On a recent Sunday afternoon, L.A. gallerist Lauren Powell and about 30 others trekked up a steep, sinuous Griffith Park trail. The group hauled enormous […]
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A new Pixar-themed parade is coming to Disneyland
A new Pixar-themed daytime parade and enhancements to the “Star Wars” attraction Star Tours — The Adventures Continue are coming to the Disneyland Resort in […]
What’s new in Death Valley: the lake, sand dunes, reopened roads
Death Valley’s temporary lake, fed by one powerful summer storm, is down to inches as it dwindles in the park’s Badwater Basin. But as it […]
How to avoid overdoing it this holiday season
We often go into the holidays with the best of intentions: We’re not going to spend too much this year. We won’t overcommit. We’ll keep […]
She inherited the world’s largest Barbra Streisand collection
Countless iterations of Barbra Streisand currently occupy six storage lockers in the Coachella Valley. There — sandwiched between corrugated metal walls and hefty layers of […]
Responsible California landscaping requires more than drought tolerance
Prevailing notions of responsible landscaping and gardening in California have long focused on a single metric: water use. By ignoring the importance of native plants, […]
Flip’s shopping app bets on cash, reviews to get you to buy
Want to know how much your friends are worth? Meet Flip, the shopping app that will put a price tag on every single person in […]
What families do when they don’t celebrate Christmas in L.A.
If you are among the millions of people in Southern California celebrating Christmas this year, let me say that I truly love your holiday. The […]
How to explore L.A. history without leaving home
That discovery sent me down a rabbit hole that not only eventually revealed a clearer backstory to Beverly Grove but also the vast resources that […]
Who needs love? I planned to start my family alone
I was still doing an internship across town at SpaceX before I started as a postdoctoral scholar in astrophysics at Caltech. But I managed to […]
Here’s everything new coming to Disneyland in 2024 — so far
A new parade, resurrected shows and a revamped attraction: Disneyland has laid out its 2024 calendar, and it’s heavy on entertainment and festivals. If you’re […]
Supervsn Studios and Union throw an L.A. holiday party
Blxst at the Supervsn and Union holiday party at Soho Warehouse. (Emmanuel Camacho) The line wrapped around Soho Warehouse for the Supervsn Studios X Union […]
You don’t have to join Soho House to enjoy its free run club
During the middle of a Sunday morning jog through West Hollywood with a run club, marketing executive and digital strategist Mark Baroth exclaims: “I hate […]
The untold history of Santa’s Village
Santa’s Village had become a ghost town, closed for nearly two decades. Rides had been auctioned off, much of its electrical equipment was stolen and […]
How to experience Los Angeles like a poet
I was walking in Venice with poet Tom Laichas when he showed me a hard-to-describe object protruding from the strip between sidewalk and street. It […]
Wayfarers wedding chapel is a Los Angeles historic landmark
The Rev. David Brown walked through a shady tunnel of mature redwood trees, past a trio of camera-snapping tourists, and entered Wayfarers Chapel for the […]
Two centenarians share their secret to 82 years of marriage
As a lively group of elderly women scurried onto a shuttle for a shopping day on a recent Tuesday afternoon, Carla and Jack Weingarten could […]
Vibe guide: Bailey Prado shares inspiration for her designs and holiday gifts
The thing about a Bailey Prado piece is that it feels like it was made by someone who loves you. The designer is known for […]
A former automotive engineer throws pots in Los Angeles
Throwing pottery on a wheel can be a love-hate relationship. Becki Chernoff knows all about it. “Many people fall in love with clay when they […]
Heading to Yosemite next summer? Better get a reservation
You’ll need a reservation to drive into Yosemite National Park by day this summer, even if you’re not spending the night. The National Park Service […]
How OnlyFans millionaires live and spend in L.A.
