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L.A. Affairs: I'm a black woman. He's a white guy with a pickup truck. Here's what happened

Maisha Closson — Fri, 6 Oct 2017 14:00:00 GMT

"That guy over there."

A massive car fest is coming to SoCal with drift rides that feel like 'throttle therapy'

Christopher Buchanan — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A love letter to late actor Paul Walker, FuelFest is a global car show coming to Orange County on Saturday. Organizers plan to celebrate the first 'Fast and Furious' movie.

At 100, Route 66 still beckons as a cross-country caravan takes off from Santa Monica

Christopher Reynolds — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 19:59:12 GMT

A 70-car caravan embarked on a journey from Santa Monica to Chicago to celebrate the centennial of the famed 2,448-mile Route 66.

Farewell, my Smilodon: La Brea Tar Pits to close for two years

Corinne Purtill — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A massive renovation will highlight new science in an L.A. institution

One label, many risks: how grouping Asian Americans hides deadly cancer patterns

Meg Tanaka — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A nationwide effort that includes many California researchers seeks to find out why some Asian American communities have high rates of certain cancers.

For its first L.A. women's show, Hermès touches down in Bel-Air — Birkin bags everywhere

Elisa Wouk Almino — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 23:06:49 GMT

Held in a butter-yellow hangar structure on a serene hill, the show embraced each wrinkle in an outfit as "a powerful current."

L.A. Affairs: I was out of a 9-year relationship and starting over. Was my heart ready for something new?

Huy Vo — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

I went to buy a midcentury table from a stranger for my apartment in downtown L.A. We were just two strangers making a fragile new connection.

A wildfire burned my memories of Santa Rosa Island. Now, we wait to see what's left

Lila Seidman — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A destructive wildfire burned through a third of Santa Rosa Island. For one reporter, the loss isn't theoretical — it's a personal reckoning with a changing paradise.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Randall Park

Dinah Eng — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Kick the day off with a beach run before a jam-packed food crawl and a smidge of shopping.

With Highway 1 open, Big Sur braces for its busiest summer in years

Christopher Reynolds — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Restaurant and retailer guest counts are up 40% from last year, and northbound traffic at Ragged Point has risen 900% year-over-year.

Why so many L.A. parents are hunting for nostalgic vintage clothing for kids

Marah Eakin — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Parents are spending hundreds or sometimes thousands of dollars on throwback looks for their mini-mes. They are on the hunt for clothes from Raiders jackets and "Rugrats" tees to 1980s OshKosh B'gosh.

Inside the all-masc lesbian revue electrifying L.A. nightlife

Emma Madden — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The four self-described 'daddies' of Magic Mascs are offering fans the strip-club experience that men take for granted. The group is now planning a national tour.

Hoover Dam, challenged by drought, now wears a U.S. flag the size of a football field

Christopher Reynolds — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 20:09:51 GMT

Nope, it's not AI.

Want to feel more loved? You're probably going about it the wrong way

Todd Martens — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In "How to Feel Loved," Sonja Lyubomirsky and Harry Reis reveal the differences between being in love and truly feeling love. The latter, they argue, is the key to happiness.

L.A. Times Concierge: 'I'm interested in photography. What great L.A. historic sites should I capture?'

Kailyn Brown — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Looking for things to do in L.A.? Ask us your questions, and our expert guides will share highly specific recommendations.

L.A. Affairs: I went on 53 first dates in one summer. Here's a look at my spreadsheet

Lisa Page Rosenberg — Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

I kept track of what I wore and what stories we shared to avoid repeating myself in case there were other dates.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Cary Elwes

Marah Eakin — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Gelson's coffee beans at home to start, followed by a movie — in Imax at Universal CityWalk or a classic at New Beverly Cinema.

Hot on the Erewhon Trail: Seeking high-end smoothies while my novel sits cold

Swan Huntley — Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Yes, I have a book to write. But I'm walking an 80-plus-mile walk to all the Erewhons in L.A. to question privilege, including my own, and search for levity.

L.A. Affairs: I married at 51 after decades of being single. My dog turned out to be the better companion

Lisa Poliak — Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

For 11 months, I clung to my newfound identity as a 'we,' even though there was little 'us.' Ultimately, I did the next best thing: I changed my pronouns back.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A, according to Taylour Paige

Kailyn Brown — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

There'll be matcha rituals, jewelry shopping at Melrose Place and recommending Sushi Yuzu to everyone she knows.

