Opinion: Was my favorite teacher gay? Maybe a belly dancer could figure it out.
Dear Mr. H: This is Raphael Simon. Rafi, as you may remember me. We last saw each other in 1982…
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California climbers use pioneering techniques to reach the summit of Mount Everest
Graham Cooper rejoices after reaching the summit of Mount Everest. (Alpenglow Expeditions) Sleeping with your head in a bag works.…
Two California climbers found dead on dangerous Mount Whitney route
Two climbers who were reported missing Tuesday on the experts-only Mount Whitney Mountaineer Route have been found dead. Andrew Niziol,…
Stormy Santa Ana winds batter Southern California
As a strong cold weather system moves south through the Great Basin, much of California will be hit by dangerous…
Editorial: Winter permits for Mount Baldy could save lives of hikers and rescuers
This winter has been busy on Mt. Baldy, and not in a good way. Over the course of a couple…
Ski areas close due to the snow storm that hits the Sierra Nevada
A rare snowstorm sent its final flurries of snow and strong winds across California's Sierra Nevada on Sunday, keeping some…
Photos: Snow-capped mountains – Los Angeles Times
Raúl Roa is photo editor for the LA Times en Español and Fast Break Desk, the Los Angeles Times' breaking…