‘Trying Times’ is James Blake’s first album since going independent
“I think what makes a good rollout is the right songs get the love they deserve,” James Blake…
The staggering ‘rain of fire’ that delayed L.A.’s destiny for 40 years
Word spread quickly through my neighborhood that Sunday afternoon: Kids on their dirt bikes repeating “do you hear…
Noma’s $1,500 dinner is the antithesis of L.A.
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Phil Rosenthal
Phil Rosenthal likes to sit at the counter of Max & Helen’s, the diner he recently opened with…
L.A.’s next must-try sushi bar? Osusume Fumio opens in storied digs
Nothing quite resembles a skilled sushi chef deep in the flow of forming piece after piece of nigiri:…
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at L.A.’s best Irish pubs
In 1936, Irish Bostonian entertainment lawyer Tom Bergin founded L.A.’s first Irish pub, the Old Horseshoe Tavern, on…
California’s most remote lighthouse reopens to the public
NORTH WEST SEAL ROCK, Pacific Ocean — The lighthouse stands atop a sheer rock surrounded by nothing but the cold,…
Anti-ICE billboards show Angelenos how their tax dollars are ‘wasted’
There are some new billboards in town that want you to know what the Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
L.A.’s Persian community gathers to process amid mixed emotions about Iran
A cheerful buzz filled the interior of Meymuni Cafe on Saturday afternoon, as groups of Iranians trickled in…
Amid Iran conflict, Californians feel pain at the pump, fear a ‘forever war’
Members of the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles rallied last week in Westwood, celebrating in the aftermath of…
These L.A. spots will make you think you’re in Europe (kinda)
My husband and I celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary in April! Years ago we planned to go to…
These 18 Southern California music venues have opened since the pandemic
Ron Mesh was a tour manager for Guns N’ Roses and hard rock acts for decades — he…