Life Style

In Los Angeles, every season is hiking season. This helpful guide lays out where to go this year to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Kick off the new year with an elaborate Spanish tasting menu at Somni — if you can score a reservation. The restaurant’s previous iteration within the SLS hotel rose to …

Has it occurred to you that civilization might be overrated? Me too. So I’ve been thinking about the natural world — actually, the many natural worlds contained within California, and …

This stands to be an interesting year — if not a potentially stressful one — as we transition leadership in this country. Just remember to care for yourself. With that …

Elizabeth Altounian’s South Pasadena accessory dwelling unit is more than just a living space. It’s a manifestation of beauty, wonder and spirituality, all intertwined. This 400-square-foot former garage, adorned with …

The ads on podcasts and social media were tantalizing: over-the-counter probiotic supplements that could ward off the worst effects of a hangover if taken before drinking. As a bourbon reviewer …

When Dianne Willis brought a chicken salad to a dinner party, she had no idea it would become the most famous bowl of lettuce in Pasadena. It was 1979, and …

HEBBRONVILLE, Texas —  In this corner of southern Texas, the plump cacti seem to pop out of arid dust and cracked earth, like magic dumplings. It’s only here and in northern …

Congratulations on making it to the final Los Angeles Times News Quiz of 2024. Since we’re in the end-of-year hammock between the holidays, I’ll make this short and sweet: My …

As a city, Los Angeles is known for being great at (at least) two things: movies and food. Movies are made here, sure, but they’re also watched here — with …