Lifestyle Fashion Archives

Solvang, California’s enchanting Danish town, goes full Christmas

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> If you’re eager to mark the holidays this year with a Danish flair but Copenhagen seems a tad

Metropolitan Water doubles rebate for nonresidential turf removal

The days of huge, unused swaths of public and commercial lawns appear to be numbered in California and the Metropolitan

DSRT Surf, a surf park in Palm Desert, is set to open in 2026

Forget Malibu or the North Shore. Next summer, you can catch a wave in Palm Desert, 100 miles from the

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Hannah Pilkes

Although she hails from New York City, actor and comedian Hannah Pilkes confesses that living in Los Angeles has won

Slash, Guns N’ Roses legend, talks about his favorite theme park rides

Guitar ace Slash rose to prominence with an unmistakable look as the anchor of Guns N’ Roses. A true rock

L.A. Affairs: I’m pausing my life in Los Angeles for love in Florida. Am I doing the right thing?

Kathy and I were married almost 30 years until her breast cancer ended things on my birthday in 2018. It’s

Ben Uyeda’s Reset Hotel in Joshua Tree is modern, minimal and modular

Dressed in torn cargo pants and beat up Vans, architectural designer and DIY influencer Ben Uyeda was stretched out poolside

Liz Gilbert details sex addiction, partner Rayya’s death in new book

In 2000, Elizabeth Gilbert, a successful magazine writer and author of short stories who would go on to even greater

We Explore Earth has full-moon hikes, yoga, stargazing and community

As the last bit of the afternoon sun beamed down on a patch of grass right outside Elysian Park, hikers

‘Love Island USA’ star hospitalized after rodeo mishap

“Love Island USA” star Taylor Williams says he is “all good” after being thrown from his horse during the Arizona

Chloë Grace Moretz marries longtime girlfriend Kate Harrison

Chloë Grace Moretz tied the knot with her longtime girlfriend over Labor Day weekend. The “Kick-Ass” actor married model and

Tell us: Do you take the exact same vacation year after year?

As September begins, legions of Californians have just wound up their summer travels, which often follow family traditions. Frequently there

Commentary: L.A. parks get low marks, but opening schoolyards could improve grades

As report cards go, it was one you hoped the dog would eat before anyone saw it. In a recent

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Alex Edelman

In “The Paper,” the much anticipated mockumentary spinoff to “The Office,” Alex Edelman plays intrepid accountant/reporter Adam Cooper, part of

70 new food items each week? South Korea is the convenience store capital of the world

SEOUL — In many parts of the world, convenience stores are the shops of last resort: cigarettes, sodas and laundry detergent.

How a chance encounter on a Hollywood rooftop changed my life

My friends Natasha and Mimi and I were tired of getting ghosted on the dating apps. A year after I

Have anxiety? So do these comedians. These strategies help them cope.

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> “If you don’t have anxiety,” stand-up comedian Aparna Nancherla riffs onstage, “the way I would describe it is

What to know about Chuck’s Arcade, the adult-focused Chuck E. Cheese

Chuck E. Cheese is all grown-up. Sort of. Brea Mall is now home to a Chuck’s Arcade, the first location

Did this clock belong to JFK? Inside one man’s decades-long obsession

Bill Anderson was close to 70 when he first spotted the clock. It looked like a ship’s wheel, a kitschy

Inside the newest hotel in Ojai, which is also the oldest

Downtown Ojai’s newest hotel, which is also its oldest, stands along Ojai Avenue like a rancher in his best string

Their habitat garden and historic home are sweeter after years in NYC

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Alan Tudyk

Even if you’re not sure you’ve seen Alan Tudyk in the numerous films or TV shows he’s appeared in, you’ve

Meet Erik Charlotte, L.A.’s rising avant-garde designer

Erik Charlotte VonSosen has always talked of her craft in a nonchalant fashion. I’ve often witnessed this whenever I see

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

Long before Zack Fox was making scene-stealing appearances in “Abbott Elementary,” releasing music and amassing millions of views on his

Searching for my L.A. match meant not listening to my mother’s advice

My mother had always admonished me to date nice Jewish girls. Otherwise, I might fall in love with someone who

Woodworker Harold Greene crafts soulful furniture in San Pedro

On a hot August morning, sunlight pools across a warm-toned teak dining table in Harold Greene’s backyard in San Pedro.

