An Orange County mega-church comes to LA’s skid row
When Union Rescue Mission started 135 years ago, horse-drawn wagons scooped up wayward souls around downtown Los Angeles…
SoCal could see one of the stormiest Christmases in decades. Here’s how to make the best of a wet holiday
If you’re spending the Christmas holiday in Southern California this year, prepare for some heavy rain and strong…
A ‘greatest hits’ of L.A. fire reform proposals
The Times came out this week with a rigorous and compelling look at the twin fire calamities in…
L.A. weatherman Dallas Raines still loves the weather
Dallas Raines recalls the first time he was mesmerized by the weather. A tornado watch had been issued…
Readers provided their best cookie recipes. Here are the top 10
Whether you’re talking about what to feed Santa or the abundance of gingerbread men, maybe no pastry is…
Cone-gested: Parking crusader clears out obstructions, creates space
There’s a battle waiting for me in West Covina this holiday season. I’ll be visiting a family friend…
Meet the candidates, for now, in California’s gubernatorial primary
Dec. 7, 2025 6:30 AM PT Californians have crossed the sixth-month threshold for the June 2 primary election…
California cities take up racism reparations
It feels long, long ago that America pledged to atone for the evils of slavery and racism and…
Holiday shopping season is upon us. Here’s why you should buy local
I’m writing from inside a greenhouse at Creature’s Plants & Coffee in Eagle Rock, where I’m surrounded by…
Challenge yourself to try one of our new favorite L.A. pizzas
Last year, I was fortunate enough to travel to Naples, Italy for the first time. One of the…