Plastic recycling in California has failed. You don’t have to
Last week’s report on California’s abysmal plastics recycling rates made it clear that the state, and individual citizens,…
Readers share their quibbles with our list of best L.A. films
Jan. 21, 2026 6 AM PT To the editor: While all lists like this are subjective, I can’t…
Don’t let nature’s splendid rebirth fool you. L.A.’s fire zone is hurting, not healing
My friend and I (but mostly me) were polishing off a piece of Basque cheesecake, scanning the view…
Why does San Diego lead California in approval of apartments
As Los Angeles grapples with a housing shortage, it could learn from San Diego, which has proved better…
The Chicano Kennedys of San Diego County put out a photo book
In San Diego County, the Inzunzas are the region’s Chicano Kennedys. They’ve been beloved educators and doctors, prep…
Smorgasburg’s new lineup brings dumplings, fried fish and sausage with a side of opera
At the start of each year, Smorgasburg — one of L.A.’s favorite food events and an incubator of…
L.A.’s best cheesesteak arrived in Pasadena this week
Matū, the Beverly Hills steakhouse themed around Wagyu beef, had been open nearly a year and a half…
L.A. looks to expand permit relief for Palisades fire rebuilding
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with…
L.A. is the star in these top 101 movies
What comes to mind when you think of the best L.A. movies? Long before I moved to Los…
Socalo restaurant, from chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, to close next month
Socalo, a modern Mexican restaurant from two of L.A.’s most established chefs, will close next month. Its owners,…
Dodgers score again in signing Kyle Tucker; baseball world cries foul
Using a playbook familiar to their front office, the Dodgers waited until the market for slugging outfielder Kyle…
Highway 1 reopening in Big Sur truly is a gift
It feels like the word “iconic” gets tossed around so much that it’s almost lost its meaning. But…