Want to restore your attention span? Spend time outdoors

Walking in nature for as little as 15 to 20 minutes can improve your attention span — even if you

On inheriting your grandmother’s jewelry and reinventing style

The first time I saw the watch was not in real life but in a painting, a self-portrait. In it,

A couple tore out their lawn and planted a magical low water landscape

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for

‘Pirates Wanted’ is an interactive show aboard a Long Beach tall ship

Pirating, as evidenced by centuries of stories and one of the greatest theme park rides, has long fascinated. Seafaring and

Are you over 90 years old and very physically active?

I’ll never forget the moment I met 93-year-old DeLoyce Alcorn. It was last fall and he was in the midst

Speaker freaker: Transcend time on the dance floor

Emerging from the warehouse fog in full vintage designer.

Accessories tap into different versions of ourselves

The first piece I ever wrote for Image was about my love of hats. It’s a love I trace to

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Manny Jacinto

Among the herd of aspiring actors who move to Los Angeles to pursue their Hollywood dreams, Manny Jacinto was sure

I wanted to marry my boyfriend. But did he want to marry me?

What a jerk, I thought, after Clark yelled at me again to pull faster on the sailboat’s lines to keep

The unsung solution for our waste crisis: Reusable items

Figuring out what should go into your curbside waste bins is hardly straightforward. Consider your single-use coffee cup — the

Is Southern California prepared to avoid a ‘Day Zero’ water crisis?

Over the last century, Southern California has grown and thrived by accessing water from faraway sources including the Colorado River,

A French guy and I connected so well that I overlooked the red flags

I was just back in L.A. after a stint in Vancouver that saw my soon-to-be-ex-husband realizing his dreams of becoming

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

Before Chris Paul was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2011, he had a stereotypical view of the city.

A guide to L.A.’s ‘Spinning Sunset’ vinyl fair on the Sunset Strip

At Whisky a Go Go, the Doors were the house band during the summer of 1966. Bob Marley and the

Stylist Kaamilah Thomas on her favorite accessories

Before even the utterance of a word, Kaamilah Thomas spoke for herself. A warm energy and eclectic style radiated from

Commentary: Prepare to say a frond farewell to Los Angeles’ palm trees

Call forth the mourners from far and wide. And remind them to bring their chainsaws. We gather to prepare ourselves

They tore down their L.A. midcentury home and built a modern new one

The first thing you notice about the Monterey Park home of artist Yi Kai and his wife Jian Zheng is

Paul Chan renovates an L.A. Craftsman home inspired by Wong Kar Wai

Outside of Paul Chan’s Silver Lake studio, the rush of L.A. turns tranquil as pineapple guava plants brush against a

Model Princess Gollum on sunglasses, identity and her online alias

Princess Gollum wears Duran Lantink dress, Maison Margiela shoes, Acne Studios sunglasses from Rocotito Archives, Justine Clenquet jewelry, nails by

Seized $300-million Russian superyacht is set to be auctioned off

The Russian oligarch billionaire lifestyle can be yours for the potentially low, low price of tens of millions of dollars,

Ballers, a new pickleball-centric social club, is coming to DTLA

A sprawling social club centering on racquet sports — the ubiquitous pickleball and rising padel, a blend of tennis and

Free plant stand for Altadena residents rebuilds community ties

Before the Eaton fire came in January, Altadena was a lush, green suburb. Hailed for its proximity to the mountains,

A couple transform their apartment with art and thrifted furnishings

When Natalie Babcock and Samuel Gibson found a listing for a sunny apartment in Beachwood Canyon five years ago, they

Halloween every day? Universal Horror Unleashed opens in Las Vegas

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Las Vegas — I turn a bend and see a figure in a cornfield. The gray sky is

Is it okay if your partner still follows their ex on social media?

