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The CDC suggests deep breathing to stay calm. Try it. It's oh-so soothing

It's surprisingly easy to learn the best techniques that help you get the most out of the simple act of breathing.




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DOT tells airlines to refund canceled flights, but don't count on cash just yet

The Department of Transportation has said it will give airlines a chance to comply with its refund requests "before taking further action."




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Why you're getting your money back from Airbnb and why you may not with Vrbo

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.




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Believe it or not, people are still booking cruises for next year

Cruise bookings for next year are up despite waves of bad publicity for the industry caused by coronavirus outbreaks on some ships.




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Animals are taking over. These stunning photos show Yosemite without tourists

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.




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Coyotes, bobcats and bears: Wildlife is reclaiming Yosemite National Park

Bears, bobcats and other critters are roaming free in California's most popular national park, closed to visitors since March 20




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Flying during coronavirus is nothing like it used to be. Who's doing it?

Airline passenger volume is down 95%. So who is in that remaining 5%?




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Tired of working from home? Luxury SoCal hotels offer day use from $69

Southern California hotels' Zen Office space might be the break you need.




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How to take great photos of the stars, the moon and the night sky

It doesn't take a lot of fancy equipment. A modern camera with a longer lens can help you capture the heavens.




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After coronavirus: Your next hotel stay may look like this

In the pandemic aftermath, what will hotels do differently?




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L.A. health officials to travelers: Your vacation is not essential

Just because you're antsy, L.A. County officials say, that doesn't make your trip essential.




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Betty Wold Johnson, mother of Jets owners, dies at 99

Betty Wold Johnson, the mother of Jets owners Christopher Johnson and Woody Johnson, has died. She was 99 years old.




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Ex-NBA player Shannon Brown arrested for shooting at people he thought were breaking into his home

Former NBA guard Shannon Brown was arrested recently after shooting a rifle in a mixup at his home.




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Betty Wold Johnson, mother of Jets owners, dies at 99

Betty Wold Johnson, the mother of Jets owners Christopher Johnson and Woody Johnson, has died. She was 99 years old.




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The NFL’s 2020 schedule release felt too normal; how far is too far before football sells false hope?

The three-day event was therapeutic for starved sports fans and millions of people confined to their homes.




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UCLA will play Nevada in football in 2026

UCLA completed the nonconference portion of its 2026 football schedule, agreeing to a game with Nevada at the Rose Bowl on Sept. 19, 2026.




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UCLA football opens practice with more players, but backup quarterback reportedly to transfer

UCLA began spring football practice Tuesday with 99 players available. That's nearly 40 more players than the Bruins had the previous two springs, but backup quarterback reportedly to transfer.




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UCLA is focusing on hoops, not hype, heading into crosstown rivalry game with USC

A seven-game win streak and a first-place standing has brought a lot of attention to UCLA's basketball team. But the Bruins' focus on their game against USC on Saturday.




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USC knows it faces a mammoth task in spoiler role at the Pac-12 tournament

USC tries to stay optimistic in its underdog role at the Pac-12 tournament with the likes of UCLA and Oregon hovering in front of the Trojans.




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USC stuns UCLA on final shot to end the Bruins' seven-game winning streak

Jonah Mathews hits a three-pointer with one second left to lift USC to a stunning, 54-52 victory over crosstown rival UCLA on Saturday.




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Pac-12 cancels all sports competitions 'until further notice' because of coronavirus

The Pac-12 men's basketball tournament, and all other conference sporting events, have been canceled amid the growing coronavirus outbreak.




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UCLA cancels its spring football game scheduled for April 18

In a widely expected move, UCLA's spring game scheduled for April 18 has been canceled because of the coronavirus breakout.




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UCLA coach Chip Kelly isn't a fan of holding football games in empty stadiums

UCLA football coach Chip Kelly says if it's not safe for fans to attend games because of COVID-19, then it's not safe for players to participate.




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For some UCLA football players, game tapes may hold the key to their chances of being drafted

For some UCLA players hoping to be selected in the NFL draft this month, their fates may largely be determined from tapes during the regular season.




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It's not a national title, but UCLA softball finishes at No. 1

UCLA's softball team, the unanimous No. 1 team in the final polls, is still adjusting to its national title hopes being over because of the coronavirus outbreak.




