Our highly curated lists of gift ideas are perfect for Angelenos with specific identities: L.A. devotees, hikers and walkers, gardeners, food lovers, book fans, those wanting special self-care experiences and …
17 best coffee-table books for Angelenos
Publishers have given us a lot to love this year, including tomes about Hollywood, Pride and California landscapes, and cookbooks sampling the flavors of Mexico, Africa, Latin America and Vietnam. …
14 handy gifts for hikers and walkers out to conquer L.A.
We found and tested more than a dozen cool gifts, ranging from $10 to $200, that are perfect for those Angelenos who enjoy hiking and walking. Read full story Author: …
Norms, L.A.’s icon of coffee shop architecture, would give way to a fast-food chain. Some are outraged
If all goes according to plan, the iconic sawtooth “Norms” sign hanging above the La Cienega landmark will lose its letters. They’ll be replaced by “Cane’s.” Read full story Author: …
Dodgers agree to sign two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell
The Dodgers made a major move Tuesday night, agreeing to a five-year, $182-million contract with two-time Cy Young Award winning pitcher Blake Snell. Read full story Author: Jack Harris
Trump tees up tariff hikes on top trading partners. What’s at stake for California?
Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could have major consequences for California’s economy, which has a lot riding on trade, especially with China and Mexico. Read full story Author: Don Lee
Record-setting, stress-inducing Thanksgiving as 6.6 million Californians hit the road
The heaviest traffic in Southern California during Thanksgiving week is expected Wednesday on northbound Interstate 5 between Los Angeles and Bakersfield. Almost 80 million Americans will travel for the holiday. …
Despite warnings from bird flu experts, it’s business as usual in California dairy country
New research and discussions with dairy farmers in the Central Valley suggests H5N1 bird flu is more widespread among people than the reported numbers indicate. Read full story Author: Susanne …
Partners pitch ‘exclusive’ access to Mt. Waterman ski resort. The Forest Service has concerns
Partners seeking to buy the ski resort raised alarm bells among Forest Service officials when they announced plans for a club with special access to the slopes. Read full story …
San José State volleyball player at center of transgender lawsuit can play, judge rules
The suit was filed on behalf of players who claimed it was unfair and physically unsafe for them to play against a purportedly transgender athlete. Read full story Author: Ruben …
Sunny but expensive: Thousands more workers left California than arrived during a stretch last year. Here’s where they went.
Thousands more workers left California for job opportunities in other states than moved into the state, according to a recent report. High housing costs were a major factor in the …
Burglars, vandals hit LAUSD 171 times since August, ‘reprehensible’ acts against poor schools
LAUSD is facing a steady toll of burglaries and vandalism this school year. The break-ins come as the district debates bringing school police back onto campuses. Read full story Author: …
Marriage, service, TikTok fame: How the Menendez brothers spent 34 years in prison
A look at the lives the Menendez brothers built inside prison as they served life sentences without parole for the murders of their parents. Read full story Author: Salvador Hernandez
California farmers were big Trump backers. They may be on collision course over immigrant deportation
If Trump’s plans for mass deportations penetrate California’s heartland, it almost surely would decimate the workforce farmers rely on to plant and harvest their crops. So, why aren’t farmers worried? …
Menendez brothers to make first court appearance in bid for freedom
Will Menendez brothers go free? A judge will soon make a decision on whether to hand down a new sentence in their case. Read full story Author: Richard Winton
Bird flu virus detected in California raw milk
An independent Stanford research detected bird flu virus in a retail sample of Fresno-based Raw Farm milk. Read full story Author: Susanne Rust
The crops and their paychecks went up in flames: How the Mountain fire hammered farms and farmworkers
The agriculture community lost $7 million in fire damages. While some disaster relief programs help farmers recover from wildfires, farmworkers have no economic safety net. Read full story Author: Karen …
No. 5 UCLA stuns No. 1 South Carolina to reaffirm its national title aims
UCLA women’s basketball makes history in a 77-62 win over defending champion South Carolina in the Bruins’ first-ever win against a top-ranked opponent. Read full story Author: Ben Bolch
Chuck Woolery, host of ‘Love Connection’ and other game shows, dies at 83
Chuck Woolery, the original host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and who later became a frequent presence on right-wing media, dies at his home in Texas. Read full story Author: Corinne …
California lawmakers jet to Maui, Asia to discuss energy, transportation
A hand-selected group of California lawmakers travels — gratis — to Hawaii, Vietnam and Taiwan to discuss big-picture policy ideas. Read full story Author: Anabel Sosa