The best classic L.A. diner is whichever one you love most
There is no one perfect time of day to visit a classic diner or coffee shop in Los…
As primary election nears, top candidates for California governor meet for debate
SAN FRANCISCO — With the California governor’s race quickly approaching, six candidates faced off Wednesday evening in the first debate…
Despite razor-thin profits, chefs give their time and food to charity. Why they do it
Looking back at the years when chefs became the stars of charity fundraisers. Plus, one of the city’s…
Editor’s note for Image’s April 2026 issue
This story is part of Image’s April’s Thresholds issue, a tour of L.A. architecture as it’s actually experienced.…
Contributor: A boom of independent bookstores, just when we need them most
As a blizzard blasted the East Coast in late February, a thousand booksellers from independent bookstores across the…
Letters to the Editor: Transplants aren’t the only ones navigating the dating scene in L.A.
To the editor: I very much enjoyed reading guest contributor Amy Getubig’s piece (“Women aren’t too picky to…
What to taste, see and know at L.A.’s Maydan Market in West Adams
Lugya’h, the counter inside Maydan Market run by Alfonso “Poncho” Martinez and Odilia Romero, began opening Fridays, Saturdays…
Masters 2026: the Best-Dressed Fans at the Golf Tournament
A few people skipped the Masters merchandise and wore simpler outfits instead — letting their accessories do all…
Gallery 1988 is closing after 20 years, some think AI is to blame
One of L.A.’s most unique art galleries is closing up shop. Gallery 1988, which opened in 2004 and…
Spencer Pratt surges to second in Los Angeles mayoral race poll
The reality TV star told Us Weekly: “It’s worse than ever now because I still need to use…