Weekly Sections
This section reflects a broader definition of health, from Southern California's world-class medical research institutions to L.A.'s role as a trendsetter in wellness. News briefs, features and enhanced coverage of behavioral health, nutrition, supplements and personal fitness.
Regular Features
| • | Bodywork – A twice-monthly column exploring the latest news and trends in the fitness culture in Southern California. |
| • | Fitness Bound – A twice-monthly report on various sports and fitness activities, offering first-hand information on how to do them and what kind of workout they provide. |
| • | Gear – What’s new in fitness and workout clothing, equipment and related gear. |
| • | Getting Better - A recurring feature chronicling one person's solution to a particular health problem. |
| • | Good Form – A weekly tutorial on to do a specific stretch or exercise. |
| • | Healthy Man - A monthly column about men's health and wellness issues. |
| • | Health Matters - A monthly column about how health policy affects all our lives. |
| • | In the Lab - A weekly briefing on promising research or medical studies. |
Outdoors (Tuesday)
Outdoors is the definitive source of journalism about nature, outdoor recreation and the environment for Southern California and the West. It offers a mix of stories, essays and service information representing the wide range of topics of interest to the diverse community of outdoors enthusiasts.
Regular Features
| • | Wild West – Christopher Reynolds writes weekly about his outdoor experiences in the American West. |
| • | The Outdoors Digest – General outdoor news and information: |
| • | Semi-Secret – Periodic profiles of outdoor discoveries. |
| • | Outdoors Institute – Julie Sheer's how-to column offers an up-close look at local adventures. |
| • | Outdoors Almanac – Recreational and educational activities. The latest Southland fishing and sky reports. Outdoor recreation area closures. |
Food (Wednesday)
There is no place in the country with a food and wine scene as exciting as the one in California. Features on home cooking, entertainment, wine and restaurants.
Regular Features
| • | The California Cook – Russ Parsons takes a creative, easygoing approach to seasonal cooking, with original recipes that complement the way we live, eat and entertain. |
| • | Matters of Taste – Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Shaw casts a discerning eye on the world of wine and food. |
| • | The Review – Weekly restaurant reviews by S. Irene Virbila. |
| • | Expanded Restaurant Coverage – Southern California restaurant news, S. Irene Virbila's four-star reviews and Counter Intelligence's visits beyond the mainstream. |
Highway One (Wednesday)
High-performance auto coverage includes reviews of the newest car models, latest automotive industry news and advice on keeping cars running at their best.
Regular Features
| • | First Drive – Reviews of the top new cars and trucks |
| • | Your Wheels – Information you need to know if you own a car in Southern California. |
| • | Events Calendar – Car shows and other automotive happenings in and around Southern California. |
Home (Thursday)
Capture the full and diverse experience of home life in Southern California, from its rich history of architectural and garden styles to the latest trend-setting home designs.
Regular Features
| • | Inner Life – Architecture and design. Beautiful, dramatic photography of interesting people in interesting spaces. |
| • | Greening – Peek into private gardens that reflect the lush abundance of flora and Southern California landscaping designs. |
| • | Electrons – Reviews of the newest high-tech gizmos, personally tested by The Times staff. |
| • | Wanted – The Times' picks of great new products on the market for both indoor and outdoor living, and where to find them. |
| • | Personal Assistant – Service-oriented features on a variety of subjects, from how to polish antiques to caring for your pets. |
| • | Between Us – How we live and relate to family, friends, neighbors and housekeepers at home. |
Calendar Weekend (Thursday)
Whether it's cool jazz, hot rock, an exotic drink or an after-hours club, an urban adventure or one in your own backyard, this magazine-size weekly guide to going out includes exciting new features and more listings on the best, the newest and the most surprising.
Regular Features
| • | 8 Days – An expanded list of concerts, nightlife, clubs, theater, galleries, movies, museums and more. |
| • | The Arts – Features on movies, pop music, dance, performance art, the gallery scene, art exhibitions, museum offerings and "Buzz Bands," a column on the local band scene. |
| • | The Alternatives – Stories on places, culture and lifestyle: - "Buzz Books," a feature on readings by bestselling authors - "Crash Course," a quick look at interesting and unusual classes around town - "Road Trip," a how-to guide to one-day urban adventures - "15 Minutes with...," a conversation with the people who make the city work, from the valet at the Beverly Hills Hotel to the ticket-taker at the Mann Chinese Theatre. |
| • | Going Out – These features capture the entertainment/dining scene around town: - "Single in the City," a column on the single life - "Buzz Clubs," the club-goer and DJ scene - "Critics Notebook," new dining options - "A Night at...," the hip, hot night spots around town |
| • | Staying In – This section covers the latest DVD and video releases, as well as the home entertainment/lifestyle scene, from how to throw an anti-Super Bowl party to the newest Internet trends to the best chair for all those armchair quarterbacks. |
| • | With the Kids – Features on places and events geared to families with children and explores both entertainment and lifestyle options, from the symphony for kids to how to start a rock collection. |
| • | Final Shot – A destination page: - "Will Call," a rundown of which pop, theater and music tickets are going on sale - "My Favorite Weekend" |
| • | Comics Plus – This pullout section features the daily black-and-white comic strips, Dear Abby and crossword puzzle. |