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The 7 best places to see the Hollywood Sign
The best trails and vistas for viewing LA’s famous landmark.
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The best things to do with kids in LA that aren’t Disneyland
We searched the city to find the 30 best family-friendly activities, from dazzling puppet productions to a tiny railway.
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Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in LA
All the best spots to see the bombs bursting in air this Independence Day.
Groovy Pacoima house has pool, updated kitchen for $489K
The three-bedroom house has a fun, retro flair and lots of modern-day additions.
Quirky Temecula dome-home on 20-acre compound asks $1.3M
Along with a rustic-chic dome-home, it’s got three Old West-style cabins, two tipis, a chapel, and a labyrinth.
Step inside musician Mark Ronson’s bright and colorful LA estate
The 1930s-era Spanish Revival estate is the bold and eclectic home one might expect from the songwriter-producer.
LA tests wavy bike barrier to protect cyclists from passing cars
Bicyclists heading to the Mid-City CicLAvia got to test out the new barriers.
Huge foundation poured at Frank Gehry-designed Grand Avenue tower
It took 15 hours, 140 workers, and 1,348 trucks.
Here’s what $520K buys around LA
See what that price buys in five Los Angeles neighborhoods, from Downtown to El Segundo.
Romantic Spanish-Moorish castle built in the early days of Hollywood asking $1.4M
The turreted residence has a wealth of show-stopping period details.
Look around West Hollywood’s freshly renovated Formosa Cafe
The goal of the $2.4 million revamp was "to make it look almost exactly the same" as it did in 1945.
Cute 1930s cottage in Mid-City seeks $799K
Hardwood floors, an adorable tiled kitchen, a little porch, and a private patio are just a few of the winning features of this charmer.
A look at Parker Center, now nearly demolished
Little remains of the former LAPD headquarters.
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26 things to do in LA this summer
Tour Malibu’s first beach house. Have rooftop drinks. Explore a rainbow pavilion at the tar pits.
Metro has a plan to bring more Angelenos to parks and beaches
Pilot projects will boost transit service to Chantry Flat, Hansen Dam, and Kenneth Hahn Park.
Colorful, temporary public pavilion opens at La Brea Tar Pits
The popup will host film screenings, talks, and other events through November—all free and open to the public.
How Angelenos use their river
A photographer captures everyday moments on the 51-mile channel that is "part of people’s lives, their story."
Dreamy midcentury modern compound on half-acre Altadena lot asking $1.6M
The property includes a Japanese tea house-inspired guest unit, an art studio, and a swimming pool
Metro moves forward with Union Station overhaul—without glassy concourse
The agency aims to expand the passageway beneath the station’s tracks.
Two Expo Line-adjacent apartment complexes headed for Santa Monica
"Crafted carefully to appeal to Santa Monica’s wide resident demographic," the apartments range from studios to three-bedroom units.
Korean American National Museum ditches plan for 103 apartments
It’s a return to the originally proposed project for Koreatown.
John Lautner’s curvilinear Foster house hits the market for $1.6M
Built in 1950, the unconventional home features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, beamed ceilings, and an upper-level terrace with wraparound Valley views.
LA County home prices tie an all-time record
Median sale price: $615,000.
Head of LA’s housing authority calls HUD proposal ‘despicable’
The federal proposal to strip housing assistance for immigrant families could impact 11,000 people in the city of Los Angeles.
Committee reaffirms development on longtime community farm in South Central
The neighborhood council had hoped to revive the farm to bring back "organic food, clean air, green jobs, and park equity."
Long Beach named LA County’s most polluted beach
Only three other beaches scored worse on tests for E. coli and other bacteria harmful to swimmers.
What $2,100 rents in LA right now
One option: A charming one-bedroom in an East Hollywood bungalow court.
Tower replacing Hollywood Amoeba gets go-ahead from City Council
Amoeba reportedly still has a year at the site.
Queen Anne Victorian in Angelino Heights asking $1.25M
Features include 12-foot ceilings, pocket doors, and gorgeous woodwork.
Metro Board will delay discussion of North Valley BRT
It’s been a year of ups and downs for Metro’s bus projects.
Construction set to begin on Venice homeless shelter
Workers have already begun assembling parts of the shelter offsite and are expected to finish construction within the next three months.
The big problem with affordable housing
8,597 income-restricted units in Los Angeles may no longer be affordable in the next five years.
1920s Spanish-style with idyllic garden asking $2.2M in Beachwood Canyon
Arched doorways, French doors, painted tile, wrought-iron sconces, and Juliet balconies.
What happened to the exciting redesign of Pershing Square?
The much-maligned public square was poised for a transformative makeover. Will it ever happen?
Here’s what $820K buys around LA
See what that price buys in five Los Angeles neighborhoods, from Pico-Robertson to Pasadena.