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Is Los Angeles the world's best biking city? He's biked 5,840-plus miles in one year to find out
Marc Papas is challenging the idea that Los Angeles belongs only to cars. He's taking on a multi-year, 7,500-mile biking trek across every single block in Los Angeles.
Shaikin: The Shohei Ohtani Economy: A two-mile ride to Dodger Stadium, for $85
The Japanese travel agency JTB, which sells tour packages to Japanese fans eager to see the Dodgers in person, launched a shuttle service to Dodger Stadium, with a bilingual guide.
Long Beach's new waterfront venue is a good time, despite Porta Potties and no parking
If you arrive with a healthy dose of patience at the new waterfront amphitheater, seeing a show can be a real treat.
From Banksy to Boba Fett: A map of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
The new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is vast, and could keep you walking for days. Here's a handy illustrated map to guide your way.
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Ariana Madix
The 'Love Island USA' host is horseback riding, dancing at Club Tee Gee and playing old-school games at the Neon Retro Arcade in Pasadena.
Great neighbors still exist in L.A. You told us about 10 of the absolute best
The percentage of Americans who frequently interact with their neighbors is declining. But we discovered those rare heroes on the block, the ones who make the city feel more like home.
Marmots got money troubles: Cuts to UCLA research lead scientists to OnlyFans
A UCLA marmot lab has opened an OnlyFans account called OnlyMarms to raise funding for its research. So far, it's raised about $4,000.
California defends childhood vaccination schedule against Trump efforts to weaken it
The defense comes after President Trump issued an executive order recommending that the singular measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine should be separated into three, and that all childhood immunizations should be given at separate visits.
California's cyclosporiasis cases are 'higher than expected.' What is fueling the uptick?
There are no known cyclosporiasis outbreaks in California, but officials say case numbers are higher than they expected for this point in the season.
California moves to outlaw disposable vapes, a toxic trash plague from beaches to battery fires
Lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday that would ban disposable vape cartridges, a scourge to waste haulers and facilities.
Artemis II astronaut and SoCal native Victor Glover steps back from NASA, joins Cal Poly
Glover will work closely with Cal Poly's president to position the university as a "global leader in polytechnic education, research innovation and workforce production."
Tiny toad, big discovery: New ice age amphibian found in La Brea Tar Pits collection
The extinct toad from the ice age was found among the amphibian collection at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.
Struggling to survive, South L.A.'s MLK hospital seeks greater share of county funds
The potential closure of the community hospital serving South Los Angeles would be 'devastating,' said L.A. County's Dr. Naman Shah. 'We would have untold misery from lack of access to care.'
Hydrogen failed as car fuel. Now California's big dollar bet on it for green energy is fading, too
Green hydrogen has gone bust in California, with project cancellations, ongoing fuel disruptions and station build-outs at a standstill.
Discarded SpaceX rocket crashes into moon
Independent scientists said it appears a SpaceX rocket, about the size of a school bus, has crashed into the moon.
Contributor: Why the U.S. should pay families of civilians killed by the military
More people are more willing to acknowledge civilian death tolls. What moral obligations do we have to the grieving families left behind?
Letters to the Editor: Should California recognize Jewish as an ethnicity? Readers debate the proposal
'Sorting people into ever more distinct, separate groups is corrosive — it fuels polarization by encouraging individuals to see themselves first as members of a subgroup, not as Americans,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Abcarian: Shed no tears for Milo Yiannopoulos, the deported right-wing provocateur
In an interview with Piers Morgan, the "flaming misogynist" was unrepentant about his hatred for women.
Contributor: Sydney Sweeney isn't bringing back sexist advertising — women are
Like it or not, Novig's campaign has been a runaway success.
Contributor: Hispanic Heritage Month was a worthy but doomed idea
People rarely say, 'I'm Hispanic.' That's just a box we check on forms. Most of us identify by our family's country of origin.
Letters to the Editor: Women are crying out for more postpartum care. Listen to them
'At the most vulnerable time in a woman's life — after she just gave birth to a new human being — society largely won't notice a problem, but these women still need help,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Letters to the Editor: As we head into midterms, both primary parties are failing us
'Every day there are more independent voters and we represent a class willing to compromise and move forward for the common good,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Letters to the Editor: It's been 20 years since 'Inconvenient Truth' and climate change is still questioned
'I guess we all must wait for the remaining ostriches to pull their heads out of the sand and discover their personal inconveniences and hope that the destruction is manageable,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Letters to the Editor: Hydrogen is expensive and currently inefficient. The LADWP needs a backup plan
'This is a very expensive solution, with just a single proposed hydrogen-ready power plant expected to cost close to $1 billion,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Letters to the Editor: L.A. needs to be more careful when working with homelessness charities
'When it comes to dispersing funds to alleviate homelessness, why not choose organizations that have proven themselves to be honest and effective over many years?,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
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Universal Studios to dampen 'disturbing' coaster screams with sound barriers, says council member
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, currently in a soft open phase, has come under attack from residents in the nearby Toluca Lake neighborhood.
Now is the time to float on a river among California's majestic redwoods
Along the Russian River, Guerneville's lazy currents draw thousands each summer, yet this woodsy Northern California playground remains off the radar for many Angelenos.
Smell that? Mold-A-Rama makes a comeback in L.A. thanks to one determined librarian
Once popular vending machines at the Chinese Theatre and L.A. Zoo, Mold-A-Ramas disappeared from Los Angeles public spaces a decade ago. Driven by nostalgia, one L.A. librarian has brought back the kitschy machine.
Charming Victorian inn with cocktail parlor, organs and no screens opens just outside L.A.
When Monrovia's historian Steve Baker died in 2022, two preservationists set out to honor his dream of transforming his 1887 home into a restored B&B with modern comforts.
Can driving still be fun? All signs on this splendid Ojai route point to 'absolutely'
Less traveled than PCH, Angeles Crest and 'the Snake,' California 33 to Hudson Ranch Road showcases the splendor of the region and begs you to relish the journey.
11 must-see things at the sprawling Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
George Lucas was highly involved in the creation and curation of the 300,000-square-foot Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The museum and grounds are a lot to take in so here's an essential hit list to help you plan your visit.
'Cognitive stunting' and the potential threat generative AI poses for children's brains
As LAUSD starts moratorium, there aren't much data on what AI does to kids. The little information that is available doesn't look good
California counties monitoring for measles in farmworkers from Arizona
The California Department of Public Health has identified agricultural workers in the state who were exposed to measles during an outbreak in Arizona.
The eight-mile gap in the L.A. River bike path downtown has a billion-dollar problem
Someday, you might be able to ride a bike from the western San Fernando Valley to Long Beach along the Los Angeles River. But an eight-mile gap downtown with a ballooning price tag remains.
What's the deal with ... people smearing beef tallow on their faces?
I put animal-fat skincare to the test for two weeks to see if it's actually beneficial. Here's what happened to my skin, along with what dermatologists and cosmetic chemists say about the science behind the trend.
The percentage of homes surviving California wildfires is dropping, despite efforts to harden them
At the turn of the century, wildfires destroyed only about 3% of the California homes they came into contact with. By 2020, the rate had risen to 18%, a new study found.
Are mosquitoes, ticks and fleas turning California into a disease hotspot?
It feels like vector-borne diseases are popping up everywhere these days. Has something changed?