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He broke up with me by text. But I wish he had just ghosted me
Ghosting gets a worse rep than it deserves, in my opinion. As both a former ghoster and a ghostee, I find it way more merciful than a text with stupid excuses.
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Tomatomania starts earlier than ever, with sales kicking off this weekend
This is the earliest Tomatomania has started in its 30-year-plus history, with 11 sales events scheduled between Santa Barbara and San Diego counties.
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The ultimate guide to hanging out virtually with your friends
Just because you're staying home doesn't mean you have to be lonely. How to set up video chats for a dinner party, game night, karaoke session and more.
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WFH with a roommate or loved one? 5 ways to avoid killing each other
Many employees working remotely in the midst of the coronavirus crisis are competing with roommates for limited space, internet connection and attention.
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Chris Erskine: We're all coping with quarantine differently. I have Stockholm syndrome
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.
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Trump administration is battling coronavirus without a war room
Coronavirus continues to spread, but the Trump administration disbanded the team that could have helped.
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With ventilators in short supply, here are some alternatives
With mechanical ventilators in short supply, doctors are scrambling to find alternatives for patients fighting the coronavirus. Here are some of their options.
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Race for vaccine intensifies as coronavirus hits Asia with a second wave of outbreaks
As researchers race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, the potential for the coronavirus to perpetually rebound has ramped up the urgency in finding a worldwide cure.
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Everyone infected with the coronavirus is a silent spreader for at least a while
A study of COVID-19 patients and the people they likely infected suggests the coronavirus can spread for more than two days before symptoms appear.
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Tobacco, vaping industries seize opportunities in coronavirus with freebies, donations
The tobacco industry sees the sales potential in the pandemic, offers up freebie protective gear, doorstep deliveries, festive discounts.
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California becomes first state to recommend coronavirus tests for some without symptoms
California is now giving coronavirus testing priority to asymptomatic people in high-risk settings such as nursing homes and prisons.
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With humans shut in by the coronavirus, nature sees an opportunity
As people across the globe stay home to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, Earth is becoming cleaner and more wild.
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Amazon is primed to change the fashion industry with 'Making the Cut'
Amazon is launching its first global series that combines unscripted programming with its retail store.
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Review: Balmain banks on bourgeois with a twist for fall
Olivier Rousteing references his Bordelaise upbringing with equestrian motifs, luxe leather and a cadre of capes.
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Review: Thom Browne goes coed and animal crazy with fall and winter '20 collection
Featuring 33 pairs of animals and one scene-stealing giraffe, the fall and winter 2020 show marked Thom Browne's first-ever coed runway presentation.
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Givenchy splits with Meghan Markle wedding dress designer
The designer of Meghan Markle's wedding dress and first woman to helm the house exits after a three-year run.
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Go natural, try a new style or panic? How black women in the coronavirus era deal with their hair
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Enough with the WFH sweatpants. Dress like the adult you're getting paid to be
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How will students take AP tests with schools closed? At home, College Board proposes
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the College Board is proposing that AP tests could become take-home exams and has canceled the May 2 SAT test.
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'This will be their 9/11': How to help kids cope with coronavirus stay-at-home orders
As shelter-in-place orders and long-term quarantine measures reach California, experts tell us what the impact will be on kids, and how to help them.
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Coronavirus closures at L.A. Unified extend to May 1; district deal with Verizon will offer free internet
L.A. Unified campuses will be closed until at least May 1 due to the coronavirus outbreak, as school employees press forward with plans to distribute computers, provide free internet for students who need it, train families and teachers in distance learning and distribute more food.
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USC, school districts getting 'Zoom-bombed' with racist taunts, porn as they transition to online meetings
USC officials said they learned Tuesday that some online Zoom classes had been "disrupted by people who used racist and vile language."
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A's for all? Pass/fail? Colleges grapple with grading fairness during coronavirus
Colleges are grappling with competing student demands to change grading during the coronavirus outbreak. Some want pass/fail for all to ensure equity while others want letter grades to boost GPAs.
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With all the distractions at home, low-income students need headphones to study
Hand sanitizer is not the only coronavirus necessity. Students stuck at home in close and noisy quarters could use headphones to keep out distractions and allow them to focus on their studies.
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El Camino Real wins state Academic Decathlon, with altered format due to coronavirus
El Camino Real Charter High School has won this year's state Academic Decathlon, narrowly edging out its perennial rival, Granada Hills Charter High School.
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Opinion: Trump actually wants Michigan's governor to 'make a deal' with armed protesters
Since when is it a good idea for the president of the United States to encourage political leaders to cave in to demands by armed protesters?
