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‘A view to die for’: The macabre history of the Verdugo Hills Cemetery in Sunland-Tujunga

The cemetery atop a hill contains more than 100 years of Sunland-Tujunga history — and yes, killer views.

A panoramic view from the Verdugo Hills Cemetery in Sunland-Tujunga. Trees, house and rolling hills are in the background.

‘Amoeba monster,’ ‘elegant,’ ‘bunker,’ ‘futurist’: Angelenos react to the new LACMA building

LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries are open to members for previews this week ahead of the official opening (with art installed) next year.

A couple dozen people mill around and wait in line out side the new concrete and glass David Geffen Galleries building. Recessed lights shine down from the underside of the large, circular concrete roof that extends over the floor to ceiling glass windows that wrap around the building.

Your guide to safely enjoying fireworks in SoCal

All you need to know about how to enjoy the “rocket’s red glare” safely this Fourth of July.

A burst of fireworks in the foreground with the skyline of downtown L.A. behind.

We've got fireworks, drone shows and more: The LAist guide to celebrating the 4th of July

We also have some ... unconventional ways to celebrate, such as a 5K run in Anaheim and monster truck rallies.

Hundreds of fireworks in white and red light up the night sky.

Los Angeles is the ink I used to write this book

LAist correspondent Adolfo Guzman-Lopez captures the region in poetry and prose in his first collection of writings.

A medium skinned man with a grey goatee, wearing glasses and a blue shirt, is standing on a bridge overseeing a cityscape. He's holding an open book as if about to read from it.

Discover the delicate nature of Northeast LA's Elephant Hill

A guided nature hike on Saturday seeks to connect Angelenos to these 110 acres of open space in El Sereno.

The photo captures a picturesque residential area nestled at the base of lush green hills. In the foreground, you can see houses and streets, while the background features rolling hills covered in grass and dotted with trees. Winding dirt paths meander through the hills, adding a sense of depth and exploration. The sky is clear and blue, suggesting a bright, sunny day. Tall trees on the right side of the image frame the scene beautifully.

In praise of jasmine, the quintessential LA scent

As we say goodbye to it’s oh-so-short season, we celebrate that special time when the city becomes drenched in its perfume.

The entire image is filled with green leaves and white and yellow flowers

100 ‘elephants’ migrate into Beverly Hills with a message of coexistence

An art exhibition celebrating interspecies peace will open July 1 at Beverly Gardens Park. And if you have a lot of space and a lot of cash, you can take one home.

Elephant sculptures are arranged on a lawn, with a palm tree behind them, under blue skies.

There are now two Trader Joe’s right across from one another in Sherman Oaks

A brand new Trader Joe’s opened right across the street from one that has been around for more than 50 years. Overkill or the more-the-merrier?

A picture of the front of the new Trader Joe's on Riverside Drive in Sherman Oaks.

We went looking for a Japanese cola named 'Los Angeles' — and found a story about home

A rabbit hole journey into why not one, but two colas from Japan, pay homage to our great city. We don’t have the definitive answer, but we do have a great story to tell.

LA Opera is having a once-in-a-decade costume sale

North America's fourth largest opera company is opening up its closet for a huge costume sale this Saturday.

The photo depicts a group of people dressed in period costumes, likely from the 18th or 19th century. At the center is a woman in an elaborate red dress adorned with intricate patterns and a feathered hat, holding a basket of red flowers. Around her are several men in various outfits—one in military attire and others in work clothes and hats. The setting appears to be indoors, with large windows featuring yellowish panes in the background, suggesting it might be part of a theatrical performance or a historical reenactment.

Planning to visit the Getty Villa when it reopens? Here’s a look at what to expect

The museum spent months on recovery work deep cleaning the campus and is ready to welcome back visitors.

A fountain with clouded water has a statue figure in the center. The green shrubs around the fountain are discolored with a building in the distance with columns.

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