The Pac-12 announced on Monday it is extending its suspension of all athletic activities until May 31 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former UCLA tight end Matt Lynch tweeted that he was headed back home to Colorado, where he'll play for the Buffaloes immediately once sports restart.

Two garages were damaged by the fire

Firefighters issue reminder for residents to test their smoke alarms

Author and playwright A.E. Hotchner, known for his friendships with Ernest Hemingway and Paul Newman, died Saturday at age 102.

McCoy Tyner, jazz piano legend who played with Coltrane, dead at 81

Polish composer and conductor Krzysztof Penderecki, known for his monumental orchestral and choral compositions, died in Krakow at 86.

Jeff Grosso, a skateboarder from Arcadia who rose to the greatness in the 1980s before falling to the depths of despair and making a comeback, died Tuesday at 51.

Thai Thanh, who reigned over Vietnamese American popular music for nearly six decades, died in March. Her legions of fans have mourned from home.

Garden-related events include workshops in soil building and

There's so much to do in the Southern California garden right now, such as creating water-saving berms -- called hügel berms -- in your backyard.

The Year of the Rat is being embraced by merchandise designers in all sorts of ways, including on iPhone cases, fabric prints and fashion accessories.

At the mercy of Mother Nature, Mt. Waterman has reopened. Snow is good at the landmark resort in the Angeles National Forest. It will be running on Saturdays and Sundays.

On a beautiful day, nothing beats the botanical gardens at the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens. There's something for everyone.

Gardeners: There's so much to do outdoors right now. No need to wait for Spring. Let's get started.

This is the earliest Tomatomania has started in its 30-year-plus history, with 11 sales events scheduled between Santa Barbara and San Diego counties.

Just because you're staying home doesn't mean you have to be lonely. How to set up video chats for a dinner party, game night, karaoke session and more.

Theodore Payne offers 30-plus virtual tours of native plant landscapes.

Garden Calendar: Virtual edition! Yes, there is still plenty to see during this time of coronavirus.

There was only one way to avoid my coronavirus spiral, which had me thinking again and again about the end of "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World," about waiting for an asteroid to destroy the planet.

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

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

The coronavirus changed our lives. Health experts discuss how we might get back to normal.

California is now giving coronavirus testing priority to asymptomatic people in high-risk settings such as nursing homes and prisons.

Testing sewage for the coronavirus may tell scientists how much disease is in a community — and when the virus has finally gone away.

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.

Staying home this weekend? We've got some ideas. Take care of your plants, make your house cozier, help neighbors and start planning your next trip.

L.A. Unified campuses will be closed until at least May 1 due to the coronavirus outbreak, as school employees press forward with plans to distribute computers, provide free internet for students who need it, train families and teachers in distance learning and distribute more food.

Cal State will not require SAT or ACT test scores for admissions for 2021-2022 applicants, following a similar decision by UC, other colleges.

Handing out food, hunting down students, organizing distance learning. This is one day in the life of an Inglewood teacher during the coronavirus crisis.

Among the elite private schools that have received federal loans amid COVID-19 is the Brentwood School in West L.A., which Mnuchin's children attend.

Accusations of sexual impropriety by powerful men should be taken seriously.

It's a relief for many that the governor didn't order all state beaches and parks closed, as expected. But we're still waiting for a smart, comprehensive approach for Californians to safely enjoy the state's abundant natural resources.

Some antibody tests for COVID-19 have unacceptably high rates of false positives.

Only in the U.S., and no other civilized democracy, does a supposed right to take up arms against a duly elected government garner respect.

Pamela Adlon, Idina Menzel, Billy Porter, Mayim Bialik, Rachel Brosnahan, Andy Cohen, Darren Criss and Judith Light take part in "Saturday Night Seder."

Rafael Cardenas had a simple project for 2020: Take a daily photograph of Los Angeles. What he captured is a city under coronavirus lockdown.

The art was made to be seen, so what happens when it's not? Artists talk about the professional, financial and emotional ramifications.

Hold on to your wig! RuPaul's annual DragCon is going online. Here's how you can stream it for free.

Firefighters are braced for a busy few days as Londoners celebrate Bonfire Night over the coming days

London Fire Brigade has worked with Butterfly Books to produce a new children’s picture book that aims to tackle misconceptions about women’s roles in the emergency services

Charlie Plowman, who started the La Cañada Outlook in 1998, will acquire the three community news titles.

Tourism officials estimate 75% of Los Angeles travel-related workers have been furloughed.

The prestigious Hoag Hospital wants to exit its partnership with a Catholic healthcare system.

For the best flavor, lightly char the outside of a whole cauliflower, then drench it in a bright lemon-tahini sauce.

L.A.'s street vendors are grounded and facing a new Goliath: COVID-19.

Home cooks can get sushi-grade fish and dry-aged steaks for cheap, but at what cost?

During the coronavirus crisis, food producers, distributors and retailers in California, producer of much of the U.S. food supply, scramble to adapt.

Make these dishes for your mom at home or pack and ship treats to wherever she's quarantining.

Author James Patterson is donating $500,000 to help indie bookstores across the country. For many L.A. booksellers, that could be a life saver.