Jessica P. Ogilvie

We answered 3,000 reader questions in 2021, you’ll have to start separating food waste soon, and there’s never a bad time for dumplings.

Valentina Orellana-Peralta was killed while trying on clothes in a Burlington store, the owner of the beloved ponies is under scrutiny, and you needn’t suffer on Jan. 1.

The number of unsolved killings in Pasadena belie the city’s reputation for safety, LAX has canceled flights due to bad weather and COVID-related staffing shortages, and the L.A. Arboretum offers an after-dark lightscape.

LAX has not been immune to COVID-related staffing shortages and other issues that have plagued airports nationwide this holiday season.

USC will mandate boosters and hold the first week of classes online, rain will keep coming intermittently this week, and we have some advice for New Year’s good luck.

The announcement was made Sunday.

The announcement was made Friday.

Wet weather will last through Christmas day and into next week.

L.A. County's COVID-19 cases continue to climb, with health officials reporting nearly 10,000 new infections on Friday.

L.A. is confronting another COVID holiday season, the OC is warned of flash floods, and a Griffith Park hike could impart the wisdom we all need.

COVID numbers are still high in L.A., Airbnb is adjusting its rules in preparation for New Year’s, and some say the gutting of the Pig N’ Whistle is a betrayal.

California recommends getting tested for COVID-19 before your holiday get-togethers, cannabis lounges are about to descend on some parts of L.A., and soothe yourself with some goats this week.