What are your thoughts on partners continuing to follow ex-lovers on social media? Let’s transcend the digital realm for a

Researchers figure out what’s caused devastating sea star epidemic

A study published Monday offers clarity on a more than decade-long marine mystery: What has been killing the velvety sunflower

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Melissa Etheridge

Melissa Etheridge has always written what she feels, and what she’s feeling right now, at this moment in her life,

Older Palisades fire evacuees restart is bumpy, with a soft landing

Joe and Arline Halper loved their house, their neighborhood and their lifestyle in Pacific Palisades, and the plan was to

I wanted connection and intimacy with ethical nonmonogamous people

I walked into the Los Feliz gay bar dressed in my New York City best: leather pants, a crisp top-buttoned

What to shop, see and smell in L.A. this August

Eckhaus Latta’s the Snap After selling out of their first bag design, the Snap, Eckhaus Latta is re-releasing it in

Their tiny L.A. apartment is an absolute explosion of color

Isa Beniston and Scotty Zaletel are romantics. Not just in their love for one another, which they are as vocal

‘Japanese walking’ promises big health gains in 30 minutes

It promises the benefits of a 10,000-step walk in just 30 minutes. No gym membership required. Just a pair of

This rundown Hollywood motel gets a new status: L.A. historic monument

The Hollywood Premiere Motel doesn’t get a lot of rave reviews — in fact, it’s among the lowest ranked lodgings

Killer Fitness embraces horror of working out with ‘Slashercise’

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> On a recent 90-degree morning, a dozen or so gals and a couple guys of varying ages and

SoCal’s Museum of Make Believe is a world of handmade wonder

With a playful spirit and a childlike sense of curiosity, it’s perhaps no surprise that the whimsically named Museum of

Oh, you weren’t at the 200-person literary reading inside of a pool at the Korean Spa?

We deserve sexy things, OK? Like simmering in a max-capacity Jacuzzi while eating a dripping watermelon paleta and listening to

For these coveted California campgrounds, a new lottery system launches

State parks officials say they’re unveiling a lottery-style drawing system for select campsites in three of California’s most sought-after state

Inside the wild word of dog wellness in Los Angeles

The Jaguar Supersport, ’65 Ford Thunderbird and ’73 Alfa Romeo are taken by other clients today, so Dug — an

The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum: What to expect when you visit

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> For thousands of years, the Chumash people lived along California’s Central Coast and on its Channel Islands. Then

More liver disease among heavy drinkers — without more drinking

Serious liver disease is becoming more common among Americans who drink heavily, according to a new study from Keck Medicine

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jack Quaid

After starring in several back-to-back projects over the past six months, Jack Quaid has been eager to finally settle in

I wouldn’t hear from the guy I was seeing for weeks. It was a red flag

He was everything I wasn’t. A New Yorker from a wealthy family, a film producer who moved easily among famous

A smelly corpse flower is about to bloom again at the Huntington

In the mysterious world of plants at the Huntington, it’s that time of year again. The extremely rare — and

Exploring L.A.’s obsession with our dog best friends

Lifestyle This innovative effort to save L.A.’s shelter dogs fosters human friendships too Dog Coalition Los Angeles aims to keep

The most over-the-top things L.A. dog owners do for their pets

Pet parent. Fur baby. Doggy daycare. Since the mid-2010s, these monikers have adorned myriad T-shirts and tote bags — like

How do you know when it’s the right time to euthanize a beloved pet?

Mazie was my sweet girl, a jaunty caramel-colored spaniel with bulgy brown eyes that radiated love, even in her final

The best dog breeds for L.A. people, from movie lovers to surfers

Los Angeles is a city for dogs. We have a great climate, hundreds of miles of dog-friendly trails, dog beaches

Coins? Cards? Apps? The hell that is paying for parking in L.A.

