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DIY: Plant a victory garden now and grow your own groceries

It's time to stop wringing your hands over COVID-19: Plant some food and create your own victory garden. Here are eight steps to get started.




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L.A. Affairs: I was the world's pickiest dater. And no guy could ever stack up

I had a long list of "can't date ifs." I also wasn't meeting the right guy. Could the two somehow be related? Nah.




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Years after my mother's death, I finally understand what she was trying to say

I come from a long line of stubborn, learn-the-hard-way women who never fit in, so maybe that's why I'm not a fan of Mother's Day.




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Trump administration ended pandemic early-warning program to detect coronaviruses

The program had worked with labs in Wuhan, China, and around the world to detect deadly viruses that could jump from animals to humans.




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CDC recommends wearing face masks during coronavirus pandemic

The CDC now recommends that the public wear cloth face masks while also urging that high-grade equipment be reserved for medical personnel.




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Coronavirus kills some people and hardly affects others: How is that possible?

How can the new coronavirus affect people so differently — killing some while leaving others blissfully unaware that they have been infected at all?




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'Please don't cry, Dr. Kraft': How one doctor is handling the coronavirus pandemic

Dr. Colleen Kraft was part of the Emory University team that successfully cared for America's first Ebola patients. She now is a cool-headed stalwart who is soothing nerves during the coronavirus pandemic.




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A 2020 timeline: This is how California could reopen, from restaurants and schools to offices and sports

A UCLA medical epidemiologist and infectious disease expert discusses a possible timeline for reopening California after the coronavirus shutdown.




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What is herd immunity and why does it matter in the fight against coronavirus?

You've heard the term "herd immunity." Here's what it means and why it's important as we think about returning to something like a normal life.




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Coronavirus and smoking: How do cigarettes, pot and vaping affect infections and outcomes?

Studies are finding that cigarette smokers are more likely to have severe cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. Many lung doctors say that doesn't surprise them much.




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Column: My husband's cancer was diagnosed three days into the shutdown. Here's the silver lining

The news that estrogen may boost resistance to COVID-19 offered a silver lining to my husband's prostate cancer and a cure for my isolation envy.




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Who can get a coronavirus test and how long does it take to get results?

It's slowly getting easier to obtain a coronavirus test in California — following an initial rollout marked by restrictions and shortages.




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For a coronavirus infection, doctor's orders, rest and fluids are the best medicine

Most people who get COVID-19 will experience mild symptoms and will recover with rest and plenty of fluids. Over-the-counter drugs can help with fever.




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They're not really called 'murder hornets.' And they're probably not as bad as you think

Asian giant hornets in Pacific Northwest are unlikely to attack humans




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Jason Schneidman styles James Corden and Jonah Hill. And dozens of homeless people

Jason Schneidman is a man on a mission. He continues to help the L.A.'s homeless population in addition to working with his star clients such as James Corden.




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Danish brand-of-the-moment Ganni doubles down on Southern California presence

Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup call their fashion brand's sustainabilty efforts "a moral obligation."




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Gwyneth Paltrow shares the story behind that candle plus some beauty tips

At a dinner party, Gwyneth Paltrow discussed the vagina-scented candle, Goop's controversial jade egg and some of her favorite beauty and wellness tips.




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Artist Alexandra Grant discusses beauty, patriarchy and what her godmother taught her

Grant chatted with Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow during a "no makeup" dinner, which made headlines last week.




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Tyra Banks' modeling theme park, ModelLand, is finally opening in Santa Monica

A decade in the making, Tyra Banks' modeling utopia, ModelLand, 'will emulate a fantasy version of the modeling world.' The park opens in Santa Monica in May.




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Review: Thom Browne goes coed and animal crazy with fall and winter '20 collection

Featuring 33 pairs of animals and one scene-stealing giraffe, the fall and winter 2020 show marked Thom Browne's first-ever coed runway presentation.




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Travel innovations that repel bugs and keep germs away

A wrap that also keeps mosquitoes away and a sheet that slips between you and the airplane seat are a couple of products that help keep you safe.




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Timeline: Kat Von D's indelible life in ink and numbers

From reality TV to the bestseller's list to a soon-to-drop album, key moments in the life of the woman who became Kat Von D




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Looking for more hand sanitizer? Try these L.A. blends to help keep your hands clean

To supplement soap and water, companies from French luxury giant LVMH to L.A. distillery Amass are getting into the business of hand sanitizers to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.




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Channel Rosie the Riveter in this limited-edition jumpsuit from L.A. brand the Great

For Women's Month, L.A. brand the Great teamed with Cotton Inc. for a new cotton-denim jumpsuit inspired by the WWII icon.




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Still need hand sanitizer? L.A. perfume makers have some for you

Four Los Angeles fragrance creators are hand-blending natural, aromatherapeutic solutions to supplement soap-and-water hand washing as the coronavirus pandemic continues.




