Pair these L.A. road trips with a hike and a lunch
In April 2020 — only a month or so into the COVID-19 pandemic — my wife and I were running out of things to do.…
Kamala Harris’ laugh is a sound check for a divided country
“You’re writing a story in the Los Angeles Times about the vice president’s laugh? I think that’s laughable.” — Bakari Sellers, Democratic lawyer and CNN…
Sibling ‘Sasquatch Sunset’ directors cut their own indie way
A family makes their way through a woodland forest, eventually stopping to set up camp. They have something to eat, go to sleep and then…
Coachella 2024: No Doubt dust off energetic, greatest hits set with assist from Olivia Rodrigo
INDIO — Gwen Stefani wanted to get this straight. “You showed up to Coachella, Saturday night 2024,” she asked, “to see No Doubt play together on…
Lakers struggle in Memphis before beating the Grizzlies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On one end, you had the Lakers fumbling their way through the game like someone waking up in a strange, dark room with…
This L.A. start-up will sell your used outdoor gear
When Emme Hayes moved to Los Angeles in 2014, she felt a call familiar to many readers of this newsletter: She had to get into…
Aerosmith’s Peace Out tour is back on: Here’s the L.A. date
Don’t want to miss a thing from Aerosmith’s farewell tour? The rock group’s fans are in luck. Aerosmith announced Wednesday that its Peace Out tour…
‘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…