Matt Glaeser had just dropped his kids off at their grandparents’ house for the day when he pulled into a

When life became overwhelming, this musician started ‘Piano & Prayer’

Jonathan Singletary is almost ready to go live on Instagram. He scans his short-sleeve button-up — it’s clean and different

Dog Coalition L.A. saves shelter dogs while building human friendships

Wee soccer players squeal past a cluster of seniors practicing tai chi. The Metro rumbles by. Joggers crunch along gravel

When a life coach manifests nothing but debt and delusion

When Anela Pasalic moved from her rural hometown in Småland, Sweden, to study in the capital of Stockholm, she remembers

Contributor: Kids in camp? Nope. Got a summer schedule? Nope. Cue the mom guilt

“How’s your summer?” a mom asked from across the living room at a baby shower in June. She was standing

Tradesman Aaron Moore refinishes thrift finds and $175,000 fine art

Aaron Moore was at his workshop in Garden Grove when the first wave of pain hit. That fall morning in

Can coyotes and bears be friends? The Altadena sightings, explained

Altadenans are no strangers to animal sightings — there are peacocks and parrots aplenty around town — but news of

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Marlee Matlin

Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Marlee Matlin always looked forward to Sundays. It was her father’s only day

We had a wonderful time on our date. Why didn’t he give me his number?

It was September 2021, and the fall chill was creeping in. Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, I

What to know about ‘Walt Disney — A Magical Life’ at Disneyland

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> By now, many Disney fans have had a chance to see the officially released images by the company

What was the best Disneyland era? Looking back on the past 70 years

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> It’s all about a California (and high-growth) state of mind. A park photographer, Kristin Wagner, photographs visitors as

This bookstore’s mascot is a 10-year-old cat. And her birthday rocked

The cupcakes were ordered, the decorations were up and the children were buzzing. After months of preparation, the employees at

Dog left at undisclosed shelter after ICE raid on Home Depot is found

Some animal advocates feared that a dog featured in a Times story about the pets of people being deported would

How to feel good in L.A., according to a reformed workaholic

L.A.-based author and podcaster, Jennifer Romolini, is a reformed workaholic who spent more than 20 years in high-profile positions at

Parking in L.A. is complicated. Tell us how you’re coping

Not so long ago, parking at the curb in Southern California was relatively simple: It was either free to park,

A photo booth museum is opening in L.A. Here’s how to experience it.

Picture this: A gaggle of 21-year-olds squeeze into a booth, pull the curtain and smile for the camera. After a

How to make a huge life change when everything feels too daunting

In 2012, Cassidy Krug competed in her first and last Olympics. Raised by two diving coaches, Krug was in diapers

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Nathan Fillion

Nathan Fillion straddles the line between everyman and hunk — and he’s built a career out of it. He’s a

Doctors and experts recommend walking 10,000 steps daily

The magic number shows up on smartwatches, fitness apps and office step challenges. For many, hitting 10,000 steps in a

I gave him my phone number. Would this guy get in touch with me?

This story begins at MiniBar, as so many of my Hollywood stories do. Well, technically it’s called Lily’s Bar now,

Tom Kutrosky, a 90-year-old from Ventura, does stair-climbing races

Gripping the stairwell railings inside the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel on a recent afternoon, Tom Kutrosky ran up the

Where to watch the ‘Love Island USA’ season finale in L.A.

“Let it go!” one person screamed at a massive TV screen. “Get him out of my villa!” shouted another. “Oh,

Why L.A. fire victims may be feeling worse now psychologically

In the first months after the L.A. wildfires, which took my family’s Palisades home, I fashioned myself a master of

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Patrick Ta

Celebrity makeup artist and entrepreneur Patrick Ta admits that he is constantly falling in and out of love with Los

I had been single for eight years. Would my dating luck improve?

Sitting on a plane from Budapest to Los Angeles — a journey I was familiar with — felt different this

Lenny Pearce’s baby rave: dancing toddlers, glow sticks and bass drops

Natalie Z. Briones is a concert veteran. She’s been to heavy metal concerts and a punk music festival where she

VTubers are descending on L.A. with multiple concerts

Kou Mariya hasn’t shown her work to her family. That’s because Mariya, not her real name, is living a dual

Griffith Park Pool, dry since 2020, to be replaced

The historic Griffith Park Pool, built in 1927 and once the largest aquatic facility in Los Angeles, has been dry

A roundup of accessories from Paris Fashion Week

A few weeks ago, I was bound to crutches after fracturing the neck of my femur while running a half-marathon

These art and fashion happenings are July’s hottest offerings

Boucheron Boutique opens on Rodeo Venture inside the newest Boucheron Boutique, the luxury French jewelry house’s first Los Angeles location.

