Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after name change
NEW YORK — A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center, a holiday tradition dating back more than…
Column: ‘Happy holidays’ is how we embrace the Christmas spirit of generosity
Happy holidays! I really mean that, for everyone reading this. My season’s greeting isn’t a political statement, nor…
How Hallmark built a holiday media empire, complete with cruises
The holiday season is Hallmark’s Super Bowl. This year alone, Hallmark has 80 hours of original holiday-themed programming,…
Santa Anita opening day again delayed, but there are plenty of storylines to follow
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> People place bets at Santa Anita Park, where purses have declined along with the number of…
Indian Punjabi truckers sue California DMV for revoking their licenses
Immigrant truck drivers have sued the California Department of Motor Vehicles for terminating the commercial driver’s licenses of…
How the Grinch went from a Yuletide bit player to a Christmas A-lister
It takes a lot for sweet-tempered 28-year-old Nick Darnell to transform himself into Christmas’ most sought-after sourpuss. There’s…
Lindsey Vonn continues to defy time, qualifying for Winter Olympics
It’s been one surprise after another lately from Lindsey Vonn. And the announcement that the 41-year-old slopes queen…
Why is Snoopy everywhere right now? All the Peanuts collabs explained
As a child, Clara Spars, who grew up in Charles M. Schulz’s adoptive hometown of Santa Rosa, assumed…
A look at aging baby boomers in the United States
The oldest baby boomers — once the vanguard of an American youth that revolutionized U.S. culture and politics…
Christmas music driving you nuts? Why holiday playlists are everywhere
If it began to sound a lot like Christmas earlier than usual this year, it wasn’t your imagination.…
Southern Californians brave the elements for last-minute shopping: ‘It feels Christmas-y’
Gladys Hampton stood by the Macy’s entrance at the Del Amo Fashion Center staring at the rain, the…
L.A. wasn’t dreaming of a wet Christmas, but that’s what we got. And it can’t be returned
The most powerful Christmas storm in years slammed into Southern California on Wednesday, closing roads, flooding streets and…