A look inside Los Angeles ceramist Linda Hsiao's Altadena studio
Linda Hsiao stood in front of a worn work table inside her ceramics studio in Altadena. It was the day…
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I've walked the same trail in Los Angeles 400 times. This is how he saved me
“Hello, old friend.” That's the phrase that came to mind recently at the beginning of my favorite walk. It was…
What readers say needs to be done to combat climate change
September 21, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: I thank the LA Times for publishing the special print…
The dioramas at the Los Angeles Museum of Natural History are packed with things to think about
As Sheryl Crow growls her way through “If It Makes You Happy,” the music video for one of her most…
Want to make Half Dome safer? Remove the climbing cables for good
August 11, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: My suggestion for making Half Dome safer is to remove…
5 Great Campgrounds Near Los Angeles That Are Local Favorites
Los Angeles is full of special pockets of nature, tucked away high in the mountains or along the coast. So…
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.”…
How a pious Los Angeles lifeguard brought the culture war to the beach
I have to admit that the case of Los Angeles County lifeguard captain Jeffrey Little has me scratching my head.…
What a naturalist's study reveals about Los Angeles wildlife
Book Review Unnatural Habitat: The Native and Exotic Wildlife of Los Angeles By Craig StanfordHeyday: 264 pages, $24If you buy…
The director of 'My Octopus Teacher' takes a cold dip to reconnect with nature in 'Amphibious Soul'
Book Review Amphibian soul: finding the wild in a tame world By Craig Foster HarperOne: 320 pages, $30If you buy…