av Following coronavirus closure, Mt. Baldy ski resort reopening in limited capacity By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:22:07 -0400 The plan to reopen the San Bernardino County ski destination in a limited capacity marks the latest effort to allow limited recreation amid the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
av California poppy bloom tempts visitors to break coronavirus stay-at-home order By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:02:45 -0400 A bloom of California poppies springs up in the Antelope Valley,enticing visitors stuck at home. But the live cam is your best bet, officials say. Full Article
av Having trouble getting a vacation refund? Try a credit card chargeback. Here's how By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:00:22 -0400 Your credit card company can help when goods and services are not received. Be careful though. Full Article
av Hawaii won't reopen anytime soon. Coronavirus stay-at-home order extended through May By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:47:07 -0400 The islands will keep stay-at-home rules in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Full Article
av After coronavirus: Your next hotel stay may look like this By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:00:19 -0400 In the pandemic aftermath, what will hotels do differently? Full Article
av After coronavirus: Your next road trip may look like this By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 11:00:11 -0400 When we venture out again, will we first turn to the all-American road trip? Will it be safe? Here's what effect the coronavirus will have. Full Article
av L.A. health officials to travelers: Your vacation is not essential By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Just because you're antsy, L.A. County officials say, that doesn't make your trip essential. Full Article
av Ex-NFL star Brett Favre to repay $1.1 million for no-show speeches: auditor By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:52:13 +0000 Former NFL star Brett Favre said Wednesday he would repay the state of Mississippi $1.1 million after a state auditor discovered the Mississippi Department of Human Services paid the ex-quarterback for speaking engagements that never happened. Full Article
av Gary Sanchez, Luis Severino and Dellin Betances among Dominican stars helping Pedro Martinez with coronavirus relief By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:58:06 +0000 Dominican Yankees and Mets stars are working with Pedro Martinez to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in their homeland. Full Article
av Jimmy Glenn, boxing cornerman and owner of ‘Jimmy’s Corner’ bar in Times Square, dies at 89 of coronavirus By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:09:58 +0000 Glenn, a former boxer and owner of popular Times Square bar Jimmy's Corner, died of coronavirus early Thursday morning at 89. Full Article
av Ex-NFL star Brett Favre to repay $1.1 million for no-show speeches: auditor By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:52:13 +0000 Former NFL star Brett Favre said Wednesday he would repay the state of Mississippi $1.1 million after a state auditor discovered the Mississippi Department of Human Services paid the ex-quarterback for speaking engagements that never happened. Full Article
av UFC fighter has coronavirus, won’t fight as scheduled Saturday By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:37:46 +0000 Ronaldo Souza tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of tomorrow's UFC 249. Full Article
av Baseball’s only coronavirus certainty is the destruction of the minor leagues By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:30:00 +0000 About all we do know is that there is almost certainly going to be no minor league baseball at all this year. Full Article
av Dave Checketts on his wild tenure running the ’90s Knicks By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:30:00 +0000 Time has been extremely kind to Checketts' Knicks tenure. Full Article
av NCAA tournament will be played without fans over coronavirus concerns By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:06:49 -0400 The NCAA has decided to hold the men's and women's basketball championships without fans because of concerns over the coronavirus. Full Article
av UCLA's gymnastics and women's basketball teams will have to adjust to home games without fans By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:02:48 -0400 The UCLA women's basketball and gymnastics teams will perform in an empty Pauley Pavilion after moves made by the school and the NCAA to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
av Pac-12 cancels all sports competitions 'until further notice' because of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 14:39:02 -0400 The Pac-12 men's basketball tournament, and all other conference sporting events, have been canceled amid the growing coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
av UCLA gymnastics coach excited about future after coronavirus disrupts season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:14:10 -0400 First-year UCLA gymnastics coach Chris Waller knew the Bruins would face challenges, but he's pleased with what the team accomplished. Full Article
av NCAA grants spring sports athletes extra year of eligibility because of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:48:19 -0400 The NCAA is giving spring sports athletes whose 2020 seasons were majorly disrupted by the coronavirus another year of eligibility. Full Article
av UCLA softball's NCAA title dreams dashed after season canceled due to the coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 16:11:38 -0400 The UCLA softball team was determined to repeat as NCAA champions before the coronavirus pandemic brought a premature end to the season. Full Article
av The coronavirus pandemic has robbed talented junior-filled UCLA baseball's season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:00:07 -0400 The early end to UCLA baseball's season brought a disappointing end to the careers of some of the team's most talented juniors. Full Article
av NCAA suspends acceptance of national letters of intent because of coronavirus outbreak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 17:12:02 -0400 The acceptance of national letters of intent for NCAA Division I and II sports has been suspended until at least April 15. Full Article
av UCLA's beach volleyball team was aiming for title until coronavirus ended season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 09:00:40 -0400 The UCLA beach volleyball team looked poised to contend for a third straight NCAA title when the season was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
av UCLA women's water polo wonders how season might have played out By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:00:16 -0400 The UCLA women's water polo team was No. 2 in the nation and chasing its first NCAA title since 2009 when the coronavirus outbreak occurred. Full Article
av UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero offers guidance to athletes in coronavirus limbo By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:23:13 -0400 UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero provided guidelines for athletes amid the coronavirus pandemic in a letter posted on the school's website. Full Article
