‘Abbott Elementary’: Chris Perfetti on Jacob’s ‘tragic’ side
“I’m so excited for this!” Chris Perfetti says as he approaches the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Our greeting is drowned out by…
UCLA is seeking an edge rusher after Choe Bryant-Strother’s exit
UCLA’s defense could be living on the edge unless it finds a few good ones. Edge rusher might be the team’s thinnest position after coach…
What to know about Disneyland’s updated Star Tours ride
Disneyland’s Star Tours: The Adventures Continue has proved to be one of the theme park’s most versatile attractions. Though perhaps no longer the groundbreaking technological…
Coachella 2024: Everything you need to know about the festival
It’s been nearly 25 years since the inaugural Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival happened in October 1999. Since then, the festival has traveled from…
Young Miko discusses ‘att.’ and her upcoming Coachella performance
Young Miko might have touched down in Austin, Texas, but she’s still on Pacific time. The 26-year-old rapper from Puerto Rico has been holed up…
Do you have what it takes to compete in L.A.’s wildest bike race?
Imagine this: You’re riding your bike up the San Gabriel Mountains, climbing thousands of feet over the span of 100 miles. You’re also on a,…
How to volunteer with native plants in L.A., Santa Barbara, OC
One of the easiest ways to learn about California native plants is volunteering to get your hands dirty. There are numerous nonprofit organizations devoted to…
Federal judge rejects Hunter Biden bid to dismiss tax case
A federal judge rejected Hunter Biden’s bid to dismiss multiple counts of tax-related offenses in an 82-page ruling handed down Monday, clearing the way for…
UCLA vows to turn disappointment into Final Four run next season
ALBANY, N.Y. — Whenever she wants to pass on a workout, give in to the urge to linger on the couch instead of going to the…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Cheech Marin
You’d be hard pressed to find someone with local roots deeper than L.A.-born Cheech Marin, who parlayed a 1970s stoner comedy act (as half of…
Catch the snow at these spots in the San Gabriel Mountains — while supplies last
Since moving to Los Angeles in 2018, I’ve kept up an important annual tradition: getting my feet into snow. Fortunately, I’ve never had to travel…
A guide to L.A.’s most overlooked design legacy: Streetlights
Did you know that there are more than 223,000 streetlights in Los Angeles? And that those 223,000 lamps come in more than 400 designs? And…
14 glorious things to do in Vancouver
It was a sunny day in Vancouver, Canada. From the beach at English Bay (like Santa Monica, but cleaner), you could see snow atop the…
Column: Trump claims Beverly Hills residents stink. I put it to the smell test
It was a lovely spring day in Beverly Hills, sunny and mild, and as far as I could tell, everyone smelled pretty good. I didn’t…
Amid Santa Anita’s threat to close or sell, CHRB approves races
In a stunning rebuke of Santa Anita’s letter threatening to close or sell the track, the California Horse Racing Board voted to grant racing dates…
‘Carol Doda Topless at the Condor’ pays buoyant tribute to ’60s icon
San Francisco’s own Botticelli’s Venus was nightclub dancing goddess Carol Doda, her scallop shell a white baby grand piano supported by hydraulics and descending from…
The best L.A. spot for whale-watching
A few times a year, something incredible happens to Jake Hensley: He gets mugged. No, not the kind where you get robbed in a dark…
Arthur Jafa talks about success and growth as an artist
The artist Arthur Jafa in front of his painting “Thirst Trap” (2024). When I first met Arthur Jafa, Fred Moten was still living in the…
Rams’ new safety ‘Kam Bam’ plans to have an impact on secondary
New Rams safety Kamren Curl wears a large pendant that reads “BAM.” “It’s just an old nickname from high school that stuck, ‘Kam Bam,’” Curl…
Opinion: Apocalypse now, but not in Santa Monica
In December, an atheistic, pro-choice, anti-gun, environmental activist — a.k.a. a resident of Santa Monica — asked me, “So how do you plan to ring…