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L.A. brand creates coronavirus-inspired collection to benefit creatives who've lost jobs

Jared Ingold wanted to help his laid-off freelancer friends. He and his design partner ended up creating a collection of T-shirts, sweatshirts and caps inspired by the coronavirus pandemic.




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This is what Rodeo Drive looks like when all the rich and famous go home

On Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills the high-end shops are closed, the normally bustling sidewalks empty because of California coronavirus restrictions.




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What to watch tonight? Check out 'Queen & Slim' and learn why those snakeskin boots are so important

If you're self-isolating, then you have time to watch "Queen & Slim" and fall for those boots. The film is now available through streaming platforms and on DVD.




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Fashion brands are making face masks, medical gowns for the coronavirus crisis

L.A. brands Citizens of Humanity, Hedley & Bennett and Michael Costello, along with New York designers Brandon Maxwell and Christian Siriano, Italian label Prada and French conglomerate Kering, are making face masks and medical gowns.




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It is the exact right time to invest in a Flowbee, and more grooming tips

Infomercial nostalgia, YouTube haircut tutorials and the piercing pain of at-home nose-waxing are at your fingertips.




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In lockdown hair hell? Try these at-home tricks for cuts and covering gray

Pro hair colorists and stylists in L.A. offer tips and tricks on how to best tend to hair growth during quarantine.




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How to gently remove your gel manicure and care for your nails at home

Here's celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik's advice for removing a gel manicure and more at home.




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I'm painfully present in my life right now. Here's how I'm coping during the pandemic

TV executive Erin Zelle shares what she has learned about herself during the COVID-19 era.




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How to find the pandemic sex toy that's right for you

From sex-coach apps to teledildonics, options for sexual intimacy are right at your fingertips




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New clothes pile up at Cambodian factories. Coronavirus forces U.S. brands to cancel orders

The drop in foreign orders is devastating workers in the Southeast Asian country, which counts on the garment industry for 40% of its economic output. Those still employed now fear contracting COVID-19 inside cramped factories.




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The do's and don'ts of wearing a face mask correctly (and comfortably)

Wearing masks will help minimize the spread of COVID-19. Here's how to do it right.




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Macaroni recipes and hand washing videos. How influencers are adapting to the coronavirus crisis

The coronavirus has ended big budget brand deals for some influencers, but the focus has shifted to engaging with a potentially bigger audience more authentically.




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Want way less plastic packaging in your deliveries? Order from these brands

If you're feeling guilty about the plastic in all those deliveries you're getting, there are worthy alternatives.




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From Bad Bunny's baubles to hand-sanitizer bottles, this jewelry designer is in demand

Jewelry designer Georgina Treviño's eccentric designs were featured in Bad Bunny's music video for "Yo Perreo Sola."




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Put some Chateau Marmont swag in your bag and help its laid-off staff

Profits from the sale of the hotel's bathrobes, keychains and designer-collaboration cashmere sweaters will go to a fund for fired workers.




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Our fashion critic reviews 'Making the Cut's' winning collection: 'A brand is born'

Times fashion critic Adam Tschorn offers his thoughts on Episodes 9 and 10 of Amazon's fashion competition "Making the Cut."




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Santa Monica and Malibu schools to close two days for cleaning after coronavirus exposure

The schools are closing Friday and Monday for deep cleaning and staff meetings after "a community member with children in our schools" was exposed to the virus, the district said.




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Resources, ideas and more for parents and children at home during the coronavirus pandemic

Many schools are closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Check out The Times' list of news, resources and more to help parents and children at home.




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LAUSD packs 400,000 meals, prepares for months of 'grab-and-go.' Recipients express relief

One man wore plastic gloves and a face mask as he pulled up in a pickup to receive school-packed meals for his children.




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Coronavirus has forced thousands at Stanford and other private colleges to evacuate

As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, hundreds of students were forced to leave Stanford University, which is also reducing financial aid for students.




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CSU chancellor and 2 campus presidents delay retirement amid coronavirus disruptions

CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White and the presidents of the Northridge and East Bay campuses say they will stay on through fall 2020.




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Increased anxiety and depression top college students' concerns in coronavirus survey

The survey, conducted by college affordability group Rise, found that 75% of students who responded were more anxious, depressed or stressed amid the coronavirus outbreak.




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This champion academic decathlon team studied pandemics. Now, they're living one

The Bell High School academic decathlon team, the L.A. area champions, studied bubonic plague and other epidemics before the coronavirus broke out.




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As virus spreads, this Bay Area college wants students to return and clean their dorm rooms

St. Mary's College in Moraga is requiring students to return and clean out their dorm rooms by April 14. Fearful of coronavirus, some parents are livid.




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UC and Cal State relax admissions criteria due to coronavirus: What you need to know

Acknowledging disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the UC and Cal State systems will ease admissions requirements for applicants.