Ron Howard explores the creative world of Jim Henson
When Oscar-winning director Ron Howard got word that Disney+ and the late Jim Henson’s children were interested in collaborating on a definitive portrait of the…
How Dearica Hamby uses her journey to inspire and motivate others
Dearica Hamby watched as her shot from the free-throw line fell perfectly through the hoop during warmups Wednesday. Swoosh. Her next one missed the basket,…
How to build a memorial for your pet in nature without leaving a trace
There’s no getting around it: Losing a pet is awful. No matter the circumstances, it leaves a hole in one’s heart that will never completely…
NFL trial to begin in L.A. over Sunday Ticket antitrust claim
The NFL is headed to trial in Los Angeles this week, the result of a lawsuit filed nine years ago by a group of NFL…
Here are 10 L.A. spots to queer your weekend during Pride month
There’s a reason why Ruby Fruit co-owner Mara Herbkersman refers to her business — one of L.A.’s two lesbian bars — as “the planet.”It’s a…
Column: Trump is a convicted felon, but that may not stand in his way
WASHINGTON — Former President Trump’s conviction on 34 criminal counts of falsifying business records in New York is an ignoble first. No former president has ever…
Want to bike L.A.’s coast? Here are six must-see stops on the Strand
Few experiences exemplify California living more than a bike ride on the Marvin Braude Bike Trail. Also known as the Strand, the 22-mile oceanfront path…
Column: Trump Wins! (One way or another.) Here’s why
WASHINGTON — No matter what verdict the jury delivers in Donald Trump’s trial on business fraud charges in New York, one outcome is predictable: The former…
Maria Friedman and Jonathan Groff on cracking Sondheim’s ‘Merrily’
“Merrily We Roll Along” director Maria Friedman and star Jonathan Groff at the Hudson Theatre in New York on May 21, 2024. (Justin Jun Lee…
How Sam Spruell created a 400-year-old sin eater for ‘Fargo’
Debt is a theme running through Season 5 of “Fargo,” and there was no more terrifying bill collector in Noah Hawley’s latest seriocomic venture into…
In ‘Eric,’ desperation and decline manifest into a life-size puppet
The most idiosyncratic and striking moment on TV this summer? It could be Benedict Cumberbatch as a father running through the streets of New York…
How the Dodgers’ Alex Vesia found his way back into high-leverage role
In the life of a major league relief pitcher, highs and lows are part of the landscape. The nature of a one-inning role makes volatility…
For your L.A. bucket list: An epic city hike that has it all
There aren’t many hiking trails in Southern California that feature hummingbirds, a fishing lake, a 440-foot-long truss bridge, an abundance of native plants and coastal…
Rams move camp to LMU; Matthew Stafford’s contract is unmoved
After conducting training camp at UC Irvine since their return to Los Angeles in 2016, the Rams this year are moving preseason workouts to Loyola…
Cannes: ‘The Apprentice’ team fires back at Trump campaign
CANNES, France — “It’s time to make movies political again,” director Ali Abbasi said after unveiling his Donald Trump biopic “The Apprentice” at the Cannes Film…
The magical California state park that doesn’t allow visitors
SUTTER BUTTES, Calif. — About 60 miles north of Sacramento, the Sutter Buttes rise starkly from the floor of the Central Valley, the remnants of…
Column: McRae siblings one-up each other on way to Dartmouth
On Mother’s Day, Ebony Robinson felt like the luckiest mom in the world. Her oldest son, Robert McRae III, a former Fairfax basketball player, is…
The scheduled Biden-Trump debates are no sure thing
Today we discuss travel, leisure, sunsets and presidential debates. Goody! Looks like we’ll have two Biden-Trump debates to tide us over this summer. It seems…
‘SNL’ recap: Jake Gyllenhaal sings his way through Season 49 finale
On his third go-round as guest host of “Saturday Night Live,” Jake Gyllenhaal presided over the 49th season finale with everything going for him. His…
‘Gasoline Rainbow’ review: Kids hit the road while they can
The New Orleans-based filmmaking brothers Bill and Turner Ross have made a name for themselves over the past 15 years with their lyrical, poetic documentaries.…