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UCLA donors have given nearly $160,000 to help athletes train remotely

About 60 UCLA donors have contributed almost $160,000 for training equipment and subscriptions to fitness and mindfulness apps for athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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House fire - Tottenham

Four fire engines were at the scene




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Writer A.E. Hotchner, friend to Ernest Hemingway and Paul Newman, dies at 102

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




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Beverly Cassirer, whose family demanded return of $30-million painting looted by Nazis, dies waiting

The painting of a Parisian street scene by Impressionist master Camille Pissarro hangs in a Madrid museum and is the focus of an ongoing legal battle.




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Judge Raymond Fisher, who led police reforms after L.A. riots, dies at 80

Fisher helped implement the reforms that rebuilt the Los Angeles Police Department after the Rodney G. King scandal and the 1992 riots.




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Boris Yaro, Times photographer who took iconic image of mortally wounded RFK, dies

Yaro tutored the actor who played Animal, the rumpled photographer on "Lou Grant"




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Tracy Wood, reporter who helped The Times win a Pulitzer after L.A. riots, dies at 76

A wartime correspondent, a hardened investigative reporter and a nurturing editor later in life, Wood had a long career as a journalist.




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Henry C. Gonzalez, former South Gate mayor who survived a gunshot to the head, dies at 84

Henry Gonzalez was the first elected Latino official in South Gate and fought corruption in City Hall




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He built his 20-foot-wide house over a secret brook in the middle of L.A.

Brookside is an enclave in Mid-Wilshire that is named for the water that runs from the Hollywood Hills through the neighborhood and out to Ballona Creek.




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On a beautiful day, nothing beats the kid-friendly gardens at the Huntington: Four Hours

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




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The 7 things you have to spot in L.A. before you can really say you live here

On Netflix's "You," you can't say you're really from Los Angeles until you've seen the seven totems. It's a good start. But here's how to level up.




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Erskine: Are you ready for some football? In March? Meet the XFL's cheeky upstarts

There's sloppy play and misfires. At times, it's like you're watching a blooper reel. But L.A. Wildcats games are a Lambeau-leaping hoot. And a great value.




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WFH with a roommate or loved one? 5 ways to avoid killing each other

Many employees working remotely in the midst of the coronavirus crisis are competing with roommates for limited space, internet connection and attention.




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WFH got you stiff and sore? An ergo expert offers 8 tips to stay healthy

Work from home ergonomics tips for coronavirus quarantine.




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It's hot. Beaches are closed. Here's how to build one in your backyard

If you're bummed over coronavirus beach closures, build one in your own backyard as the season's first heat wave hits SoCal.




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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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Why China's wildlife ban is not enough to stop another virus outbreak

China's multibillion-dollar wildlife industry is driven by corporate interests and traditional Chinese medicine companies whose animal-based remedies are prescribed as treatment for the coronavirus.




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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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Ventilators for coronavirus patients are in short supply. How scientists might pivot

Several groups of researchers are testing different methods to divert critically ill COVID-19 patients from needing ventilators in the first place.




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Ground Zero: 10 on-the-ground photos in the fight against coronavirus in New York

Getty Images' John Moore documented emergency medical workers on the ground in New York in the first week of April as the coronavirus ravaged the state.




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Doctor treating COVID-19 patients gambles on clot-busting drug

Doctors caring for the sickest COVID-19 patients are trying new ways to attack the coronavirus. One theory is that they have blood clots in their lungs.




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What will 'back-to-normal' look like for California? Some businesses could restart before others

After the coronavirus pandemic cools down, how will California start getting back to normal? Slowly, methodically and in stages.




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How UV light may protect us from the coronavirus

Ultraviolet light may become an important tool for fighting the coronavirus by sterilizing masks and other high-touch items. We look at what UV light can and can't do.




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Three potential coronavirus vaccines moving ahead in tests

CanSino Biologics of China is in the second phase of testing a coronavirus vaccine candidate, and a U.S. shot by Moderna and the NIH isn't far behind.




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Searing photos show what it's like inside this San Diego hospital right now

Here's an inside look with doctors and nurses on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle.