He ripped up the grass on the Los Angeles hillside and planted drought-tolerant plants.
Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles' past. In this seriesWe highlight patios with alternative low-water landscaping built for the…
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How an LA Buy Nothing group offers more than new beginnings
In my Buy Nothing group in Los Angeles, I began to notice how some objects, given from neighbor to neighbor,…
Los Angeles 'barn' explodes with colorful thrift finds and maximalist style
“Gambrel-roofed Barnhaus,” the ad said, “next to the best burritos in town.” Their photos revealed something unusual for Inglewood, which…
Follow your steps? Here's a less obvious way to improve your health.
When it comes to wellness trends, small talk is not sexy. The same goes for participating in civic government or…
Contributor: If you don't understand why people protest, you don't understand service or sacrifice.
Americans are quick to say they honor service and sacrifice. We constantly revere soldiers, first responders, and those who put…
Some people will always find a way to downplay science.
January 16, 2026 8 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: The decline in trust in science reported in Hayley Smith's…
Sparky the dog loses leg after Fontana package thief leaves door open
A package thief who stole Christmas presents in Fontana was almost responsible for the death of Sparky, an adorable, bouncy…
Readers Express Fear, Shock Over Justice Department 'Domestic Terrorism' Memo
December 12, 2025 5 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: I am truly horrified and shaking in my slippers as…
Pickleball is not the only source of noise pollution filling our streets
December 2, 2025 8 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: Staff writer Hannah Fry's article about Carmel-by-the-Sea banning pickleball on…
'Stranger Things' Season 5 Review: Our Misfits Are Ready for Battle
The seasons change. The children grow up. Monsters evolve. End of the beloved television series. The fifth and final season…