At SoCal newest children's museum, kids can dig for mammoth bones or face a giant Lite-Brite

Deborah Netburn — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

At KidSTREAM, the first museum of its kind in Ventura County, immersive exhibits highlight the area's unique industry and geography.

Fed up with L.A.'s housing market, renters are turning to savvy apartment scouts for help

Kailyn Brown — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

They're not licensed real estate agents, but property enthusiasts who tour apartments, share videos on social media and work one-on-one with clients to find their dream home.

With homes still charred lots, Palisades fire survivors find solace in temple reopening

Rachel Kraus — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Kehillat Israel, closed since the Palisades fire, reopened last week, welcoming its congregation, which includes 230 families who lost their homes and an additional 250 families who were displaced.

For Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 'Choo Choo Revue' is more than a show. It's a statement

Todd Martens — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For the iconic L.A. troupe, this fantastical representation of a cross-country train trip is a bold look toward the future.

Sniff and find connection? These hip fragrance gatherings tantalize L.A.'s 'smellers'

Martine Thompson — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Across Los Angeles, groups like the Smellers Club, Reverie of Scent and Silverlake Scent Club are transforming what was once a solo ritual into something communal.

10 minutes backstage with Bilal at Blue Note

Kailyn Brown — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bilal celebrated the anniversary of his classic album "1st Born Second" at the Blue Note in Hollywood. We caught up with him to talk about the special anniversary, honoring D'Angelo at the Grammys, and making new music.

'The closest thing to church': How Unusual Tuesday became L.A.'s home for misfit artists

Christopher Buchanan — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Unusual Tuesday is a weekly variety show at Sun Space, an eccentric Shadow Hills performance venue. It was started in 2017 by Noel Rhodes.

In her Silver Lake ADU, this L.A. artist turns glass and clay into something magical

Lisa Boone — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles artist Julie Burton hand-crafts elegant glass jewelry, ceramics and home decor in her Silver Lake ADU.

L.A. Times Concierge: 'Where can I buy the best celebration cake for a dear friend?'

Kailyn Brown — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Looking for things to do in L.A.? Ask us your questions, and our expert guides will share highly specific recommendations.

L.A. Affairs: He wanted to explore his kinks. But he blindsided me when he went back to his virgin ex

Rati Gupta — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

I matched with a Glen Powell type again, 10 years after ghosting him. This time, I wanted more than just sex. But was he only interested in exploring his kinky side?

Art is a sport, sport is an art. Both demand hustle — and make life worth living

Elisa Wouk Almino — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The artist-athletes in Image magazine's May "Momentum" issue show us the rewards of their commitments.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A, according to Vivica A. Fox

Kailyn Brown — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A float session at Beverly Hot Springs and cheering for the Lakers are part of the agenda for the "Is God Is" star.

Dressing well is an exercise. These activewear, beauty and fashion items will get you there this May

Claire Salinda — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Our monthly curation of must-haves includes the new ERL cargos, a Prada Re-Nylon backpack and socks you can wear with sandals.

Jonathan Anderson's first Dior Cruise show in L.A. was a movie

Julissa James — Fri, 15 May 2026 00:14:30 GMT

As polished-glam and old-Hollywood as the references were, there were moments that also felt sleazy and fun in the way that Hollywood in 2007 did.

'Harry Potter' soars under the Cosm spell with fantastical, theme-park-like effects

Todd Martens — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is the latest film to be given the Cosm treatment, in which supplemental animations seek to envelop guests.

For Tory Burch, a 20-year fashion career is a sport driven by endurance, discipline and grit

Viv Chen — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

An interview with the designer, who makes clothes and shoes you can move in from morning until night.

Coronado's new hotel is a maximalist dream — with lush lagoons and iridescent clamshell beds

Christopher Reynolds — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From the hospitality group behind the unapologetically glamorous Lafayette in San Diego's North Park, Baby Grand is ready to make a splash in stately Coronado.

Route 66 turns 100. Here's our mega-guide to America's Mother Road.

Christopher Reynolds — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If you've ever daydreamed about covering some part of the famous roadway, hop on in.

Why Mel's Drive-In in Santa Monica is the perfect final stop on your Route 66 trip

Stephanie Breijo — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Once the Penguin Coffee Shop, and now Mel's Drive-In, this Googie gathering place marks the unofficial end of the Mother Road.