av Pac-12 extends its coronavirus suspension of athletic activities By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:19:32 -0400 The Pac-12 announced on Monday it is extending its suspension of all athletic activities until May 31 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
av UCLA donors have given nearly $160,000 to help athletes train remotely By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:49:32 -0400 About 60 UCLA donors have contributed almost $160,000 for training equipment and subscriptions to fitness and mindfulness apps for athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
av UCLA coach Mick Cronin is confident coronavirus won't jeopardize next season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:38:44 -0400 UCLA coach Mick Cronin believes the Bruins will be playing basketball next fall, but he says the coronavirus could keep fans from attending games. Full Article
av Mazzy Star co-founder David Roback, leader of L.A.'s 'Paisley Underground,' dies at 61 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:50:42 -0500 David Roback, best known as the co-founder of influential L.A. alternative rock bands Mazzy Star and Rain Parade, has died at age 61. Full Article
av Playwright Terrence McNally, 81, dies of coronavirus-related complications By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:50:00 -0400 Terrence McNally, whose varied and prolific career as a playwright, musical librettist and screenwriter earned him five Tony Awards and an Emmy, died Tuesday. Full Article
av Leading lung expert John F. Murray dies of coronavirus-related complications at 92 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:45:50 -0400 Dr. Murray led the Pulmonary and Critical Care Division at UC San Francisco for 23 years and helped set up the study of lung disease as its own field. Full Article
av Cinematographer Allen Daviau among celebrities who have died from COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:21:05 -0400 "E.T." and "Empire of the Sun" cinematographer Allen Daviau, jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz and music producer Hal Willner have all died from COVID-19. Full Article
av David Schramm, veteran of the stage and TV's 'Wings,' dies at 73 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:03:53 -0400 Veteran Broadway actor, best known for playing Roy Biggins on "Wings," has died in New York at 73. Full Article
av Jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. dies at 85 from coronavirus complications By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 22:37:43 -0400 Ellis Marsalis, jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical family that includes famed musician sons Wynton and Branford, has died. He was 85. Full Article
av As coronavirus rages, a Vietnamese diva falls silent. But her legend lives on By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 09:00:52 -0400 Thai Thanh, who reigned over Vietnamese American popular music for nearly six decades, died in March. Her legions of fans have mourned from home. Full Article
av The 7 things you have to spot in L.A. before you can really say you live here By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:10:58 -0500 On Netflix's "You," you can't say you're really from Los Angeles until you've seen the seven totems. It's a good start. But here's how to level up. Full Article
av Add this to L.A.'s luxury car lairs; it's part Pantheon, part Batcave By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:45:38 -0500 The secret car lairs of L.A. are under the radar and plentiful. Check out one of the latest: a state-of-the-art garage near LAX that is part Pantheon, part Batcave. Cigars? They have that too. Full Article
av Vegan cuisine, rave gear and a pawn shop in West Covina: Four Hours By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 10:00:21 -0500 Tucked away in the San Gabriel Valley, West Covina offers a bit of an escape from the traffic-and-concrete of Los Angeles. While the big source of commercial business is at the Plaza West Covina, there several shops to explore off the beaten path. Full Article
av How to make compost and maybe save the world too By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:39:40 -0400 How to make compost and (help) save the world. Full Article
av Coronavirus: Do I have to work from home? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 16:19:11 -0400 A conundrum: Your boss says you're all supposed to work from home, but you really don't want to. Do you have to work from home? Full Article
av Bidet sales soar as toilet paper sells out amid coronavirus fears By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:30:59 -0400 As consumers panic-buy toilet paper in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, bidet sales spike. Full Article
av Why Goodwill is begging all of us: Stop leaving your stuff at our door! By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:46:06 -0400 Goodwill SoCal has closed its doors and appealed to Los Angeles residents to stop leaving discarded items at donation centers. It can create a health hazard. Full Article
av Garden Calendar: What you can still do during this coronavirus crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:38:06 -0400 Garden Calendar: Virtual edition! Yes, there is still plenty to see during this time of coronavirus. Full Article
av Expert tips on decluttering your home during the coronavirus pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:10:24 -0400 People are decluttering while hunkering down at home. An expert shares tips on how to get organized during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
av WFH with a roommate or loved one? 5 ways to avoid killing each other By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 10:00:19 -0400 Many employees working remotely in the midst of the coronavirus crisis are competing with roommates for limited space, internet connection and attention. Full Article
av Chris Erskine: We're all coping with quarantine differently. I have Stockholm syndrome By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 13:20:54 -0400 Doesn't really pay for me to be appealing to my captors. They are snarky, and increasingly restless. They pass the long evenings mixing up different flavors of White Claw just for kicks, the way Millennials will. Full Article
av Erskine: My daughter's wedding is on hold. Blame coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:00:08 -0400 My daughter would've been married this weekend. Like a lot of life events, it was postponed. But when it comes, what a day it will be. Full Article
av How to have Zoom parties that are actually fun By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:17:39 -0400 The age of social distancing is surprisingly social. Party ideas, pointers and more to make your next Zoom your best yet. Full Article
av Help save the bees: New app turns users into bee counters By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:00:07 -0400 Celebrate World Bee Day by participating in a global count of pollinators, including honeybees, with a free app available May 1. Full Article
av Want to save your citrus trees? Start a full-fledged insect war By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:57:53 -0400 You'll have to declare brutal warfare on the ants in your yard while embracing a tiny parasitoid wasp that eats its living prey from the inside out. Full Article