Otter madness: An adorable creature shows its dark side
One thing about life in California, you’re constantly learning new ways that nature, as beautiful as it is,…
Facing California’s housing crisis, seniors are finding young roommates — and companionship
Housing stories in California can leave me feeling, well, depressed. Thousands of vacant lots that could be used…
1980s L.A. parents became a symbol for spoiling children. Were they really monsters?
High on coke, the blond beauty of a certain age cradles an Oscar statuette and addresses the academy…
Ten years ago, L.A. fell in love with itself. What went so wrong?
If you were forced to pick the moment the Los Angeles romance with itself reached a zenith —…
Can Hollywood film and TV production make a comeback?
When I sit down on Mondays to write this newsletter, I check the weekly data on film and…
Here are our favorite Los Angeles breakfast burritos
When people speak about what makes living in Los Angeles ideal, discussion often gravitates toward the weather or…
Meet the Angelenos who are learning to get around without a car
I met Los Feliz resident George Loomis as he was heading to catch a bus to Santa Monica.…
How Jackie the bald eagle found more loyal fans than some of L.A.s biggest human celebrities
Last week, my colleague Lila Seidman was scrolling through her inbox when she came upon a wrenching message…
Polymarket bets on 2025 L.A. wildfires show just how ugly the online gambling market can be
Remember when gambling seemed kind of shady? Illegal in most states and something your hard-working parents frowned upon,…
Russell Westbrook’s Lakers legacy is complex. His L.A. impact isn’t
Welcome back to this week’s Lakers newsletter, where we’ve apparently never heard of an offseason. During an allegedly…