Find the platonic ideal of a Midcentury dive on Route 66 in Albuquerque

Bill Addison — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Find two of L.A. Times restaurant critic Bill Addison's favorite restaurants in New Mexico along Route 66 in Albuquerque. Both are quirky, atmospheric and have a sense of place.

66 photos from America's Mother Road as she turns 100

Christopher Reynolds — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

And our tips for capturing brilliant snapshots of neon signs, cool landmarks and other sights throughout your trip.

Massive and made of fiberglass, Muffler Men are a Route 66 classic — and they're multiplying

Christopher Reynolds — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

First erected in the early 1960s as an advertising gimmick, these giants are rising again thanks to preservationists, kitsch aficionados and savvy entrepreneurs.

You know the tune. Now learn the astonishing tale behind '(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66'

Christopher Reynolds — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For Bobby Troup, an aspiring songwriter from Pennsylvania, the decision to drive west in 1946 set off a chain of events that helped turn the road into a symbol of footloose American freedom.

A Route 66 road trip is all about the people you'll meet. Start with these legends.

Christopher Reynolds — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

We chat with a retailer in Oklahoma, a treasure-hunt winner in New Mexico, a barber in Arizona and a hoarder of road wisdom on the Santa Monica Pier.

How Route 66 inspired Disney's 'Cars' and Cars Land — and the ride that never came to be

Todd Martens — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Former Imagineers talk about the roadside attractions in Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas and California that sparked ideas for Disney's famous fictional town of Radiator Springs.

What the postcards leave out: 5 moments in history that still echo along Route 66

Jasmine Desiree — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

And where you still find remains of these events, from the Dust Bowl exodus to Japanese American incarceration.

Primm was a cheap, beloved Vegas alternative. Then, new California casinos killed it

Andrew J. Campa — Fri, 8 May 2026 13:21:55 GMT

The vision of a Nevada gambling hub south of Las Vegas along the Interstate 15 Freeway was perhaps done in by SoCal tribal casinos offering shorter drives and similar services.

L.A. Affairs: We were integrating our worlds and families. Then came the boob texts

Emily Bryn Williams — Fri, 8 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

He wanted me to start spending more time at his place. But I discovered he was texting 13 other women and even told one of them: 'I wish I were with you tonight, but Em is here.'

He's your ex, not your son. Unconditional love does not apply

Goth Shakira — Fri, 8 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Our columnist holds court in a starry place to answer your heart's questions about love.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Pete Yorn

Mikael Wood — Fri, 8 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The singer and songwriter is on the road performing his breakout 2001 album, "Musicforthemorningafter." He'll release a new LP in July.

'It still stings': 18 people reveal how much they paid for LA28 Olympics tickets

Kailyn Brown — Thu, 7 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If you're hoping to nab tickets to the LA28 Olympics in the second drop coming in August, you might want to brace yourself.

After losing everything to the Eaton fire, an Altadena glassblower forges a new life in art

Christopher Buchanan — Wed, 6 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Altadena glassblower and metal worker Evan Chambers contends with a turn-of-the-century medium, the Eaton fire and rage.

This Koreatown spa is upping its game with a head spa, AI robot masseuse and more

Deborah Vankin — Tue, 5 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Koreatown's iconic 24-hour sanctuary is doubling down on self-care with the upcoming launch of Root Head Spa, a Japanese-style scalp treatment, alongside new high-tech wellness upgrades.

It's time to set sail with the 'Yacht Girls,' L.A.'s coolest book club on a boat

Paula L. Woods — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Aloni Ford created the inclusive boat, brunch and books-centered event to offer women a space for authentic conversation and self-care.

Inside the elaborate, competitive L.A. book club taking immersion to the extreme

Maddie Connors — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From Ukrainian delicacies in a Venice Beach kitchen to 18th century mansions in La Jolla, go inside 'The Booked Babes' — an ultra-exclusive, high-production Los Angeles book club where six best friends turn literary discussion into a competitive art form of elaborate costumes, custom scents and tablescapes.

For Clockshop's Kite Festival, build a newspaper kite using The Times' Weekend section

Jaclyn Cosgrove — Sun, 3 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Clockshop's Kite Festival returns May 9 to Los Angeles State Historic Park. Don't have a kite? On Sunday, The Times published a kite design in the Weekend section.

A powerful photo project became a love letter to the workers who built L.A. Metro's D Line

Christopher Buchanan — Fri, 1 May 2026 18:28:52 GMT

With a new exhibition on view, photographer Ken Karagozian and author India Mandelkern discuss their book, "Wilshire Subway," which documents the decades-long ideation and execution of L.A. Metro's D Line.