Art inspiration for when you want to decorate your bathroom

Many sins have been committed in bathrooms — at least when it comes to decor. Cluttered with crude “dad humor”

L.A. creatives gather under the Eiffel Tower for Paris Fashion Week

How do you bring L.A. to Paris Fashion Week? “Literally just drop a pin,” says strategist and consultant Stephanie Ramos.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Victoria Monét

Like most busy working mothers who struggle with work-life balance, three-time Grammy Award winner Victoria Monét cherishes spending time with

What do you do if you have feelings for your roommate?

I grew up in Los Angeles a hopeless romantic with my head permanently tilted toward the sky and a copy

Goth Shakira’s advice for finding love in Los Angeles

How do I find love in L.A.? Our beloved Los Angeles holds so much, has been holding so much —

Agoura Hills wildlife crossing project preps for partial road closures

When you’re trying to build a mountain over one of the country’s busiest freeways, it’s easy to be envious of

The curvy couch is making a comeback. Should you get one?

Over the past few years, the forecast has been cloudy when it comes to couches. Cumulus-like sofas have descended from

Jacaranda trees burned in wildfires show signs of regrowth

It was Alexis Murphy’s tradition to photograph the jacaranda that guarded her childhood home in Pasadena. One year, she arranged

Rami Kim makes figurines of beloved pets held in loving memory

Ceramic characters, each with their own whimsical charm, gaze from various angles in Rami Kim’s studio. Built by hand, their

L.A. artist finds charming rental after being evicted from apartment

After living in her two-bedroom apartment in Los Feliz for more than a decade, Debra Weiss encountered a problem experienced

How Erewhon became a Los Angeles tourist destination

When William Rath mapped out his post-law school trip to Los Angeles in May, his itinerary included the city’s quintessential

Summer happenings at SoCal theme parks: Disneyland, Knott’s and more

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Guests will be asked to pick a side at Six Flags Magic Mountain’s “DC Heroes and Villains” fest.

Silver Lake is now home to L.A.’s first women’s sports bar

When Janie and Stephanie Ellingwood went to a local brewery one night to watch a U.S. Women’s National Team soccer

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Judy Greer

Chances are, you’ve seen (or heard) Judy Greer in one of her many roles over her prolific, multidecade career. She’s

Ebony Beach Club’s Juneteenth celebration on the Santa Monica Pier

This year is the Ebony Beach Club’s fourth annual Juneteenth celebration. The club’s founder, Brick, is pictured holding the club’s

I met a promising guy on a dating site. But was he catfishing me?

“You don’t revere me anymore.” The words rolled off my tongue at my husband, who had been acting strangely for

How many times is too many times to flake on someone?

We’ve all been there: You’ve made plans with a friend and been looking forward to the get-together all day. Maybe

The thrill of seeing a rocket launch in this California coastal town

The first time Gene Kozicki drove to Lompoc to see a rocket blast off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, it

Stylist Bin X. Nguyen on L.A. summer fashion and the best vintage finds in the city

Bin X. Nguyen came of age in the mid-2000s at the height of celebrity paparazzi culture, watching MTV, poring over

What is a mushroom really? Two supplement titans duke it out

Their friendship was rooted in a mutual love of mushrooms. Paul Stamets and Jeff Chilton met in 1978 in Olympia,

L.A. gardeners reflect on ICE: ‘People are afraid’

They’re known as the “mow and blow” guys — the legion of predominately Latino gardeners driving pickup trucks and trailers

In Santa Monica, community garden plots are pushing $600

At Santa Monica’s Main Street Community Garden, each plot bears the mark of its tenant. In the southwest corner, an

What is a ‘flexologist’ — and do you need to see one?

