Jessica Roy is an assistant editor on the West Coast Experiences team at the Los Angeles Times. She writes and edits stories about things to do, see and try in Southern California. Previously, Roy was an assistant editor on the Utility Journalism team from August 2020 through August 2023, and an editor on the audience engagement team from 2015 to 2020.
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How can you cool off if the power’s out? Here are tips for not melting when you lose power during a heat wave.
July 1, 2024
A shopping spree at Santee Alley, oysters at Grand Central Market and reunions at Micky’s in West Hollywood are a few of the must-dos for the drag queen and comic.
Jan. 12, 2024
The heart of screenland has been able to maintain a bit of a small-town feel.
Dec. 18, 2023
It’s absolutely possible to get into America’s fastest-growing sport as a solo player in L.A. No paddle or pickleball knowledge required.
Nov. 30, 2023
Forget the Amalfi Coast. Santa Barbara is L.A.’s answer to the Mediterranean. Here are the best places to eat and things to do on the ultimate Santa Barbara weekend trip.
Nov. 8, 2023
The writer, actor, podcaster and aspiring ‘Prince of Christmas’ does brunch, goes for a solo hike, orders Postmates and catches up on the ‘Real Housewives.’
Nov. 3, 2023
Explore the Heeler house filled with themed activities and Easter eggs at Westfield Century City beginning Nov. 6. Here’s how to get tickets.
Sept. 18, 2023
Ahead of Beyoncé’s tour dates at SoFi Stadium, here are some things you should know, including the bag and outside food policies, what SoFi Stadium is like and what to eat once you’re there.
Aug. 29, 2023
California’s bag ban has been in effect since 2016. But are grocery store customers bringing their reusable bags back to stores? We stood outside to find out.
Aug. 24, 2023
California’s plastic bag ban aimed to reduce waste and increase recycling, but it hasn’t worked out as planned. What went wrong?
Aug. 24, 2023