Was Mark Twain wrong about Yreka? Read about more strange California town names
Tucked into the autobiography of legendary writer Mark Twain is a fanciful tale about how the little California…
Who cares about LeBron’s departure? Lakers are better without him
LeBron James has decided this time, he’s taking his talents to Philadelphia. The Lakers couldn’t be happier. By…
Betye Saar dead: Assemblage artist ‘liberated’ Aunt Jemima
Betye Saar, a Los Angeles artist who transformed collections of bigoted bric-à-brac — Sambo dolls, ceramic mammies and…
L.A. Times readers share concerns about permanent daylight saving time
We asked you, our Essential California readers, to tell us what you like about daylight saving time. Only…
What did L.A.’s ultimate party girl say about pleasure and fame? A peek inside Eve Babitz’s private letters in “Too L.A.”
Last things first: Eve Babitz is a major minor L.A. writer who died five years ago at age…
Unnauthorized ‘Odyssey’ copy posts online, prompts warning from studio
Universal Studios has issued a stern warning after an unauthorized copy of its hit film “The Odyssey” was…
Tadej Pogacar wins record-tying fifth Tour de France crown
PARIS — Tadej Pogacar confirmed his status as one of cycling’s all-time greats after winning a record-equaling fifth Tour de…
Baker’s famed thermometer’s next chapter includes many possibilities
Residents of the 15 Freeway desert outpost of Baker, Calif., located about 94 miles southwest of Las Vegas…
Aaron Donald’s past and Rams’ present point to him coming back
When he retired in March 2024, I thought: That makes sense, the only person who could possibly stop…
Justice Kennedy reflects on his time deciding the Constitution’s promise of liberty and equality
WASHINGTON — Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, the Supreme Court’s most influential member prior to his retirement, has watched quietly for…
Political consultant Clint Reilly built a lasting legacy
SAN FRANCISCO — Every election produces a campaign strategist whose victory bestows upon them, for at least a little while,…
Contributor: Botox is quietly killing the art of acting
The brief for a project I was directing seemed straightforward enough: We needed an actor in her 30s…