The signs seemed to be proliferating around Los Angeles — along Sunset Boulevard in Echo Park, in mini-malls on Pacific

Inside Allee Willis’ kitsch L.A. home that inspired a pop-up book

When you walk into Willis Wonderland, your eye doesn’t know where to land. The North Hollywood house, which songwriter Allee

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Bryce Dallas Howard

Third-generation actor and director Bryce Dallas Howard has a lot going on — so much so that when The Times

Commentary: Five months after wildfires, it’s still PTSD for animals: Pets trying to shake depression

Now and again, while walking Philly near the Rose Bowl, I bump into a dog trainer named Eldon, who generously

I saw him on a dance floor in the Valley. Would he notice me too?

I had never before been single in Los Angeles. My partner and I had moved here from New York. I

Golf collective Swang wants to change your perception of golf

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> It’s 7 p.m. on a Thursday at the driving range at the Westside’s Rancho Park Golf Course. At

Tour L.A. rentals bursting with creativity, no matter the size

In our Not Boring Rentals series, we spotlight L.A. rentals with style. From perfect gallery walls to temporary decor hacks,

I ran the Nike After Dark Tour in L.A. Here’s what went down.

After running — or more like barely surviving — my first half-marathon about a decade ago in Las Vegas, I

Samar creates unisex perfumes that make you feel things

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> As you climb the staircase to Debbie Lin and Na-Moya Lawrence’s second-story Hollywood apartment, a smell begins to

New dad support groups open in Eagle Rock, Hollywood

In the back room of a children’s play space in Eagle Rock, Andrew Thomas asks a familiar parenting question: How

Should you upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2? Our critic weighs in

Nintendo is in many ways a different company now than it was back in 2017 when it released the Switch.

The Trinity Alps Wilderness might be California’s best-kept secret

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Trinity Lake, at its fullest, has 145 miles of shoreline and is 2.5 million acre-feet of water. It

Hailey Bieber and Olivia Munn’s ob-gyn on her new podcast, ‘SHE MD’

Stepping into Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi’s Beverly Hills space, you may forget for a second you’re in a gynecologist’s office. A

Tired of Tinder? The Feels is an unusual singles mixer in L.A.

If finding a soulmate in the urban sprawl of Los Angeles is a long and arduous journey, one studded with

Scent stylist and novelist Anna Dorn offers personalized perfumes over text

There’s a reason perfume commercials aren’t close-up images of the ingredients noted in a specific fragrance. Instead, they’re sweeping landscapes,

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Taylor Jenkins Reid

There are many factors that led Taylor Jenkins Reid to choose space as the backdrop of her new novel, “Atmosphere,”

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Debbie Allen

When Debbie Allen opened the doors to her dance academy in 2000 inside of a revamped Marie Callender’s restaurant in

10 years after our divorce, our cats thankfully got new homes

In the chaos of divorce and shared custody with my two little girls, my ex-husband got a cat, and I

‘Super Agers’ author Eric Topol shares how to feel 50 at 80

Cardiologist Eric Topol is one of the leading medical researchers in the world. A founder of the Scripps Research Translational

Want a Spider-Man-style kiss over a canyon? Call an elopement adventure photographer

Standing near the ledge of a magnificent canyon in Utah’s Dead Horse Point State Park in the hours before sunset,

5 burning questions about the new Nintendo Switch 2, answered

The Nintendo Switch 2 console has officially been released, as retailers opened their doors at midnight — 9 p.m. here

At Pansy Esthetics, the focus is on gender-affirming scar care

As Emmett Preciado lay back on a massage table, a halo of light circled his bare torso as Leola Davis

A guide to summer fashion and what to do in L.A. in June

Noah Davis at the Hammer Museum Noah Davis, “1975 (8),” 2013, oil on canvas in artist’s frame, 49 1/2 ×

L.A. venue Cosm turns ‘The Matrix’ into an immersive experience

When you watch “The Matrix” at Cosm, you’re essentially seeing a film within a film. A shot inside an apartment

Skatebording into their 60s, fearless ‘Deathracers’ push the limits

Chad Rivera gingerly makes his way to the edge of what looks like an emptied out swimming pool, a lime-green

Showstopping native plants that bring a riot of color to your yard

So here’s the truth about California native plant landscapes: Without careful planning, they can get a little drab, especially in

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Felix Mallard

What Felix Mallard has grown to appreciate about living in L.A. is that there’s a pocket of town to match

I had to ask myself: Would getting married make me less of an artist?

