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When they needed more space, a Silver Lake couple looked to Van Nuys. But could they restore a coveted midcentury home without losing their own sense of style?
Can squirrels be kept from trashing L.A.’s backyard bird feeders and fruit trees? Here’s my battle to find out what works, what doesn’t and why.
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Sometimes we need more than just beautiful scenery to keep us going on the trails. Here are a few L.A. hikes that offer delicious nearby snacks too.
Times theme park critic Todd Martens was handed a wild assignment: Rank every theme park ride in Southern California. The mission was dizzying, literally, as he spent months fastening his seatbelt and zipping through mountains, strapping on AR goggles and floating into fairy tales. He judged each attraction not just on sheer entertainment, but on artistry and historical significance. Here are the results. Below you’ll find Martens’ guides to Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knott’s Berry Farm and Magic Mountain, with their rides ranked from best to worst. Use them to plan a trip to the park — or to start a debate. What would be your No. 1?
After decades of jogging from Venice to Santa Monica, my workout partner took up pickleball, COVID struck and I developed arthritis. I needed a new exercise.
A triangle-shaped lot across from the Hollywood Bowl makes rideshare drop-offs and pickups quicker and easier.
Disneyland is pricey, so is it worth taking a preschooler too small for most the rides? Yes, as long as adults adjust their expectations, plan ahead and slow down.
For the “How Did This Get Made?” podcast host, Sundays are focused on the Clippers, watching movies with his family, choosing a winning spot for dinner and ending the day with pie.
