Learning in La La Land? Seriously, we’re not class clowning. With new museums, educational exhibitions, and erudite events popping up across the city, a brainier Tinseltown hopes to teach you and your family a thing or two about the arts and sciences. The latest arrival is Dataland, a k a the Museum of AI Arts, located downtown … Read more
In SoCal, it’s not a matter of picking your poison; it’s a question of how you want to take it. We’re talking, of course, about a well-worn promise made by the uncompromising denizens of the City of Angels, namely that you can “surf in the morning and ski in the afternoon.” “That’s definitely something that … Read more
Surfer babes and bros in LA know it as the PCH. In sandy-chic Carmel, the realm Dirty Harry once ruled, it’s called the Big Sur Coast Highway. To Santa Crustaceans in Banana Slug country, it’s the Cabrillo Highway or — when they’re trolling, and they always are — Mission Street. Meanwhile, Mendocino’s clandestine Parnassian pot … Read more
A San Diego man diagnosed with liver cancer needed a liver transplant and found a nurse who was willing to donate a portion of her liver … that nurse happened to be his daughter. In October 2022, Tom Duncan went to the emergency room for a kidney stone, and tests revealed 13 lesions on his … Read more
Talk about a Goofy price tag. Disneyland’s fine dining crown jewel, Napa Rose, is under fire from a disgruntled diner who claims the upscale eatery is serving up “mid” food despite charging a king’s ransom. The guest took to Reddit a few days ago to warn fellow Disney diners to “avoid” the Grand Californian Hotel’s … Read more
Another business in California’s wine country is shuttering operations, one of many closures sweeping through the Napa Valley area as the wine industry faces pressure. Petaluma-based Barber Cellars announced recently that it’s closing its downtown tasting room and cheese shop on June 5, citing “the financial struggles and headwinds of the current wine and tourism … Read more
An iconic Los Angeles brewery held its last event Sunday as it closes down, the latest in a string of closures affecting the city’s night life. Angel City Brewery in the downtown art district shuttered its operations with a send off, after 13 years in the district and around three decades in the city. The … Read more
Summer travel is right around the corner — and it won’t be cheap. Having to deal with the challenging reality of rising fees and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices soar, travelers are scrambling to figure out where they can book a vacation this summer without it costing an arm and a leg. While … Read more
Arby’s brought the meats — and a piece of the Sunset Strip — to the desert. The fast-food chain made its debut at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival 2026 in Indio this weekend, setting up a Western-themed “meat-up spot” just behind the Mane Stage, according to the Orange County Register. The pop-up is styled like a retro … Read more
Sydney Sweeney is steamrolling 2026. The “Euphoria” bombshell popped up smack in the middle of the desert Friday, turning heads and sparking a frenzy at the Stagecoach country music festival in Indio, California, where fans practically swarmed her during a late-day appearance. Sweeney was spotted front and center at rapper BigXthaPlug’s set on the Mustang … Read more
Just weeks after the upcoming animated film The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender leaked online in its entirety, the individual responsible for the leak has been placed behind bars. An unidentified 26-year-old man was arrested in Singapore, on charges that he illegally accessed a media server without authorization, according to The Strait Times. Local … Read more
A major expansion of a popular food stand at Disneyland Park is underway as officials look to keep up with surging demand for some of the park’s most viral menu items. The Fantasyland eatery has long drawn heavy crowds, with guests lining up for items like jumbo smoked turkey legs and garlic cheesy brats, which … Read more
The rivalry between the Dodgers and Giants is among the most-heated in baseball. With many iterations through the years stealing headlines, what transpired over the past few days just added to the legacy. A vicious brawl broke out on Pier 28, just outside of Oracle Park, as fans left the stadium following the Dodgers 3-0 … Read more
Sean McVay’s viral, seemingly miserable reaction to the Rams’ shocking first-round pick might have been more of a show for the cameras than most people realized. After the Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 overall pick Thursday night — a move that stunned much of the NFL — fans quickly zeroed … Read more
Southern California is at the head of the class. Several Golden State campuses landed among the nation’s top public high schools, with Southern California schools leading the way, according to a new ranking from US News & World Report. The annual report analyzed data from more than 24,000 public high schools across all 50 states … Read more
At 1 p.m. on a warm spring Thursday, a crowd spills onto the sidewalk at Melrose and Western in Los Angeles — long one of the city’s more commercially undesirable intersections, but today an epicenter of cool. Influencers and the casually affluent, purse dogs in tow, they’re here for jamón serrano y queso arepas, coconut … Read more
Downtown Los Angeles is about to get seriously cheesy this weekend as Pizza City Fest returns for its fourth year, running Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Founded by three-time Emmy and 13-time James Beard Award-winning food reporter Steve Dolinsky, the festival has expanded into a three-city operation covering Chicago, Nashville and Los … Read more
Julian Casablancas, the frontman of the iconic band The Strokes, ignited a firestorm on social media this week after claiming that “American Zionists” act like “they are Black people during slavery” in a controversial interview that’s now blowing up online. “Well it’s been nice having a career,” Casablancas quipped before dropping the remark during an … Read more
The legendary $20 Vegas steak dinner is long dead — and now, the “All-You-Can-Eat” dream is on life support. The buffet at the MGM Grand Las Vegas — a staple of cheap, all-you-can-eat indulgence since the early ’90s — will permanently close on May 31, marking the latest casualty in the slow death of budget-friendly Las … Read more
California is once again proving it does the outdoors better than just about anyone. A high-end desert retreat near Joshua Tree National Park has landed on a new list of the best glamping experiences in the country — blending rugged scenery with boutique-hotel comforts just a few hours from Los Angeles. The sleek Airstream setup at … Read more