Hometown: Apple Valley, Minn. When did you start doing OnlyFans? I was very early to OnlyFans. I started in 2017 and did it for one […]
The ceramic clowns of Soraya Hannah Yousefi, a.k.a. shy.jpg
Soraya Hannah Yousefi didn’t kick off her career with an internship or an entry level position; she began with a box of air dry clay […]
Artist Angela Nguyen’s rug critiques L.A. infrastructure and transportation
“WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?,” 2023, 84 x 60 in, Maine wool on monks cloth (Angela Nguyen / For The Times) The question “Where […]
Sunday Funday with Paris Hilton
Of the dozens of Sunday Fundays we’ve published, no celebrity has name-dropped as many sponsorships or brand deals throughout the conversation as effortlessly as Paris […]
The L.A. playground is where skaters get their education
Skaters give shape to the divine. From left to right: Robert Neal, Briana King and Junior. (Sam Muller / For The Times) Peer through the […]
Free digital holiday wallpapers by Creativity Explored artists
They are animals familiar to every Californian: a mountain lion, a coyote, a dolphin, hummingbirds and butterflies, rendered in a way you’ve never seen before. […]
Vibe guide: Celina Rodriguez shares gift inspiration, favorite designers and 2024 goals
Celina wears Sami Miro Vintage top, Red September pants, Naked Wolfe shoes, Serpenti earrings, Chrome Hearts necklace, Androhmeda cross charm necklace (in hand), Gucci rings. […]
L.A. post office box accepts letters to deceased loved ones
. Mail gets sent to the dead all the time — ads, renewal notices, unpaid bills. But if you want to send a letter to […]
Your inner ageist says getting old sucks. Fight back
Connie Zweig first encountered her inner ageist on a cloudless spring day in Santa Monica about seven years ago. The author and retired psychotherapist was […]
A tribute to step-and-repeats: The L.A. fashion party staple
The step-and-repeat says, “Perceive me, I beg you.” Schiaparelli speaks this same language: of spectacle. (Angella Choe / For The Times) We are drawn to […]
How often should you expect your crush to text you?
When Sabrina Zohar first started dating her boyfriend whom she refers to as “tech guy” in her popular TikTok videos, she was doubtful about their […]
Los Angeles jazz duo improvises magic with tap shoes, piano
In a quiet backyard nestled in the Sherman Oaks hills, seasoned jazz musician Larry Goldings begins to play the punchy opening notes to Van Halen’s […]
Peach Fuzz is the Pantone Color of the Year
After a year of hardship — shootings, war and uncertainty regarding artificial intelligence — the Pantone Color Institute has announced that Peach Fuzz, a warm […]
After mastering chess in prison, can he win elite competitions?
Almost every day for the last two years, Vincent “VDogg” Hubbard has stood outside the Louisiana Fried Chicken at Manchester and Normandie avenues with a […]
I was looking for a boyfriend. I ignored the red flags
The night I met Buff Ben, I was coming from a Hinge date. The night had started auspiciously. My date was a fellow screenwriter who […]
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Craig Robinson
Actor, comedian and musician Craig Robinson (“The Office,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Hot Tub Time Machine”) is upfront about his ideal L.A. Sunday. “It’s spent at home […]
Vibe Guide: Johnnie Davis, the designer behind New Bedstuy
New Bedstuy “You Are Holy” T-shirt. (Jennelle Fong and Yasara Gunawardena / For The Times) A padded waffle shirt worn by Miguel on the cover […]
After ‘Nutcracker,’ new L.A. ballet company has big dreams
Back in August, Eris Nezha and Petra Conti stepped in front of a crowd at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. They looked at each other. Nezha […]
Artist Yendry shares her creative journey, identity, music
At the tail end of a long studio session in preparation for her first full-length album, the L.A.-based artist known by her monomial Yendry is […]
How to date better in Los Angeles
To say it’s difficult to date in Los Angeles is almost like saying the traffic is bad. Yes, we know! But what if dating didn’t […]
From Fruits to Frutas: L.A. street style archive draws inspiration from iconic Japanese underground magazine.
Founded by photographer, director and multimedia artist Bibs Moreno in 2021 with Aloe Garza, Frutas is a living, breathing archive of Latinos and other people […]
You don’t need chemistry on a first date to go on a second
You know that feeling when you’re on a first date with someone and you instantly hit it off? When the conversation is flowing effortlessly about […]
Why boxing is the most stylish sport — and why fashion houses can’t get enough
These days less than before, we gather in a room, my grandpa closest to the TV, and watch as two people beat each other up. […]
How to become a secure dater no matter your attachment style
In a TikTok that has been viewed nearly 1 million times, a woman explains that her husband’s approach to calming down after an argument is […]
Vibe guide: Goth Shakira on favorite art, holiday gifts, astrological placements
Goth Shakira wearing Acne Studios dress and gloves, Kachorovska shoes and Jéblanc earrings. (Jennelle Fong and Yasara Gunawardena / For The Times) One might follow […]
What to do in L.A. in December: Fashion launches, art, pop-ups
Fear of God and Adidas launch Athletics After three years in the making, Fear of God Athletics has launched. The sports line hearkens back to […]
How to handle holiday party stress when it sounds exhausting
Take a moment to time-travel back to December 2019, when invitations to actual, in-person holiday parties flew fast and furiously and you had to decide […]
Why you should invite a neighbor over for dinner this holiday season
We are living in an age of placeless possibility: a time when we can instantly get in touch with another person no matter where they […]
SoCal resident tickets for Disneyland are back
This holiday season, Disneyland is already looking ahead to 2024, and today announced a new offer for Southern California residents. Each local resident who pays […]
Paris Hilton’s Thanksgiving ‘surprise’ was newborn daughter
For Paris Hilton‘s family, Thanksgiving dinner offered more than just the traditional turkey and staple sides. The hotel heiress and reality TV star revealed that […]
I wanted to date my mentor’s colleague. Was that a problem?
