Richard Montañez has been telling the story of how he came up with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos for over a decade. He has a book and a movie coming out about it. Here are the people who say it’s not true.
Phenakite is an ambitious fine-dining project with the most heartfelt cooking in Los Angeles.
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The success or failure of the district attorney, who was elected on a promise of rebalancing the scales of justice in L.A., revolves around one incendiary question: Who is the victim?
Developers want to build 468 housing units in Lincoln Heights next to a former laundry site where toxic chemicals were used.
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is defending the decision to ease mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people.
The 1,325-acre fire is threatening homes in Topanga Canyon, but fire officials are hoping cooler, moist conditions can help in their efforts to contain the blaze
How Ethan Nordean went from his family’s Puget Sound restaurant to the front of the riot.
It is the deadliest single attack since heavy fighting broke out between Israel and Hamas rulers nearly a week ago.
Biden never concealed his big-government goals; they were all in plain sight in his platform.
Throughout the crisis, NBCUniversal seemed out of step with industry activists.
Celestina Bishop is trying to save the cemetery that is her strongest connection to the family she never knew.
With his carefully crafted social media presence and populist politics, Nayib Bukele has become one of the most popular politicians on Earth. Now just one question remains: What does he want?
The team behind ‘Run the World,’ premiering Sunday on Starz, explains why they’re embracing comparisons with the iconic HBO series.
Timeline of a comeback: historic cancellation of an entire season, painful layoffs, transformation into a recording studio, a whirlwind race to reopen.
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These 50-plus hikes capture all that LA and Southern California has to offer. Use our filters to find the best type of hike by difficulty levels, length and type of view.
Tax deadline
You might not need to fork over any money to file your taxes online. Here are websites that let you file for free as the May 17 IRS filing date nears.
Confused about filing taxes this year? You’re not alone. Here’s a guide to get you started.
How our national pastime saved an American hostage in Iran.
Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
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Only 36% of Americans are fully vaccinated. Did federal officials move too quickly in announcing that vaccinated people can ditch their masks?
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Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Costco are among the first businesses to drop the mask requirement following updated CDC guidelines.
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The death of Pop Smoke stunned the music world last year. Now, new details of the slaying and how detectives tracked his alleged killers have come to light.
Have you noticed? Every weekend, caravans of lowriders and custom cars are cruising and hopping in a resurgent ritual. Van Nuys Boulevard is one of the city’s oldest sites of this resilient SoCal obsession.
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Former Lakers player and general manager Jerry West sat down with L.A. Times sports writer Broderick Turner to talk about Bryant’s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and what Bryant meant to him.
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Voters may have thought they were expanding civilian oversight, but the mayor and the council surely knew Charter Amendment C would soften discipline.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes a universal prekindergarten year for California 4-year-olds. It could boost students academically — or not. Attention to certain questions is key.
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Kyle Palmieri’s goal into overtime lifted the New York Islanders to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their first-round series.
The bleacher was packed with ultra-Orthodox worshippers and collapsed during prayers at the beginning of a major Jewish holiday.
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Marjorie Leach, 101, is one of those men and women who are at least 100 years old and have survived COVID-19.
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La repercusión de la pandemia en el negocio del cine se reflejó en los débiles índices de audiencia de la noche más importante de Hollywood.
How a Tyler Perry joke led to Chris Rock becoming executive producer and star of ‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw.’
Finally back performing in front of a live crowd, dance-music star Zhu reflects on his year in lockdown and the violence against the AAPI community.
A news article that pointed out actors’ pandemic weight gain spurred a conversation about sizeism throughout the musical theater scene.
Netflix is developing a spinoff of its hit period drama, ‘Bridgerton,’ centering on characters Queen Charlotte, Violet Bridgerton and Lady Danbury.
Kobe Bryant was posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday night, with widow Vanessa giving the acceptance speech.
The Dodgers agreed to a contract with Albert Pujols for the rest of the season and then beat Miami 7-0, but Corey Seager is headed to the injured list after he was hit in the hand by a pitch.
When diving deep into statistical analytics, Albert Pujols should have been having more success with the Angels. Will the Dodgers have more luck with him?
Kyle Palmieri’s goal into overtime lifted the New York Islanders to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their first-round series.
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With supreme confidence and politically incorrect bluster, businessman Dan Pena made a fortune. He prods and pokes his students to do the same.
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How people with disabilities, often overlooked in the food community, are improving accessibility in the world of cooking and recipes
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Police in India are investigating the recovery of bodies buried in shallow sand graves or washing up on the Ganges River banks.
The immunologist who leads the COVID-19 response in the U.S. says ‘the undeniable effects of racism’ have led to unacceptable health disparities.
Republicans have rolled back access to the ballot. Meanwhile, Democrats in certain states have been quietly moving to expand voting rights.
Officials in a Minneapolis suburb where a police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop have approved a proposal to change policing.
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This week, Jenn takes us to try the cauliflower shawarma at Mayfield restaurant in San Juan Capistrano.
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One man’s opinion on the best (and worst) jarred pasta sauces in stores.
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The state Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would permanently OK the sale of to-go cocktails in California.
