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Minecraft Players Are Replicating Earth. See Their LA Creations, Including Griffith Observatory

It's part of a project to replicate the entire world.

A pixelated white building with black half dome tops.

LeBron James Becomes First NBA Player To Score 40,000 Points

Basketball star LeBron James became the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career regular-season points on Saturday.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks toward fans after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Los Angeles.

After The Rain Come The Wildflowers! Here’s Where We Stand On This Year’s Blooms

After the recent atmospheric rivers, it's time to check in on two popular wildflower spots to get the skinny on this year's post-storm bloom.

Bright orange poppy flowers bloom in the foreground as people walk in the background against a blue sky and power lines.

The Ability To Check Out A Free State Park Pass At Your Local Library Could Soon End

Nearly 10,000 people have checked out the pass from the Los Angeles County Library system alone.

Tall trees and dense foliage on both sides of a trail

Don't Miss Your Chance: Death Valley Is Open For Kayaking For Another Week. So BYOK ... Plus Other Tips

Death Valley's Lake Manly has resurfaced after the atmospheric river brought nearly a year's worth of rainfall to Badwater Basin.

The front of the kayak in a peaceful lake

Getting Hitched? You Got A Few Hours Left To Make It Official On 2-24-24

The Orange County Clerk-Recorder is adding special hours today to issue marriage licenses, because 2-24-24 is a pretty irresistible date.

How To Rent A Ukulele From The L.A. Public Library (And Other Things That Aren't Books, Too)

The local library branches don’t just deal in books these days.

A hand is holding up a black case that says "Ohana Ukuleles" in white font on the front. A large orange laminated tag can be seen on the side, and a tan and brown building is in the background. The building has the text "Cypress Park Branch Los Angeles Public Library" above the entry.

Super Bowl 2024: How To Watch The Chiefs V. 49ers

The Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas for Super Bowl 58 today, Feb. 11. Here's what you need to know going into the big game.

Super Bowl LVIII signage is seen outside of Allegiant Stadium on in Las Vegas on Feb. 7.

Kobe Bryant Statue To Be Unveiled Thursday At Crypto.com Arena

The unveiling of the statue will the prelude to the Lakers donning their "Black Mamba" uniforms against the Denver Nuggets.

Three SoCal National Parks You Might Not Know Much About That You Must Visit

Pack your bags and get ready for some premium nature.

A man carrying a backpack and wearing a brown wide-brimmed hat with a gray button-up shirt and navy green pants smiles as he walks forward. Behind him a man and woman follow him as they all walk on a gravel path.

The Final Lift For Space Shuttle Endeavour’s 'Go For Stack' Mission

A first look at the world’s only authentic space shuttle stack standing in Exposition Park, ahead of the upcoming Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.

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A space shuttle structure towers over the partially-constructed concrete walls and scaffolding that surround it. The structure is displayed vertically towards the pitch black night sky.

Creating Community For Black And Brown Queer Folks In LA — At Home And On The Dance Floor

Matthew Brinkley, a psychotherapist, creates space for his Black, LGBTQ communities.

A group of people of various shades of brown pose for a photo at a party.

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