By the time residents learned about the quarry, it had long ago received a key approval. Read full story Author: Alex Wigglesworth
What happens when a fine dining chef opens a wine bar? The best new burger in town
In February Sweden-born chef Jernmark debuted Lielle, which quickly became one of the most buzzy fine-dining experiences in the city. This month he opened a Parisian-inspired bistro and wine bar …
Contributor: Sydney Sweeney isn’t bringing back sexist advertising — women are
Like it or not, Novig’s campaign has been a runaway success. Read full story Author: Andrea Javor
Popular San Diego hiking spot begins months-long closure
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve includes some of the most dramatic sandstone sea cliffs and oceanfront trails in Southern California. Read full story Author: Christopher Reynolds
A major expansion is planned for this modern architectural utopia on the California coast
If approved, 23 guest rooms, a dining courtyard, a ‘space for relaxation and movement’ and more will be added to the Sea Ranch Lodge. Read full story Author: Christopher Reynolds
L.A. Affairs: What happens when your new boyfriend is the son of TV icon Robert Blake?
After decades in Chicago, I moved to L.A. to pursue acting. Then I ended up falling for Robert Blake’s son. And I eventually met the “Baretta” star. Read full story …
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Leslie Jones
There will be a biscuit sandwich from the Waffle and spending too much money on a mobile puzzle game. Read full story Author: Kailyn Brown
Contributor: Women deserve a different kind of ‘happily ever after’
We’ve spent generations giving little girls fairy tales about running toward love. Perhaps romantic love doesn’t need to be the final destination of every woman’s story. Read full story Author: …
Contributor: The tragic fates of three women due to the same failure
Every woman of childbearing age carries the risk of postpartum psychosis that Lindsay Clancy, Pamela Cisneros and Carolyn Scott faced. Read full story Author: Jeffrey A. Lieberman and Nyna Giles
Goldberg: While the world is on fire, the media are still obsessed with Israel
Israel was mentioned more than twice as often as Iran, Russia, Ukraine or China on American news networks in 2024. Read full story Author: Jonah Goldberg
Contributor: Trump and Rubio fight to sway Brazil’s election and control the hemisphere
The decisive issue for voters in Brazil might be sovereignty, because U.S. attempts to meddle are raising ire. Read full story Author: Mark Weisbrot
These 36 Starbucks locations in Southern California appear headed for closure
Starbucks said it would close 250 locations in North America as the chain battles increased competition. Thirty-six of those locations appear to be in Southern California. Read full story Author: …
Months after exiting soundstages, Quixote sells gear rental businesses, prompting layoffs
Hudson Pacific-owned Quixote sold its grip, lighting and production supplies businesses to Cinelease, cutting about 60 jobs as Hollywood’s production slump drags on. Read full story Author: Cerys Davies
Embarrassing Breach at F.B.I. Fuels Fears of Harm to Its Employees
In an internal memo, the F.B.I. said it believed the hackers may have stolen sensitive information on all of its employees. Go to Source Author: Dustin Volz, Alan Feuer, Charlie …
Russian Drone Strikes Ukraine’s Science Academy, Causing Fire in City Center
A Russian jet-powered drone hit Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, the source of almost all of the country’s major scientific discoveries. Go to Source Author: Kim Barker, Maria Varenikova and …
L.A. Olympics organizers limit some financial disclosures, a Times review shows
The Times and L.A. City Controller Kenneth Mejia have asked LA28 for more data. The 2028 Olympic organizers say they have revealed enough. Read full story Author: James Rainey
California donors have funded both sides of Democrats’ primary battles
In divisive races such as the Democratic primaries for U.S. Senate in Michigan and Minnesota, California donors have given large amounts to both progressive and moderate candidates. Read full story …
Over-tested and held back: California eases rules for students learning English
California’s new law overhauls 50-year-old rules, removing extra tests and hurdles for nearly 1 million English learners to transition out of language programs. Read full story Author: Emily Woodruff
More than $200 million spent fighting and supporting billionaire tax measure, and more to come
Donors pour more than $200 million into supporting and opposing the billionaire tax measures on the ballot, with more to come in the weeks before the Nov. 3 election. Read …
Schools get easier access to arts funds, but LAUSD faces suit over alleged misspending
Gov. Newsom signs bill to make new funding for arts more accessible, but LAUSD still faces allegations that it misused its share of the money, which it denies. Read full …