L.A. Affairs: Our flight felt like a first date. Would it continue after we landed at LAX?

Martha L. Thompson — Fri, 1 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

I'm a former New Yorker who moved to the West Coast for acting roles. On a plane ride back to Los Angeles, I started chatting with a charming stranger.

The exclusive fashion drops, art openings and collaborations injecting your May with motion

Samantha Lee — Fri, 1 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A curated monthly social calendar, featuring F1 X Louis Vuitton, Harmony Holiday and a Gucci exclusive.

Darth Vader arrives at 'Star Wars' Land, marking a pivot for Disneyland

Todd Martens — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:05:33 GMT

His presence — along with that of Leia, Han and Luke — marks a major shift in direction for Galaxy's Edge.

Move over, Elsa. The hottest entertainers at L.A. kid parties are 'KPop Demon Hunters'

Carlos Aguilar — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Entertainers inspired by Rumi, Mira, Zoey and the Saja Boys from 'KPop Demon Hunters' are the hottest kids' birthday party offering in Los Angeles right now.

Small spaces surprise and shine at the 2026 Pasadena Showcase House of Design

Lisa Boone — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Interior designers reimagine a historic 1907 estate for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design in Arcadia.

Your guide to free self-care: 8 L.A. wellness events you can't miss in May

Deborah Vankin — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From soundbaths in Leimert Park to sunset yoga in the park, here are the best ways to prioritize your mental and physical health in Los Angeles this month without spending a dime.

The 'baby of the group' is 83: How a Pacific Palisades book club remains unbreakable

Maddie Connors — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Their connection is a quarter-century in the making, deepened by the shared experiences of marriage, motherhood and grief — a history they now measure against the unforgiving landscape of Joan Didion's "Play It As It Lays."

What to snag at the 'And Just Like That...' auction, from Carrie's manuscript to Charlotte's heels

Kailyn Brown — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If you've ever daydreamed about owning an item from Carrie Bradshaw's closet or the writing desk where she penned her famous memoir, this L.A. event may be your golden ticket.

Their love blossomed in the buzzy L.A. restaurant scene. So what was their wedding food?

Kit Warchol — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Fresh off being added to the Michelin Guide, the owners of Little Fish in Echo Park and Melrose Hill tied the knot. But who catered the wedding of this buzzy foodie couple? Other buzzy L.A. eateries.

Yes, goth yoga is a thing — and it's thriving in an L.A. occult shop

Rebecca Leib — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Forget the typical "namaste" — this class explores the intersection of shadow work and vinyasa in a setting complete with deep stretches and dark sounds.

Naked and unafraid at 73, she's challenging ideas about aging women on a Hollywood stage

Deborah Vankin — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After watching AI threaten her livelihood and creative future, 'Younger' author Pamela Redmond turned to the most human medium she could find: her body. Her one-woman show 'Old Woman Naked' premieres in L.A. on April 29.

A truce appears in the 'Hands Off Our Yards' wildfire landscaping wars

Noah Haggerty — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After months of contentious debate, California officials visited Calabasas this week to float their new proposed rules on fire-safe landscaping in foothill communities.

L.A. Affairs: I loved someone who felt he couldn't be fully seen with me

Kent Knothe — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

I had a long pattern of choosing unavailable men. I had been unconsciously asking him to choose, over and over, between the people he loved and the person he loved.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tig Notaro

Dinah Eng — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Comedian Tig Notaro would spend her ideal Sunday with her family: hiking, playing with adoptable cats and browsing a sprawling bookstore's stacks.

They set out to elevate karaoke in L.A. — and opened a glamorous lounge that pulls out all the stops

Kailyn Brown — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mic Drop is located inside the former home of Larrabee Studios, originally co-owned by Carole King.

What are Angelenos giving away in one Buy Nothing group? All this treasured stuff

Dania Maxwell — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Buy Nothing reduces waste by keeping items out of landfills. It also builds community. Here are several Angelenos who've passed along treasured items to their neighbors freely using the groups.

She's the so-called Womb Witch of L.A. Here's why her clients keep returning

Maddie Connors — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In a bright Glendale studio, Leigh McDaniel is challenging traditional healthcare norms with holistic pelvic care, offering sanctuary and healing for those navigating trauma, chronic pain and the complexities of sexual health.

She built a following of plus-size customers. Why is she closing her L.A. resale shop?

