Would you like your martini shaken, stirred … or thrown?
I had never heard of a thrown martini until last July, when Brian Prugalidad suggested it as an alternative to the dry martini I was…
Gore Presides at L.A. Summit on Info Age
Vice President Al Gore took a meeting with the corporate elite of the entertainment and telecommunications industries Tuesday in a daylong summit in which he…
Column: L.A. should add a LeBron James statue in Star Plaza
The Los Angeles Lakers have won 20 of 24 games and now, after an uneven start to the season, have NBA fans wondering whether the…
‘Oh My God … Yes!’ review: Adult Swim lands in future South L.A.
Set in South L.A. somewhere in the not too near future, “Oh My God ... Yes!” — subtitled not without reason “A Series of Extremely…
L.A. County’s budget is taking hit after hit. Trump could make things worse
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, with an assist from my colleague David Zahniser,…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Adam Devine
Adam Devine (“Workaholics,” “Pitch Perfect”), who reprises his role as youth pastor Kelvin Gemstone on the HBO televangelist comedy “The Righteous Gemstones” for a fourth…
Ex-officer for L.A. firefighters union faces internal inquiry over charity finances
A former top officer of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s labor union has been removed from his post and faces an internal investigation over allegations…
Former L.A. firefighter union treasurer under scrutiny over car purchase
A former labor leader for Los Angeles firefighters is under scrutiny for buying a union car at an alleged discount — and then reporting an…
‘Gracias Gustavo’: Details of the L.A. Phil’s plans for Dudamel’s final season
The end of a golden era approaches as the Los Angeles Philharmonic on Thursday announced details of the final season at Walt Disney Concert Hall…
L.A. fires, financial woes force Hunter Biden to seek laptop lawsuit dismissal
Hunter Biden with his wife, Melissa, walk on the South Lawn of the White House. On Wednesday, he asked a federal judge to dismiss his…
Want amazing views? Hike to this L.A. fire lookout
In California, firefighters have a true range of tools available to alert them of wildfires: live cameras mounted throughout forests, satellites orbiting Earth, pilots scanning…
No getting around it: Britain needs more Americans
To walk through Leicester Square in central London is to endure a pummeling of the senses. Its jostling tourists, the glaring lights of its supersized…
11 relaxing ways to live like a White Lotus character in L.A.
Taking care of Rick is hard work. Chelsea gets to wash that man right out of her hair with spa services at the White Lotus,…
What is a cacao ceremony and why are they showing up all over L.A.?
Walking barefoot across the cool tile floor, her silver face gems twinkling in the sunlight, sound bath practitioner and energy healer Maya Andreeva distributed paper…
L.A. County sues Southern California Edison over Eaton fire
Los Angeles County sued Southern California Edison on Wednesday over its role in the devastating Eaton fire.The lawsuit is the latest to allege that Edison’s…
Modern and creative martini cocktails to try in Los Angeles
As classic cocktails reemerge in updated forms on modern bar menus, the martini arises as a frequent canvas for experimentation. Even traditional takes hew to…
L.A. is America’s perfume capital — here are 11 must-visit spots
“Functional fragrance” refers to perfumes with benefits beyond scent — for example, using essential oils like lavender for mood enhancement. Capsule Parfumerie’s co-owner Linda Sivrican…
Trump’s attack on the arts continues: L.A. arts and culture this week
Since President Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center, I’ve been glued to arts reporting out of Washington, D.C. The nation’s capital is proving to be…
Is this the best duck in Thai Town?
Duck in Thai Town, boozy raw-milk lattes in the Inland Empire, goat tacos worth a detour, a new pop-up bakery in Torrance, immersive entertainment dining,…
Review: ’44,’ a musical satire about Barack Obama, returns to L.A.
“44 the Musical,” an affectionate spoof of the Barack Obama White House years, had its premiere at the Bourbon Room Hollywood in 2022. The show…