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Museum of Jurassic Technology reopens after escaping destruction in fire

The beloved collection of strange and surreal exhibits re-opened after a month of renovations.

a group of Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) firefighters in full gear—helmets, oxygen tanks, and protective clothing—standing in front of The Museum of Jurassic Technology

When a convalescing dog needed help to pee, his human got the neighborhood involved

Sully the 8-year-old beagle mix is doing fine except for one small problem: He can't use the bathroom without the scent of other dogs.

A man with gray hair is holding a dog with a cone around its head in his arms.

For Korean Americans in LA, Son Heung-min is more than a soccer star

The 33-year-old soccer superstar is coming to LAFC — and Koreatown is hyped. He's the biggest global star to join MLS since Lionel Messi went to Inter Miami in 2023

Dozens of supporters of South Korean football player Son Heung-min wait for his arrival at LAX where there's a mural called "Welcome to Los Angeles."

Local jazz legend Bobby Bradford performs his tribute to Jackie Robinson

Despite losing his Altadena home and instruments, the 91-year-old is playing as part of the Hammer Museum’s JazzPop series.

Male presenting person with eyeglasses and a cap holds a cornet.

After volunteers answer call for help, the Burbank TARDIS gets much needed makeover

The replica booth inspired by Doctor Who had been carefully crafted by a renowned roboticist.

A navy blue police box is displayed next to a mechanical robot in front of a galaxy mural wall.

The biggest K-Pop celebration in the country is back in LA

It's all about the fandom at KCON LA.

A lively indoor event with a large crowd gathered in front of a stage. The main screen on stage reads "Let's KCON" and "KCON LA 2024." Two large side screens display the audience. The stage is brightly lit and surrounded by banners featuring "SHEIN" and "MEET & GREET," suggesting a sponsored fan interaction or promotional segment.

This Hollywood composer is bringing people on the autism spectrum together through bluegrass

Spectrum Bluegrass is a new group dedicated to connecting neurodiverse people through guitars, banjos and mandolins.

Musicians play guitar, bass, mandolin and banjo on stage at L.A.'s Greek Theater.

The famously large corpse flower is in bloom at the Huntington. Beware the stench of rotting flesh

The rare plant blooms every four to six years and emits a foul smell in the process.

In a square planter sits a large green plant labeled "Green Boy." The outside of the plant is bright green; the inside maroon. . At the center a yellow pillar sticks out.

A gallery opens inside the Sears tower after years of stalled plans — and not everyone is celebrating

The Eastside landmark is home to a new gallery. While some welcome it, others fear it’s part of a familiar pattern of gentrification

Pedestrians cross a street in front of a historic Sears building in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Yes, we have tarantulas in SoCal. And they’re on the march right now

Don’t fret, though — L.A.'s tarantulas are mostly harmless to humans and are only looking for love.

A black and dark brown fuzzy tarantula rests among some dirt and dried grass.

How quinceañera dress sellers are trying to stay in business amid ICE sweeps

One business district is a shadow of its former self since federal immigration raids started in Southern California in June. Some are turning to TikTok and deliveries.

Wide dresses on mannequins inside a store.

Don't wait for the Perseids in August — look for meteors this week

A bright moon will make it hard to see the Perseid meteor shower in mid-August, but one night this week offers a decent chance of seeing some shooting stars.

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