The world’s lightest spring roll. Its filling will surprise you
The allure of sea cucumber, Addison on Cafe 2001 and its elusive watermelon cake, plus L.A.’s king of super chuggers and more. I’m Laurie Ochoa,…
Contributor: Trump is doing everything he can to raise your energy bills
Last year on the campaign trail, President Trump repeatedly promised to “slash energy and electricity prices by half within 12 months.” But actions speak louder…
How one man in East L.A. ended up with the world’s most famous feet
In an overstuffed workshop in East L.A., Chris Francis reached out a heavily tattooed arm and pulled a single shoe box from one of the…
The rebel cheesemaker’s restaurant in a Puglia forest
Cheese is the star at one of the world’s most enchanting restaurants in a Puglia forest. Plus, cold noodles to obsess over ... how fish…
Hellmann’s offers to pay for repair of cafe after customer set it on fire because he couldn’t have mayonnaise
HELLMANN'S has stepped in to cover the cost of repairing a Spanish café set ablaze by an angry customer who couldn’t get mayonnaise with his…
Edison electric bills set to rise 10% under state plan. More hikes coming soon
The California Public Utilities Commission is expected to allow Southern California Edison to hike customer bills by nearly 10% next month, and there may be…
L.A. Times critic Bill Addison picks 10 L.A. restaurants where summer produce shines
I have a suggestion: Treat yourself to a beautiful meal, right now, at one of the Los Angeles restaurants where the chefs really invest in…
Twin brothers charged with running tee time brokering scheme, hiding $1.1 million in income
A federal grand jury has charged two brothers in Southern California with tax evasion on more than $1.1 million in income they allegedly received in…
Electric customers to pay $9 billion more to state wildfire fund under proposed bill
California electric customers would pay $9 billion more to shore up the state’s wildfire fund under a last-minute deal reached behind closed doors that was…
L.A.’s best new Japanese tea shop. Beautiful matcha lattes and more
If you consume tea with any sort of interest, maybe you’ve been hearing about the worldwide matcha shortage of 2025?Matcha, but much much moreIn short:…
The fight to save a vital Black-owned gathering spot
The fight to save Dulan’s on Crenshaw ... Jenn Harris’ immersion into Nobu Los Angeles vibes ... the post-fire rebirth of Altadena’s Bernee as Betsy…
Fox News, Fox Sports may be dropped from YouTube TV in fee dispute
About 10 million YouTube TV subscribers could lose access to Fox News and Fox Corp. channels that broadcast sports in a fee dispute that comes…
Where to eat right now in the San Fernando Valley
As with all of Los Angeles, one word or phrase can’t characterize the San Fernando Valley, or its 1.8 million residents. When it comes to…
Dogs, kids, pizza and fine wine: A new Altadena gathering spot
The feel of an Italian festa in Altadena, the South Bay’s “time capsule” Japanese food scene, delivery drones, a tasting menu hidden in a parking…
Headed to Paris soon? Our restaurant critic has a dozen standout dining suggestions
I’m recently returned from two weeks in Paris for vacation (planned for the window right before so many restaurants close for a break in August),…
Kiano Moju creates summer 2025’s hit pop-up serving her ‘AfriCali’ cuisine in Culver City
Through the glassed-in entrance of Citizen Public Market in Culver City, up its short flight of stairs, past scents of barbecue coming from the Smokey…
Fancy coffee shop swamped with protests after fed-up customer reveals she was charged for having croissant cut in half
A FANCY coffee shop in northern Italy has been swamped with protests after a fed-up customer revealed she was charged extra for having her croissant…
Gov. Newsom seeks to raise $18 billion to shore up state wildfire fund
Gov. Gavin Newsom is preparing draft legislation that would add an additional $18 billion to a state fund for wildfire victims that officials have warned…
Their dream kitchens burned down. What got them cooking again
Two cooks talk about loss and recovery. Plus, our summer cook-along with “Chef That!” Also, advice on cooking for dogs and eating with dogs, taquito…
The passion and wild herbs of a Tuscan chef
A meal in Tuscany’s Valdichiana. Plus, L.A.’s best new Armenian restaurant. Avner Levi’s cherry-topped hamachi crudo. The chicken Caesar wrap comeback. And the best wedding…