y California man to plead guilty to conning ‘black-ish’ star By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:49:09 +0000 That's plenty sketchy-ish. Full Article
y Get outside (but keep your distance!) at L.A.'s hidden marsh By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 10:00:53 -0400 Get a big breath of spring at Madrona Marsh in Torrance, while keeping people at a distance. Full Article
y Is it safe to walk, run or bike outside right now? Yes, and this is how By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:37:31 -0400 Many areas are closing because of crowds. Here are tips on how to safely go outdoors amid coronavirus concerns. Full Article
y Can you get an airline ticket refund due to postponed Olympics or coronavirus crisis? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:54:21 -0400 If you were headed to Tokyo or any other destination, here's what you must know to get a refund. It may not happen — you may get a voucher instead — but you can get some relief. Full Article
y My fave travel places are closed. I'm still (virtually) visiting By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:19:11 -0400 I ache to stay at the Metropol in Moscow, and stroll through the Louvre. For now, videos and photos will have to do. Full Article
y Coronavirus means social distancing. For flight attendants, it's suddenly easier By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:00:58 -0400 Social distancing — a term we've all become familiar with — has been nearly impossible to accomplish on an airplane. Until now. Full Article
y Travel the world from your easy chair with these video sites By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:01:54 -0400 Even though we're confined to home, we can still travel the world in virtual and regular reality. You'll find sumptuous videos on these sites, most of them free. Full Article
y Death Valley National Park closes to visitors By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:15:58 -0400 National parks in the West continue to close or severely scaledback services over pandemic Full Article
y Hawaii won't reopen anytime soon. Alaska begins to lift stay-at-home rules. By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:01:53 -0400 The islands will keep rules in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Full Article
y LAX FlyAway Bus suspends service to Long Beach and Hollywood By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:00:11 -0400 The airport shuttle is cutting back on schedules due to drop-offs in passengers Full Article
y 'Kindness goes a really long way,' Lovely Dude says. Share your story of kindness here By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 12:00:42 -0400 The coronavirus crisis is bringing out the best in some of us, and readers have shared some of the scenes they've witnessed. Please tell us your story. Full Article
y Column: No coronavirus refund but credit for a future cruise? Are you kidding? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 08:00:44 -0400 Like airlines, cruise operators make refunds difficult for passengers who are rethinking travel plans because of the coronavirus. Full Article
y Major cruise lines suspend sailings until mid-May, for now By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:00:22 -0400 Carnival, Holland America, Seabourn and others extend suspension of sailings that began March 13 Full Article
y Travelers need not worry about Real ID and authorization to visit Europe — for now By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 08:00:22 -0400 The deadline for Real ID has been postponed for a year and the need for paperwork to visit 26 European countries is also delayed. Full Article
y An infectious disease nearly ruined the trip that changed my life By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 09:00:02 -0400 When we arrived in China to pick up our adopted daughter, we found out she had chickenpox. The days of waiting were the most anxious of our lives. Full Article
y Grand Canyon National Park closes on advice of local health officials By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 06:00:06 -0400 The park had been criticized for allowing visitors to access roads and South Rim view points during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
y A fantastic deal beckoned a family to Disney World. Was it too good to be true? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 10:00:45 -0400 Our Disney World trip was so close I could taste the character breakfast. But there was fine print. Full Article
y The CDC suggests deep breathing to stay calm. Try it. It's oh-so soothing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 09:00:09 -0400 It's surprisingly easy to learn the best techniques that help you get the most out of the simple act of breathing. Full Article
y Share the story of your wackiest, weirdest, most wonderful travel souvenir By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 16:45:17 -0400 Everybody winds up with a treasure now and again that's far more meaningful than "My parents went to Las Vegas and all I got was this lousy shirt." What's yours? Full Article
y Amid coronavirus, cruise ships idle away off SoCal coast By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 11:15:17 -0400 Many mothballed ships have to maintain crews. They're looking for docks in California Full Article
y DOT tells airlines to refund canceled flights, but don't count on cash just yet By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 13:14:38 -0400 The Department of Transportation has said it will give airlines a chance to comply with its refund requests "before taking further action." Full Article
y Disneyland won't refund coronavirus tickets, but you can postpone By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 14:03:36 -0400 Some ticket holders may receive extension on ticket expiration dates Full Article
y Celebrate Passover a new way (Zoom, anyone?) in the time of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 10:00:20 -0400 As we continue to practice social distancing, here are new ways to commemorate the Exodus. Full Article
y Ways to make the most of Easter in isolation By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 10:00:37 -0400 Streaming church services and virtual Easter egg hunts are among the ways to make the most of our first — and, we hope, last — Easter in self-isolation. Full Article
y Why you're getting your money back from Airbnb and why you may not with Vrbo By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 10:00:45 -0400 Do you want your money back for the Airbnb or Vrbo you didn't to use? Of course you do. But in many cases, you may be disappointed. Full Article
y Readers, add to our gallery of weird and wonderful travel souvenirs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 11:00:04 -0400 Readers, show us what you've brought home from the world and share the back story of that weird but wonderful souvenir. And thanks for your memories. Full Article
