How to volunteer with seals, sea lions and elephant seals in L.A.
When a sea lion is found stranded anywhere between Long Beach and Malibu, chances are a volunteer with the Marine Mammal Care Center in San…
L.A. wants to make firing bad cops easier. Should the LAPD’s watchdog have a role?
The LAPD’s much-maligned disciplinary system is on the verge of a major transformation, and members of the Los Angeles Police Commission expressed concern Tuesday about…
Conservative commentator Tomi Lahren trashes L.A.
Los Angeles is a wicked, dangerous city, where treasonous depravity lurks behind every pride flag, pupusaria and EV charging station, according to MAGA pundits. We’re…
Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint on night of L.A. Biden fundraiser
Tustin police are investigating the alleged robbery of a member of the U.S. Secret Service whose possessions were taken at gunpoint. On Saturday at 9:36…
The look of 'Palm Royale'? Think opulence, 7,000 yards of fabric and stuffed flamingos
Production designer John Carlos and set decorator Ellen Reede found much of what they needed at a Beverly Hills estate sale, including Yvette Mimieux's bed.…
Why the Dodgers’ new City Connect uniforms are an L.A. blast
For the Dodgers, City Connect 1.0 was a mess. The Dodgers dumped the “Los Dodgers” caps for more traditional ones, then discarded the all-blue look…
Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams are L.A.’s sports power couple
A casual tweet by technology entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian Sr. about wanting to tap the enormous potential value in women’s sports by buying or launching a…
Do you have a ‘happy place’ in L.A.? We want to hear from you
Is there a place in L.A. that simply makes you happy? A spot where you go to escape? Where the noise just stops and you…
Magic Johnson’s sports empire began in L.A. Now it’s national
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, photographed at the Los Angeles Times in El Segundo on Dec. 7. In a moment of reflection last summer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson…
Stan Kroenke’s SoFi Stadium brought the NFL, Taylor Swift to L.A.
Stan Kroenke didn’t just build a football stadium. The Rams owner and billionaire developer solved a puzzle that had confounded the NFL for two decades.…
These are some of the big names at Biden’s L.A. fundraiser
A galaxy of political and entertainment stars (of various wattage) arrived Saturday night at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater for a gala fundraiser for President Biden’s…
World’s No. 3 restaurant chef speaks out
A 21st century French chef, L.A. Taco’s Taco Madness, a Juneteenth bake sale, yakitori in Vegas, ube everywhere and Steph Curry’s favorite popcorn. I’m Laurie…
L.A. County lifeguard brings culture wars to the beach. Sort of
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our newsletter on the local political scene. It’s county reporter Rebecca Ellis, with help from…
Van Nuys woman who lost arm in dog attack gets $7.5 million from city of L.A.
A Van Nuys woman whose arm was amputated after she was attacked by a dog adopted from a city animal shelter will receive up to…
Veteran city lawyer accuses L.A. city attorney of ethical violations
A veteran city prosecutor filed a legal claim on Thursday accusing her boss, Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto, of retaliating against her for…
L.A. County Natural History Museum opens voting to name new dinosaur
Sage? Esme? Gnatalie? The Los Angeles County Natural History Museum is seeking the public’s help in naming a 70-foot-long sauropod skeleton unearthed by the museum’s…
4 hot weather L.A. hikes and tips for how to tackle them
It’s here. The first inevitable heat wave of the year has arrived in California after a cool and wet winter and spring. While the worst…
L.A. library Kanopy users’ top 10 movies, TV shows of 2024
Los Angeles Public Library users are A24 superfans. Kanopy has the receipts. The streaming service, available free to users with a library card from participating…
Walter O’Malley’s Dodgers archives donated to the Hall of Fame
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum turned 85 on Wednesday, and a birthday gift as weighty as it was generous was dispatched to…
Tell us: What’s your favorite local L.A. campground?
In late November, I prepared myself for one of the most common pastimes of any nature-loving Californian. I got up early and trekked a dozen…