How Southern California punk veterans built 84 Days’ politically charged debut album
When playing in a legendary South Bay punk band is your day job, most people likely wouldn’t have…
The ‘great underdogs’ of the Palisades fire fight to stay afloat
Rashi Kaslow sat on the deck of a boat he bought from a friend for just $1 before…
Hollywood stars launch Creators Coalition on AI
A group of entertainment industry workers launched a new coalition that aims to advocate for the rights of…
Ashley Hayward: The Jumbo’s icon — and WundaBar Pilates instructor
She works late. A few weeks ago, on a Saturday night, Ashley Hayward was “in the pocket” onstage…
As Netflix and Paramount circle Warner Bros. Discovery, Hollywood unions voice alarm
The sale of Warner Bros. — whether in pieces to Netflix or in its entirety to Paramount —…
Sacramento’s Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration offers hope amid challenges
AND FAITH THIS YEAR. DECEMBER 12TH A SPECIAL DATE FOR MILLIONS. FOR US, IT’S LIKE A NATIONAL HOLIDAY.…
Sacramento’s Santa Parade continues to march along
The Sacramento Santa Parade will march around the Capitol on Saturday morning. This marks the 42nd year of…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Aparna Nancherla
An exciting Sunday for Aparna Nancherla is a Sunday without much excitement. “My cortisol runs high without anything…
How Shohei Ohtani helped Dodgers teammate’s mother battle cancer
When the Dodgers are on the field, Shohei Ohtani dominates the headlines with his base running, his slugging…
Bob Chesney offers bold vision for success as UCLA football coach
Nine months before his debut in his first big-time college football coaching job, Bob Chesney sounded as confident…
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…
California law limits use of rap lyrics in criminal cases
WHAT EVIDENCE IS ALLOWED IN COURT. THE DECRIMINALIZING ARTISTIC EXPRESSION ACT WAS PASSED INTO LAW IN 2022. IT…