Marah Eakin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A reality TV producer-turned-boutique owner kept both her stores running because she says she felt L.A.'s plus-size community needed them.

More is more is more in this L.A. 'barn' exploding with thrifted finds and maximalist flair

Lisa Boone — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Interior designer Meeshie Fahmy turned a barn-style home in Inglewood into a bold, colorful space filled with secondhand furniture and plenty of art.

L.A. Times Concierge: Where can I throw a party to feel like a kid again?

Kailyn Brown — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Blanca Begert — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As Los Angeles homeowners proceed with rebuilding from the 2025 fires, a new trend is emerging across the Palisades and Eaton burn areas. Emergency orders allow "like-for-like" replacements; some residents are moving toward all-electric home rebuilds.

L.A. Affairs: After getting dumped at 46 by a cheater, could I ever find love again?

Laura House — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

I put myself back out there after my breakup. So I was on a first date in Burbank with a new guy when the unexpected happened.

L.A.'s unofficial Statue of Liberty is a Fashion Nova billboard off the 10 Freeway

Julissa James — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For artist Sayre Gomez, the city is defined by its anti-landmarks.

A tour of L.A. architecture as it's actually experienced

Elisa Wouk Almino — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The way the city is perceived is often different than how it's lived.

The story behind this rare architectural speaker from cult Japanese fashion brand TheSoloist

Samantha Lee — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In Archived's L.A. showroom, everything is a reference point or piece of history.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Paul W. Downs

Eric Ducker — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 'Hacks' co-creator and star would check out antiques, peruse Chevalier's Books and have the best chocolate croissant in the world.

Nine non-negotiable items for a well-designed life

Julissa James — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From a Waka Waka rocking chair to a baby pink Brutalist listening station, here are the home, fashion and beauty items that will level you up this month.

Why I rejected the "neutral" aesthetics of therapy rooms

Wendy C. Ortiz — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As a therapist, I wanted to create a container — a place where someone would cross the threshold and feel.

These Gen Z and millennial readers are reimagining L.A. book clubs

Malia Mendez — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A new era of 'bookish' events has arrived in Los Angeles, featuring playful book crawls, low-pressure walking book clubs and more.

This L.A. mailman retired after 42 years. Hundreds showed up to his farewell party

Deborah Netburn — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For Mount Washington residents, John Ayala's departure represents the end of an era when mail delivery came with a side of conversation.

Tell us: How much did you spend on Olympics tickets?

Kailyn Brown — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

$2,460 for women's gymnastics. $498 for men's volleyball. $1,141 for track and field. $241 for women's handball. Prices have been running the gamut.

Travel aboard a real-life Hogwarts Express at a new SoCal 'Harry Potter' experience

Tracy Brown — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:37:17 GMT

A new Hogwarts Express experience will let you live out your 'Harry Potter' dreams aboard a real moving train at the Southern California Railway Museum.

Catherine Opie marks the opening of the new LACMA building with seven portraits

Catherine Opie — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The photographs, taken in a deep blue-glazed interior gallery designed by Peter Zumthor, were inspired by Irving Penn's famous "corner portraits."

His wild, theme park-style home in L.A. is full of joy. It even has a Disneyland room

Lisa Boone — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Theme park fan Brandon Shahniani created the dream life he's always wanted to live — at home in L.A.

What it's like to DJ at Coachella: Backstage access, celebrities and lines nobody can avoid

Kailyn Brown — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Times reporter by day, DJ by night, Kailyn Brown (who goes by Kailyn Hype) takes us behind the curtain at the popular music festival.

In a new monument for South-Central, Lauren Halsey cements her loved ones as landmarks

Julissa James — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

"sister dreamer" shows that architecture only becomes truly meaningful when people see a space for themselves there.

This blue, curvy Baldwin Hills house is Black postmodernism in motion

Jerald "Coop" Cooper, Rossen Ventzislavov — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The spiral staircase that winds you through the home, left and right, mimics the feeling of descending these same hills.

She's rich, self-made and wants women to boldly talk about money (and make more)

Deborah Vankin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In her new book, 'Start With Yourself,' fashion mogul Emma Grede offers a blueprint for ambition that focuses on grounding your vision and saying 'no' to distractions.

'Now is the time': Bob Baker Marionette Theater to make Highland Park its forever home

Todd Martens — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The beloved troupe with thousands of handcrafted puppets — a saucy black cat in heels, a fish out of water that can't help but wiggle — has entered into an agreement to purchase its current location.