How Those 'Twisters' Tornadoes Came to Look So Real and Terrifying
Since working on the original “Twister” in 1996, visual effects supervisor Ben Snow has earned four Oscar nominations for his…
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How to have the best Sunday in Los Angeles, according to JB Smoove
Throughout JB Smoove's decades-long career as a comedian, actor, and writer, he has become known for many things. His fast-paced…
They created a mini-farm outside their home in Culver City.
Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles' past. In this seriesWe highlight patios with alternative low-water landscaping built for the…
Chef That! Recipes, videos and tips from your favorite chefs
Chefs stop by the LA Times kitchen to showcase dishes that are simple enough for home cooks but also spark…
Children learn to be aware of the weather among trees, flower beds and grasses.
Twenty years ago, some West Adams residents of Los Angeles and their friends had a novel idea: take a jackhammer…
Mary Sue Milliken's Fennel and Herb Grilled Ribs Recipe
Chef Mary Sue Milliken of Border Grill, Socalo and Alice B. says, “These are the best ribs I’ve made in…
The problem with calling Trump and Vance weird
Democratic politicians and pundits have recently begun calling Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance, “weird.”…
He replaced his lawn with drought-tolerant plants to withstand the heat.
Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles's past. These seriesWe highlight courtyards with alternative landscaping and low water consumption built…
Massive Thompson Fire near Oroville forces thousands to flee
As California braced for a dangerous and prolonged heat wave expected to last into next week, firefighters across the state…
Crews gain ground on Basin fire, but heat wave increases danger
California firefighters battling a wildfire that has scorched more than 13,000 acres of the Sierra National Forest just north of…