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Shhhh! This SoCal spot is the best-kept secret for magical winter sunset photos

Here are some insider tips for getting the best sunset photo in all of Southern California, IMHO.

A man and woman backlit against a brilliant sunset at the ocean.

LA's Minaret Records brings its cult jazz shows to venues across the city this week

Minaret Records, an L.A.-based jazz label founded in 2019, will bring a series of intimate shows to venues across central and northeast L.A.

A flyer with abstract shapes and patterns colored with muted tones of pink, green, yellow and blue. It's advertising a jazz concert happening Friday, December 20.

A tiny IKEA has opened in Arcadia. Here’s what you can find

It's the latest “small-format” concept store by the Swedish furniture giant to open in the country.

Shoppers walk by an IKEA storefront that has yellow, blue and wood colors near the front.

The Geminids meteor shower peaks this week. Here's what to expect

The Geminids are one of the best and most visible annual meteor showers, when at least 120 meteors can usually be seen per hour. But 2024 will be different, thanks to the year's final full moon.

A guide to 2024 holiday markets on the Eastside

From monthly community mercados to local pop-ups, we’ve got some ideas on how to shop local.

A female presenting person with medium skin tone looks at a metal basket filled with fabric next to other items on a table. In the background are people walking or looking at other tables of vendors.

Want to do good while buying presents? Here are 6 gifts that give back

These organizations offer great gifts that also help someone else.

A gold background has stars and presents

LA Public Library to celebrate the life and legacy of LA’s first Black librarian, Miriam Matthews

Miriam Matthews was the city’s first Black librarian, as well as a tireless advocate for the arts and against censorship. On Wednesday, Dec. 11, LAPL’s Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch will honor its namesake.

At left, a woman with dark-tone skin has styled hair and a long pearl necklace in a black and white photo, it's signed "sincerely, Miriam." At right, The exterior of a library with modern design. The words "Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Los Angeles Public Library" are visible, along with a colorful mural and an entryway with glass doors.

There's a damaged castle out in Death Valley with a wild history. It's now open for tour

Nicknamed "Scotty's Castle," the property has an origin story built on the improbable friendship between a conman and a transplant millionaire who was his mark.

A group of people standing in front of a mansion in the desert.

Love the Rose Bowl? Some big changes are in the works for the historic stadium

The 102-year-old Pasadena stadium is due for some upgrades. Here's how some of them could impact your experience.

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An overview shot of The Rose Bowl in the evening with the neon Rose Bowl sign lit up and the mountains in the background

Street Symphony’s festival hopes to bring joy and music to Skid Row – and they need volunteers

The RE/Sound Festival, now in its second year, features a multi-genre lineup, and about 100 volunteers are needed for support and outreach.

Let's do good: Toy drives, volunteering opportunities and more in LA this holiday season

As we enter the last month of 2024, here's a list of events — from toy drives to fundraisers to volunteering opportunities — to give back to our communities.

Where to catch holiday light displays in Southern California

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without twinkling light displays.

A home is decorated with white and red lights for the holidays. Two trees in front of the homes are also decorated with lights as are the bushes on the sidewalk.

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