Southern Californians are getting a rare chance to beat the soul-crushing traffic of the 405 and the 101 — without spending a single dime on gas, Uber or transit fares. For one day only — Wednesday, April 22 — regional rail operator Metrolink is throwing open its doors and letting locals hop aboard at any station in its … Read more
Experts have been warning that shark sightings on the Southern California coast are getting more frequent, and insane footage of them swimming inches away from surfers illustrates that danger. In what seems to be drone footage posted April 15, an individual on a purple board with a paddle in hand is riding a small wave … Read more
Nearly 500 ducks are looking for a new place to waddle after the owner of a troubled Southern California rescue sanctuary surrendered the birds following allegations of overcrowding and improper care — with local animal activists squawking that the situation is more “fowl” than the public knows, and that officials should have acted sooner. The … Read more
A cult-favorite Los Angeles taco shop that rocketed to national fame thanks to Bad Bunny will open in Las Vegas — but some SoCal fans aren’t celebrating. Highland Park hotspot Villa’s Tacos, the Michelin-recognized taqueria that famously appeared in the pop superstar’s 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, announced it was heading to Sin City on Monday … Read more
Six Los Angeles restaurants were named Wednesday to the famed California Michelin Guide. Michelin Guide inspectors spend the year seeking out the best restaurants, with selections added twice a year. This month, the guide recommended a variety of eateries, from a seafood-tasting spot to a Chinese American restaurant. Corridor 109 Corridor 109 is described as … Read more
Comedian Chris Rock hit the beach in Los Angeles wearing sweatpants and a sweatshirt draped around his neck as a blistering heat wave descended on the city. The 61-year-old looked comically out of sync with the Southern California sun while strolling along the Venice Beach boardwalk Tuesday. The getup appeared true to his roots in … Read more