“I love your work. Are you teaching anywhere?” I messaged the author on Instagram. Her novels were all set in the sun-spilled hills of Los […]
A forgotten amusement park made by famous artists reemerges
Luna Luna was ahead of its time. And in some ways it’s a miracle that it existed at all. The contemporary art world is filled […]
How to get into pickleball if you’ve got no one to play with
Pickleball leagues around the city host what’s called “open play,” where anyone can show up and jump into a game with strangers. Usually, there’s at […]
Atheists in Los Angeles seek wonder, awe and community too
ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah — In the cold dark of a November night, beneath the jagged cliffs of Zion National Park, Dani Hsia posed a question […]
Celebrity stylist for Phoebe Bridgers, Olivia Rodrigo and Teyana Taylor shares fashion tips, personal journey
For stylist Tess Herbert, the ideal backdrop to her personal style is Palace Costume — a vintage rental store nestled on Melrose Ave. where she […]
Stressed? Forest therapy may be your unexpected solution
It was a particularly chaotic time. As the war in the Middle East raged on, sparking relentless and horrific news headlines, a family member unexpectedly […]
Vibe guide: Salem Mitchell on favorite designers, gifts, things to do in L.A.
L.A. model Salem Mitchell is finding joy in making steamed soy and ginger fish at home for her homies, and always smelling slightly like a […]
Disneyland artists share story behind Adventureland Treehouse
Like many a child, no doubt, Kevin Kidney fantasized about living at Disneyland. But he didn’t imagine himself swashbuckling with pirates or cavorting with ghosts. […]
TMZ has a new selfie tour of Hollywood. Here’s what to expect
Instead of focusing on Hollywood’s boldface names, the new TMZ Selfie Tour gives someone else the star treatment: You. In its first expansion since launching […]
Are your sneakers knockoffs? He can tell by the smell
Welcome to My L.A. Workday, a series that takes you inside a day on the job with some of the city’s most fascinating people. Interviews […]
Can you guess what these collectible Nike sneakers cost?
How much would you pay for these kicks? Test your knowledge of the hot collectible sneaker market by guessing what these shoes cost at the […]
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to MC Lyte
The thing that first brought MC Lyte to Los Angeles? New York’s historic Blizzard of 1996. “I always said I wasn’t going to do another […]
I broke up with her. She got her revenge another way
“I’ve been immature,” I said during a painstaking call to Madeleine. We’d been friends since meeting at USC film school but had only recently started […]
How he built an imaginative skinny home on a steep LA lot
When architect Simon Storey’s clients took him to a steep lot of undeveloped land for sale in Silver Lake, he advised them to pass. Storey’s […]
Vintage matchbooks galore at this collector’s paradise
It’s not hard to strike up an illuminating conversation at a meeting of the Angelus Matchcover Club. Just ask someone about their collection. Since its […]
While thrifting in L.A. with my teenage son, I found what my mother missed
My 13-year-old son has entered his thrifting era. It started with an off-chance trip to Goodwill over the summer while he was skating through Glendale […]
A slim, two-story ADU shows off vertical construction
Walk past the street-facing 1990s duplex and beyond a 1920s Sears Roebuck kit bungalow, and an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, rises before you at […]
Visit Carmel, artsy, pricey, gorgeous, quaint and by the beach
In Big Sur, land meets sea in the most amazing ways. Meanwhile just up the road in Carmel, nature meets art, cars, charm, golf and […]
The Bumble guy was texting another woman on our date
I had recently finished grad school and was ready to dive into the dating scene, so I downloaded Bumble, the dating app where women make […]
Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios Wins Miss Universe Crown
The 23-year-old communicologist is the first to wear the crown from her country.
