Santa Monica Pier among the dirtiest beaches for 10th year in a row
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, forecasts of plentiful sunshine may persuade many Southern Californians to strip down to…
Contributor: L.A.’s mayoral candidates aren’t interested in the real Skid Row
“Thank God someone is doing something for those indigents.” Across an elegant Bel-Air dining table, a real estate…
L.A.’s democratic socialists look to boost their clout in City Hall
It’s the biggest slate of democratic socialists Los Angeles has ever seen. The L.A. chapter of Democratic Socialists…
Inside downtown L.A.’s immersive ‘Hospital of Emotions’ exhibit
Inside the long-shuttered St. Vincent Medical Center on the outskirts of downtown Los Angeles, bulletin boards, furniture and…
A farewell to Ruth Reichl’s Reluctant Gourmet, dining world everyman
An appreciation for one of the dining world’s great curmudgeons. Also, two reasons to head to L.A.’s Fairfax…
Rep. Fong files bill to push California leaders to pay back $22 billion unemployment insurance debt
As California businesses shoulder the state government’s unemployment insurance debt to the federal government, a Central Valley congressman…
Billie Jean King graduates from college 65 years after enrolling
Long before Billie Jean King won dozens of Grand Slam tennis titles, founded the Women’s Tennis Association, became…
The ‘balcony inspection’ law’s impact on L.A.’s lagging condo market
To the editor: In response to the question of why L.A.’s condo sales have cooled, a significant part…
Humans are killing California Joshua trees. Can fungi save them?
MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE — In the heart of the Mojave National Preserve, a scientist hunted for a baby Joshua tree…
Contributor: Chinese oppression is a personal affront to all people
In the summer of 2024, I began working with former Kansas Gov. and Sen. Sam Brownback on a…
Where to find the best ice cream in Los Angeles
The best ice cream is often the ice cream you’re eating. It could be the chalky layers of…
An interview with Cinespia founder John Wyatt celebrates 25-year anniversary
On most summer weekends, the Douglas Fairbanks Lawn at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery is transformed from a green…