Downey’s Space Center breaks ground on museum expansion
When I broke into journalism years ago as a fledgling Whittier-based high school sports reporter, one of my…
The Cinerama Dome closed during the pandemic. Will it reopen soon?
Out of sheer darkness, the Batman logo was emblazoned across the 86-foot-wide screen and dazzled my young eyes.…
Some Día de los Muertos festivies are canceled, others march forward
In Mexico and parts of Central America, Día de los Muertos is regarded as a day to commemorate…
Superstar Shohei Ohtani spoils Angelenos with the ‘greatest game ever’
It was one of those performances that will be spoken about for years. Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei…
Thai food is an L.A. ‘pillar cuisine.’ Here are our favorite places
There’s something about Thai cuisine that is warm and welcoming. Perhaps it’s the fire that bird’s eye chili…
Can’t find an apartment in L.A.? That’s because fewer are being built
Drive around Riverside County and signs for new apartment complexes are all over the 60, 15 and 215…
Tourists don’t visit L.A., the state. Are Trump and ICE to blame?
About two months ago, my cousin Guillermo happily ventured from picturesque Cuernavaca, Mexico, to 95-degree Southern California. He…
Best pancake places that will test and delight your taste buds
When the thought of truly delicious pancakes bubbles up, various trips and experiences flood my mind and activate…
LAPD ends its role in Kamala Harris security detail
The security of former Vice President Kamala Harris, once the duty of the U.S. Secret Service, has been…
Why the effort to stop the Olympic Games stands little chance
If you browse through social media, it’s easy to find commentary about canceling the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.…