Marriage has been ingrained in me since I could form memories. That my purpose in life is to get married

The L.A. Times subscriber hike ventured to Point Mugu State Park

On Saturday morning, about 20 L.A. Times subscribers attended our fourth Times subscriber hike, this time a 3.5-mile trek to

A writer’s personal journey to becoming a death doula

This story is part of Image’s May issue, which journeys through environments that encourage, nurture or require stillness. While I

Editor’s note for the May Stillness issue of Image magazine

In my early 20s, I gave tours at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I co-taught this series called “The Observant

In Vietnam, an unlikely outpost for Chicano culture

HO CHI MINH CITY — When Nguyen Phuoc Loc first started dabbling in Chicano culture eight years ago, it was simply because

How to have sex on your family vacation

“Vacation” and “sex” were once my two favorite words. Put them together and you’ve got the mecca of pleasure: a

Love advice column on commitment in a relationship

I have a Sagittarius sun at one degree and Venus in the eighth house. I want to soul-bond, but can’t

There was a serious red flag. He reminded me of my husband

When Noah walked into the indoor pickleball complex in Carson that rainy morning, my body said, “Wow. Look at that

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Terry Crews

Terry Crews is a man of many talents. In the 1990s, he played for both the Rams and the Chargers

How L.A. icon Ruth Beaglehole changed parenting in L.A. and worldwide

USC professor Andrew Ogilvie was standing outside Canyon Coffee in Echo Park last May, his youngest daughter dangling from his

Inside Bischoff’s, the L.A. taxidermy company that preserves dead pets

In a room inside a North Hollywood warehouse, dozens of pets are ready for their owners to take them home.

5 quick exercises to improve your brain function as you age

Exercise has long been linked with stronger brains and reduced risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases. But new research

How a retired police chief started selling vintage furniture in L.A.

There’s no sign outside Mid-Century Miranda in downtown Azusa, but it’s easy to spot the recently opened vintage furniture store

What it’s like to do an enzyme cedar bath at Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Before our appointment at Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary, a peaceful retreat off the Bodega Highway in West Sonoma

Is the late-night teahouse the future of nightlife in L.A.?

Teahouses built for spending extended time in, open until the wee hours of the night, are popping up all over

Here’s how to lose weight safely with GLP-1s and reduce food cravings

Are cookies and chips the new cigarettes? And soda, breakfast cereals and ice cream the new opioids? In his new

Tell us how father figures have impacted your life for Father’s Day

For many of us, Father’s Day celebrates more than just dads. It also honors the father figures who stepped up

Dan Bifano, gardener to stars like Barbra Streisand, seeks perfection

Dan Bifano is in a hurry, but it’s in his nature to be gracious, so he keeps his countenance serene

The L.A. Times guide to the best motels in California

The motel, a word born in California, turns 100 this year. And for road trip adventurers, there have never been

Merch Motel spreads the love for motels and everything retro Americana

• Growing up in Pasadena, Barkev Msrlyan fell in love with the city’s architectural history and the historic motels of

He hated Los Angeles. Could I seriously date a man who loves New York?

“I just hate L.A.,” Yassir said. Enveloped in the arms of the man I loved who valued monogamy and proudly

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Gabby Windey

Spiritually, Gabby Windey is all about Sundays in a hardcore, no-exceptions, day-of-rest sort of way. The “Long Winded” podcast host

4 magical lantern festivals in or near Southern California

Is there anything more like a fairy tale than thousands of glowing lanterns floating heavenward into the night? Long before

Take a spring hike to a waterfall with the Los Angeles Times

Howdy! I’m Jaclyn Cosgrove, an outdoors reporter at the L.A. Times. My job is to explore the mountains surrounding Los

‘Inside Out’s’ ‘Be happy’ message irks in new Disneyland water show

The Disneyland Resort’s new “World of Color” show begins with some regal nostalgia. Standing before a lagoon in Disney California

A city built by seekers: A journey into L.A.’s spiritual architecture

There are spiritual centers all over California (and the world), but what makes the ones in L.A. unique is that

Are salmon sperm facials really good for your skin?