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Cherries in pies, scones, tarts and cakes — the best way to eat them is warmed through in these early-summer treats.
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Some quick reflections on the Preakness and Rombauer’s victory.
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Solace’s founder, Natalia Mantini, wants to uplift the mental health and wellness of marginalized communities.
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With shops across the city reopening for dine-in service, L.A. customers are craving more than just a jolt of caffeine.
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Canyoneering involves moving up and down steep slot canyons, using climbing, crawling and rappelling. And, in my case, praying, cursing and regretting my decision to leave L.A.
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These hikes showcase Southern California’s best ocean views, from Huntington Beach to Malibu
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Spring, late fall and winter are the ideal times to visit nearby deserts
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So you’re ready to go plant shopping in person. Here are some tips on being the kind of customer that everyone wants to see coming through the doors.
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L.A.'s search for new solutions to a growing homelessness crisis is running up against residents’ love of their beaches and park spaces.
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Gym owners who gritted through COVID-19 limits find that landlords see wellness as a hot ticket. Will exercisers want to share air with the runner on the next treadmill?
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Shake Shack opened at Dodger Stadium this week. Here’s why the L.A. staple In-N-Out isn’t available at Dodger games.
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The Hollywood Bowl buzzed back to life Saturday with joy, optimism and a tinge of nervousness at a reopening concert celebrating frontline workers.
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Many Indian Americans in California are straddling two worlds: an improving COVID outlook in the U.S. and a heartbreaking crisis in India.
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People have unwittingly had their online posts or pictures exploited to spread misinformation about COVID-19 in recent months.
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Supervisor Kathryn Barger wants L.A. County to align with relaxed federal mask regulations as COVID-19 conditions continue to improve.
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The most visionary and effective approaches to global engagement add domestic issues to foreign affairs.
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The Republican now leading the Arizona county elections department targeted by a GOP ‘audit’ of the 2020 election results is slamming former President Trump and others in his party for their continued falsehoods about how the election was run.
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County officials who run elections could face a slate of new punishments as part of a nationwide Republican campaign to restrict access to the ballot.
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Hundreds of teenagers and adults helped change the world nearly 60 years ago by marching for civil rights in Birmingham, Ala.
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In Southern California, land is valuable. A patch of dirt in Brentwood sold for $10.75 million, and a 3,600-acre spread in Ojai listed for $100 million.
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Fiverr, an app that once urged sellers to charge just $5 for freelance work ranging from copywriting to legal services, is increasingly bringing its freelancers high income.
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Antonio García Martínez’s allegation that Apple knew of his 2016 book in which he called Silicon Valley women “soft and weak,” among other assertions that sparked employee protests, raised questions about his recent hiring process.
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The CDC says vaccinated people no longer have to wear masks indoors. California says they do, and businesses are now forced to deal with the ambiguity.
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Paul Pierce, Chris Bosh, Chris Webber among those selected for 2021 class for Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Kobe Bryant should have been there at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction Saturday. His absence is a painful reminder of our loss.
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Vanessa Bryant talks about the life of Kobe Bryant and what he meant to his daughters and family during his Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony.
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The Lakers have LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Dennis Schroder back in the lineup during a 122-115 victory at Indiana.
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Here are five ways to discover Alaska this summer, but don’t dawdle.
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Find a flick with our weekly guide to classic movies, cult favorites, film festivals, etc., playing now or coming soon to a theater, drive-in, pop-up or rooftop near you.
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How to master slot canyons, plus COVID-19 on Mt. Everest
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Skirball Cultural Center reopens with Ai Weiwei portraits of political dissidents, and the L.A. Phil streams its return to the Hollywood Bowl.
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Adding an extra adult to the mix feels like I am disturbing all the perfectly balanced, precariously spinning plates of my life. Maybe having a boyfriend and a kid is just not possible after all.
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We asked readers for their secrets to a happy marriage — and avoiding becoming a divorce statistic. Here are some of our favorite replies.
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Books and movies revolve around the stereotype of the meddling mother-in-law. But I couldn’t have dreamed up a mother-in-law like Diana.
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We met in the middle of the pandemic. In a time with not much to look forward to, she simply brought a lot of joy into my life. But the clock was counting down, and time was running out.
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The nation’s largest higher education systems will get a major funding boost under the proposed state budget announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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The guidance allows camps to operate if all participants are fully vaccinated and outlines steps to protect those who are not fully vaccinated.
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The University of California is weighing a limited tuition increase for fall 2022, saying it will help raise more financial aid and stabilize campuses, but student leaders are adamantly opposed.
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Gov. Newsom’s budget is flush with money he has to spend on education. He sets sights on transitional kindergarten for all.
On May 19 at 6 p.m., Ada Tseng, assistant editor of the L.A. Times utility team, and reporter Agnes Constante will speak with mental health experts and community organizers about Asian American gender-based violence.
The CDC changes announced Thursday don’t immediately alter mask rules in California, but they have raised some questions.
In a momentous turn in the fight against COVID-19, federal officials are significantly easing mask guidelines as the threat of the pandemic rapidly fades.
Starting this year, grandparents get extra incentive: their 529 plans are ignored by federal financial aid formulas.