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12 one-of-a-kind gifts, handcrafted by LA and SoCal artisans

These gift support the creativity, craftsmanship and ambition of local artists — and their small businesses and studios.

A person's hands spin a clay pot on a backrgound of fuschia and purple with stars and presents

Hey, Yankees fans: Here's your quick guide to Dodger Stadium. Cos we classy like that

How to beat traffic and make sense of those gondola billboards. We got you, out-of-towners.

A view of Dodgers Stadium from the uppermost decks in the stands, allowing us to see the entire field, including the start of the hills in the distance.

It's rice harvest time at the restored Shōya House at the Huntington Library

The inaugural ritual marks one year since the rebuilt ancient Japanese compound was unveiled at the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

Rice and other crops and plants growing in front of an ancient Japanese house.

Huge Inspiration space shuttle mock-up will be making a move through Downey streets

The full-scale space shuttle will be driven slowly down three city blocks this week in separate pieces.

A faded photograph of a large space shuttle model in an indoor-outdoor space. The large mock-up is covered by a container, but sunlight can be seen beaming through the back.

How Dodger fans reacted to beating the Padres: 'I wasn't worried about this'

Dodgers faithful gather at a local SGV bar to watch the Boys in Blue whoop it.

A white male wearing a blue Dodgers shirt and a Latino man wearing a gray Dodgers shirt raise their arms in excitement.

How to honor your beloved pets that have crossed the 'Rainbow Bridge' at the LA Zoo's ofrenda

The altar is an opportunity to mourn and celebrate dogs, cats, and other cherished companions for Día de los Muertos.

Three colorful altars are set up in an outside space with fake green grass lining the ground. Each altar is covered in photos, marigold flowers, and other meaningful items. A black and white dog statue, with its fake fur designed to look like a skeleton, is sitting on a raised platform near the middle.

PSA: The 'Halloween' hedge in South Pasadena is under maintenance

You can still take a picture — but it's probably best if you plant both feet squarely on the sidewalk.

A tall green hedge separating two houses

This man may be the Dodgers' luckiest fan — and most generous

At a recent Dodgers game, Michael Faretta of Santa Clarita caught three balls and gave them all away to kids — including my kids.

A twenty-something couple, the man wearing a Dodgers hat and jersey, the woman wearing a RVCA cap, pose in front of bleachers at Dodgers Stadium.

Long Beach Marathon will start early due to high heat

This year's marathon and other races will start half an hour earlier than scheduled.

Marathon runners are shown leaving the starting line at sunrise. To the right are empty bleachers and a row of photographers. The sun can be seen just rising behind the bleachers, barely over the horizon. It casts a yellow glow over the event.

If you haven't noticed, Bob Baker Marionette Theater is 'in LA to stay'

After moving to its new home on York Blvd. in Highland Park, Bob Baker Marionette Theater is unveiling a restored marquee.

A neon theater marquee that say "IN LA TO STAY!"

At Little Tokyo's Far Bar, every Ohtani home run is cause for celebration

Far Bar owner Don Tahara devised Free Shohei Sake Shots to celebrate the Japanese slugger's unrivaled accomplishments, while bringing attention to his own business.

Don Tahara, owner of Far Bar, sits at one of Far Bar's tables and does work. A blue Dodgers banner is draped directly above him.

'Leaf peeping' isn’t just an East Coast thing. Here’s where to spot fall colors

California’s vibrant fall colors are already getting started, so start planning your trips now.

A flat landscape filled with trees and a mountain in the background. The fall foliage ranges from bright yellow to a burnt orange. Some trees are mostly green and only starting to turn yellow.

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