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Op-Ed: Before the pandemic struck, I was set to perform with my string quartet in a church's crypt
For almost a year, my chamber group worked on a piece meant to be performed in complete darkness. When the coronavirus put our plans on hold, our mentor told us we would keep growing even though the world would never be the same.
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Column: Whatever happened with Tara Reade in 1993, Biden is still infinitely better than Trump
Joe Biden is a flawed individual with a penchant for unwanted touching. Here's why I'll vote for him anyway.
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Op-Ed: Everything wrong with our food system has been made worse by the pandemic
Trump's executive order to keep meat processing plants open, despite coronavirus risks to workers, is utterly consistent with the federal law's long-standing disregard for food worker safety.
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Editorial: Coronavirus is teaching us lessons on how to coexist with nature
Wildlife scientists say we can bring our new delight in nature to the other side of the pandemic, if we're willing to keep the romance alive.
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We can't reopen the economy without child care
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Appreciation: A farewell to theater leader Diane Rodriguez, with love and tears, from Luis Valdez
A remembrance of theater actor-writer-director Diane Rodriguez from a fellow El Teatro Campesino family member, 'Zoot Suit' playwright Luis Valdez.
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A self-described recluse finds a connection to neighbors with her sidewalk art gallery
Highland Park resident Olivia Arthur calls it "art for social distancing — a drive-by gallery for neighbors." The goal: Bring some joy to quarantine.
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Laugh with Groundlings alums Will Forte and Cheryl Hines: Your quarantine must-watch
The Groundlings' anniversary show in Hollywood is good for some cheap laughs — just $5 to view.
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Art Reality Studio arms artists with VR gear and asks: What if?
Artists are pushing VR boundaries beyond gaming. Enter Art Reality Studio, a virtual reality playground for artists, like a next-gen Gemini G.E.L.
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The Wooster Group's 'Hamlet' with Richard Burton: Today's quarantine must-watch
The experimental theater company revisits Shakespeare using a 1964 filmed performance of Richard Burton. Here's how to stream it for free.
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New fire commissioner signs covenant with UK Armed Forces
London Fire Brigade’s first Commissioner in 75 years to have served as a commissioned officer in the British army has today sign a covenant with the UK armed forces.
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Lockdown cooking with Greg
Greg Lessons, Brigade Nutritionist, is making cooking videos to help people prepare some amazing meals, using ingredients many of us will already have in our kitchen cupboards.
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Theme park fans are re-creating rides at home, with tennis balls and pets as special effects
Disneyland is closed -- but that hasn't stopped fans from building their own theme park rides and attractions in their homes and backyards.
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3 million coronavirus masks arrive in California as part of quiet deal with Chinese company
In all, the state received some 3 million surgical masks made by BYD, a company known for building electric vehicles with an assembly plant in Los Angeles County.
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Column: States with early reopening orders are coercing workers into risking their lives
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Column: What do you do if a business furloughs everyone you need to speak with?
A SoCal woman found an "adverse report" on her credit file. Then she discovered the entire department that can help fix the problem is furloughed.
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Kern County city gets hit with triple whammy: Lockdowns, oil slump and prison closing
A small oil town in Southern California is pummeled by the economy during the coronavirus outbreak and economic downturn
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Column: Sick of religious limits on care, a hospital seeks to end partnership with Catholic system
The prestigious Hoag Hospital wants to exit its partnership with a Catholic healthcare system.
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Charred Lemon and Spicy Tahini Sauce
For the best flavor, lightly char the outside of a whole cauliflower, then drench it in a bright lemon-tahini sauce.
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Your local farm in a box: How farmers are coping with the crisis
These are unprecedented times for farmers, accustomed to selling produce to restaurants. Many have shifted to CSA boxes and other methods to cope
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Bake like a pro: Measure ingredients by weight with this conversion chart
The best baking tip is measuring ingredients by weight, as professional bakers do, to ensure the most accurate and consistent results.
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Surviving the Shutdown: Alta Adams reopens, with fried chicken to order and a sliding payment scale
The West Adams restaurant Alta Adams reopens with a sliding price scale so people in need can dine for free.
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Chopped Salad With Citrus-Soy Dressing
This simple salad dressing recipe combines tangy lemon juice with salty soy sauce and rich toasted sesame oil. It tastes great tossed with any chopped vegetables.
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This chopped salad with lemony dressing is what we want on hot spring days
Coronavirus quarantine comfort foods can include fresh, light meals like this chopped salad recipe with a bright lemon soy sauce dressing.