Why I’m dropping my anonymity as the L.A. Times restaurant critic
I raced into adulthood intent on fame. I was a vocal performance major at Berklee College of Music…
A profile of celebrity L.A. psychic Wendy L’Belle-Tividad
The Pure Heart Collective sits on a busy stretch of Ventura Boulevard, the facade painted in a soothing…
Lucas Museum chief curator Pilar Tompkins Rivas departs in shakeup
Less than a month after announcing its opening date, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art told staff that…
Sacramento Sheriff Jim Cooper spots murder suspect on I-5 freeway
Sacramento Sheriff Jim Cooper was among the first to spot the former deputy on the run after he…
Rams waive kicker Joshua Karty, who lost his job to Harrison Mevis
With kicker Harrison Mevis solidifying their special teams, the Rams on Friday waived Joshua Karty. Karty, a 2024…
From Silicon Valley to Hollywood, California job market is taking a hit
California is among the world’s largest economies, but the engines that drive it haven’t been firing on all…
Businesses shouldn’t take advantage of immigrants with low wages
Nov. 25, 2025 7 AM PT To the editor: I’m highly supportive of immigrants coming to the United…
A sheriff, a billionaire, a tinge of scandal. California governor’s race packs drama, uncertainty
The race for California governor features former presidential wannabes, a county sheriff, two women who could become the…
Bay Area Rep. Eric Swalwell announces run for California governor
A Democratic California Congressman on Thursday announced a run for California governor, joining several other state leaders.Rep. Eric…
Tesla wins bid to undo race bias class action by Black factory workers
California judge says lawsuit can’t proceed as a class actionAnother judge had certified a class of 6,000 workersMultiple…
Nonprofit sues O.C.-based Hyundai, Kia alleging unfair labor practices
A nonprofit organization on Friday sued Orange County-based carmakers Hyundai and Kia, alleging the companies have been violating…
Elizabeth Berkley: ‘Locked out’ of acting after ‘Showgirls’
Elizabeth Berkley has been on tour with “Showgirls” to commemorate its 30th anniversary — but 30 years ago…