Just when it seemed that the skincare industry had exhausted itself with absurd products and cyborgian procedures, Kim Kardashian brought

Want to make more friends as an adult? Improve these 5 social skills

A friend of mine has been hoping to make new friends as a 26-year-old. She’s made every effort to put

Wrestle a luchador? Airbnb to offer 22,000 experiences

Airbnb wants to do your hair, cook your dinner, massage your back and possibly photograph your honeymoon. All these services,

Get away from it all with a serene backpacking trip near L.A.

When vacationing in Los Angeles, you can truly choose your own adventure. Those in search of luxury can stay in

Charlap Hyman & Herrero reimagine a dentist’s office for Dr. Kiyan

Can I interest you in a trip to the dentist? No? Not exactly the trip you’re looking to win on

Inside ‘The Maximalist’ designer Dani Dazey’s colorful home

The dining room ceiling, adorned with an unexpected burst of orange floral wallpaper, breathes new life into the 100-year-old house.

In the Go-Getter softball league, there’s no surrendering to time

Infielder Eddie Castorena, 75, wore two braces under his Old Spice uniform, one for his knee and one for his

She was on the Westside. I was scared of L.A. freeways. Would we last?

The first time I ever drove on the freeway was to tell my girlfriend that I loved her. At this

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Mara Brock Akil

Mara Brock Akil has a love story with Los Angeles that runs deep. She was born in Compton, raised in

John Muir High School students reflect on the Eaton fire and prom

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> How were you and your family affected by the Eaton fire? I was awake [on the day of

L.A.’s ‘Lunar Light’ VR experience takes you to the moon

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> I’m at peace with the idea that I won’t be visiting space in my lifetime. The cost of

Cercle brings an immersive concert experience to L.A.

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> While Cercle’s in-person shows over the years have required fans to get on an airplane and travel to

This L.A. ‘floating’ tennis club has a pinch of country club swagger

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Across the six players on the tennis court at noon on a Friday in Beverly Hills, I clock

Overwhelmed by the world? Glennon Doyle says focus on staying human at heart

Each week, millions tune in to the podcast “We Can Do Hard Things,” on which writer Glennon Doyle, her wife,

Where to find a hidden field of poppies in L.A. County

Nature enthusiasts walked among colorful native flowers growing wild at Elizabeth Lake and Munz Ranch roads. (Raul Roa / Los

He’s outgoing and older. I’m shy and focused. Would love take over?

Before I met Tony, I had written off the idea of falling in love in Los Angeles. Dating in this

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

Onscreen, multihyphenate screenwriter-director-producer Paul Feig is best known for fun and funny films such as “Bridesmaids,” “Last Christmas” and “A

What fans wore to Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ show in L.A.

Beyoncé kicked off her highly anticipated “Cowboy Carter” tour this week in Los Angeles at the SoFi Stadium, where she’ll

It ‘keeps Walt alive’: Imagineers defend new Walt Disney robot

“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” That’s one of Walt Disney’s most popular quotes, often used in the

May is giving jasmine scents and conversation pits. Here are 11 L.A. happenings in art, fashion and fragrance

From Scent Fair L.A. to Jacquemus’ newest boutique, May’s offerings will give you the necessary refresh.

Hauntingly beautiful tintype photos memorialize what was lost in Altadena

In the wake of the Eaton fire, there are ghosts in Altadena. Not literal ghosts — though that could depend

The vintage Japanese car club that’s redefining car culture in L.A.

As Savant Young carefully wipes down his charcoal gray 1973 Mazda RX-3 inside the Vintage Japanese Motor Union clubhouse, he