L.A. region begins the year with the smoggiest first 5 months in a decade
The first five months of 2026 in Southern California have been the smoggiest — with the highest number…
Caltech could lose control of JPL for the first time
The contract for management and operation of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory will be opened up to a competitive…
Gary Baseman draws on L.A. restaurant menus for new show at Johnie’s
Minutes before the opening of his latest show, artist Gary Baseman, dressed as a retro diner cook, in…
This is California’s most interesting governor’s race in ages
Pity poor California. It’s not just the eye-watering price of gasoline, the absurd cost of housing, the rising…
Review: Can Max & Helen’s ever be a laidback diner? Do we care when the waffle is so good?
You have probably heard of Max & Helen’s, the homage to classic diners opened in Larchmont six months…
Netflix plans to buy historic Radford Studio Center
Streaming entertainment giant Netflix is in negotiations to buy the historic Radford Studio Center lot in Studio City.…
How the Masters protects its green jackets and other inside stories
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Lawrence Bennett wasn’t only a guardian of the green jackets — the iconic garment of Augusta National…
4 women accuse gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct, CNN reports
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, a former staffer has accused Rep. Eric Swalwell, a candidate for California…
East Sacramento’s Pasty Shack to close after more than 70 years
An East Sacramento staple for more than seven decades is closing its doors. Pasty Shack’s last day of…
Taylor Swift drops ‘Elizabeth Taylor’ video, sued over ‘Showgirl’
The life of a showgirl wouldn’t be complete without a few lawsuits, and who knows that better than…
Life after California: People find dramatically lower costs, buy homes, new research shows
For decades, it’s been an alluring fantasy of many Californians. Cash out. Leave the Golden State for somewhere…
Coachella 2026: Ask our experts anything about the festival
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is nearly here and our team is already preparing for a…