y A world cruise ended abruptly. Now the ship is hoping to dock in L.A. By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 11:30:20 -0400 The Pacific Princess left on Jan. 5 for a 111-day world cruise that was cut short in mid-March. It's currently making its way to L.A. Full Article
y Believe it or not, people are still booking cruises for next year By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 08:00:46 -0400 Cruise bookings for next year are up despite waves of bad publicity for the industry caused by coronavirus outbreaks on some ships. Full Article
y To my grandsons: Passover and Easter are difficult this year — and a lasting gift By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 09:00:13 -0400 Coronavirus has changed the way we celebrate Passover and Easter but not the traditions that bind us. If anything, the pandemic has brought us closer, figuratively speaking. Full Article
y These acts of kindness will cheer you up and cheer you on By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:10:26 -0400 We asked readers to share acts of kindness, large and small, that they've witnessed during this time of coronavirus. They are different, but all spring from selflessness and elicit gratitude. Full Article
y Animals are taking over. These stunning photos show Yosemite without tourists By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:00:20 -0400 The deer, bobcats, coyotes and bears no longer have to deal with the hordes of camera-toting tourist vying to capture nature. They now roam unfettered. Full Article
y Coyotes, bobcats and bears: Wildlife is reclaiming Yosemite National Park By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:00:49 -0400 Bears, bobcats and other critters are roaming free in California's most popular national park, closed to visitors since March 20 Full Article
y Column: When even the Girl Scouts can't get a coronavirus refund, something's very wrong By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 08:00:19 -0400 Coronavirus: If we've learned anything from the pandemic, it's that once a business gets its hands on your money, it doesn't want to give any back. Full Article
y What every major U.S. airline is doing about your elite status By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:13:47 -0400 The coronavirus slump prompts airlines to beef up their loyalty programs Full Article
y Flying during coronavirus is nothing like it used to be. Who's doing it? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:00:30 -0400 Airline passenger volume is down 95%. So who is in that remaining 5%? Full Article
y I'm a flight attendant. My co-workers are starting to test positive for coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:00:05 -0400 More than 100 flight attendants on one airline have tested positive for the coronavirus. Have airlines done enough? Full Article
y Should I book my summer vacation trip now? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:00:37 -0400 It may be tempting to book precious time off even with the world as unsettled as it is. But this year, your trip may be more financially protected. Full Article
y Trout in doubt: Coronavirus could delay California's fishing season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:30:35 -0400 California's Fish and Game Commission on Wednesday gave emergency powers to Fish and Wildlife Department director Charlton Bonham, allowing him to suspend, delay or restrict recreational fishing in specific areas until May 31. Full Article
y You can still travel in the U.S. right now. But should you? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:00:13 -0400 CDC offers guidelines about travel during the coronavirus outbreak. But the decision is yours Full Article
y Your favorite souvenirs: Readers share their wildest and wackiest travel keepsakes By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 10:00:24 -0400 We all bring home reminders of our trips. Now is the time to savor them. Full Article
y Tired of working from home? Luxury SoCal hotels offer day use from $69 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 10:30:59 -0400 Southern California hotels' Zen Office space might be the break you need. Full Article
y Tourist-dependent Solvang struggles through coronavirus stay-home orders in California By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:45:41 -0400 Solvang, Calif., with its windmills and half-timbered architecture, draws more than 1½ million visitors a year. It's a virtual ghost town now. Full Article
y All the cool things you can see on national park webcams (including Old Faithful eruptions) By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400 Cool webcams, like the one showing Old Faithful eruptions in Yellowstone, let you visit national parks from home. Full Article
y Your Earth Day 2020 guide: Take this Earth Quiz. Download NASA posters. See Zac Efron. By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:30:38 -0400 Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. You don't have to miss out just because you're stuck at home. Full Article
y Following coronavirus closure, Mt. Baldy ski resort reopening in limited capacity By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:22:07 -0400 The plan to reopen the San Bernardino County ski destination in a limited capacity marks the latest effort to allow limited recreation amid the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
y California poppy bloom tempts visitors to break coronavirus stay-at-home order By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:02:45 -0400 A bloom of California poppies springs up in the Antelope Valley,enticing visitors stuck at home. But the live cam is your best bet, officials say. Full Article
y Can you get a refund for a flight? A credit? A guide to what airlines are doing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:00:43 -0400 Because of the coronavirus lockdown, airlines have canceled flights and reduced schedules. Know your rights and what you are entitled to. Full Article
y Best sky-centric movies and TV shows of all time. Yes, 'Star Trek' makes the cut By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:00:51 -0400 Whether truth or fiction, these tales of space treat science seriously Full Article
y Stargazing in your backyard is easy with these apps and gear By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:43:58 -0400 What you need to get started in exploring the night sky. Even basic binoculars will do Full Article
y How to take great photos of the stars, the moon and the night sky By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:30:02 -0400 It doesn't take a lot of fancy equipment. A modern camera with a longer lens can help you capture the heavens. Full Article