An Orange County mega-church comes to LA’s skid row
When Union Rescue Mission started 135 years ago, horse-drawn wagons scooped up wayward souls around downtown Los Angeles…
A litany of driving complaints from our car-crazy state
It’s been a year of devastating fires, immigration raids and political fury. Yet the topic that most provoked…
SoCal could see one of the stormiest Christmases in decades. Here’s how to make the best of a wet holiday
If you’re spending the Christmas holiday in Southern California this year, prepare for some heavy rain and strong…
Need some coffee while shopping? We have a list that provides both
Dec. 21, 2025 6:30 AM PT If you’re like me, perhaps you’re waiting until the last minute to…
It’s Disneyland’s busiest time of the year. Here’s how to survive
I visited Disneyland last weekend expecting huge crowds, busy restaurants and monster ride wait times. But the day…
A ‘greatest hits’ of L.A. fire reform proposals
The Times came out this week with a rigorous and compelling look at the twin fire calamities in…
L.A. weatherman Dallas Raines still loves the weather
Dallas Raines recalls the first time he was mesmerized by the weather. A tornado watch had been issued…
Santa Barbara News-Press rises from the ashes
When we think about resources in short supply across California, our minds turn to things such as housing,…
Rob Reiner, an actor and director, also fought for California kids
Actor and director Rob Reiner felt so passionately that every child deserves a rich education from an early…
Researchers identify immune trigger behind myocarditis after Covid vaccination
A rapid, two-step immune reaction may underlie rare cases of heart inflammation seen after Covid mRNA vaccination, Stanford…
The battle over pickleball noise in California and across the U.S.
Carmel-by-the-Sea residents annoyed by the pop pop pop of pickleballs can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Last…
Readers provided their best cookie recipes. Here are the top 10
Whether you’re talking about what to feed Santa or the abundance of gingerbread men, maybe no pastry is…