Alan Mandell appreciation: The heart of L.A. theater and a friend
It’s hard to describe the magnitude of the loss of Alan Mandell, an actor whose legacy extends beyond…
Space Shuttle Endeavour: Reservations open next week to see exhibit
The Space Shuttle Endeavour, NASA’s final space shuttle, will soon be available again for public viewing. Advance reservations…
What to do when you have a wildlife encounter? It has become a common question.
My first encounter with a wild bear, I have to admit, was frightening. I was working on my…
DreamWorks is betting on originality with ‘Forgotten Island’
Several years ago, DreamWorks Animation veterans Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado pitched the studio an original story centered…
‘Coral quantity should not be mistaken for reef quality’
Sept. 23, 2026 7 AM PT To the editor: Coral cover on the Great Barrier Reef has increased,…
Poisoning suspected in deaths of 10 lions in Tanzania conservation area
Sept. 21, 2026 5:52 PM PT DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Authorities in northern Tanzania suspect poison may have caused…
These artists are guiding L.A. culture. Let them steer your way
When I first moved to Los Angeles in 2018 as an arts journalist, people tried to explain to…
Mr. T calls his new Netflix documentary ‘garbage’
Mr. T is pitying the fool — or, in this case, Netflix. The 74-year-old — who turned his…
Oppressive humidity strangles Southern California, brings health dangers
Punishingly hot temperatures coupled with drastically high humidity will peak Wednesday, making temperatures feel even more intense than…
Where to see ‘Marie Antoinette,’ ‘Amadeus’ and other L.A. rep movies in September
Though they have for now gone their separate ways, brothers Josh and Benny Safdie remain distinctive as artifacts…
Proteinmaxxing is reshaping L.A. dining — and pushing small restaurants to the brink
It’s lunchtime at Fountain Grains & Greens in East Hollywood, a counter-service restaurant where customers increasingly prefer their…
Lucas Museum to give free annual passes to South L.A. neighbors
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which is moving at light speed toward its Sept. 22 opening, announced…