to inspire and motivate others
Dearica Hamby watched as her shot from the free-throw line fell perfectly through the hoop during warmups Wednesday. Swoosh. Her next one missed the basket,…
How to build a memorial for your pet in nature without leaving a trace
There’s no getting around it: Losing a pet is awful. No matter the circumstances, it leaves a hole in one’s heart that will never completely…
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…