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UCLA women's basketball in 'uncharted territory' after NCAA tournament cancelled

The UCLA women's basketball team's season came to a premature end when the NCAA announced the cancellation of the men's and women's tournaments.




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Former UCLA quarterback Austin Burton is headed to Purdue

Former UCLA backup quarterback Austin Burton is transferring to Purdue, he confirmed Monday.




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Stuart Whitman, prolific film and TV actor, star of 'The Comancheros,' dies at 92

Known for his rugged roles and handsome charm, Whitman had more than 180 film and TV credits




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Merry Norris, a founder of MOCA and patron of Los Angeles arts, is dead at 80

Norris also oversaw the installation of the Kinetic Light Installation at LAX, which helped change the airport's main gate.




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Stuart Gordon, director of horror classics 'Re-Animator' and 'From Beyond,' dies at 72

Stuart Gordon, the theater and film director who died Tuesday at age 72, was known for cult horror films and his support of up-and-coming filmmakers.




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Mort Drucker, the iconic Mad magazine cartoonist, dies at 91

Mort Drucker's illustrations of politicians and celebrities for Mad magazine inspired generations of artists




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R.D. Hubbard, former part owner of Hollywood Park and Los Alamitos Race Course, dies at 84

R.D. Hubbard, who once owned part of Hollywood Park and Los Alamitos Race Course, died at his home in Palm Desert on Wednesday at age 84.




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Gil Schwartz, longtime CBS communications executive and author, dies

As Stanley Bing, Gil Schwartz was a popular Fortune columnist; he departed CBS shortly after the firing of Leslie Moonves.




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On the Beverly Center escalators, Pae White's art makes for an uplifting ride

Pae White's art installations at the Beverly Center have taken over the walls along the five-story escalators.




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Our love of old buildings brought us together. My drinking drove us apart

That night, when I ran away, he had grabbed me by the shoulders and shook me hard and there was anger in his voice when he said, "You're drinking too much and you have to stop."




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Shop like a celeb, eat like a royal and party like a rock star on the Sunset Strip: Four Hours

Within four hours you will get to shop at one of L.A.'s most seminal retail stores, eat at a swanky Parisian-chic plant-based restaurant, browse a storied bookstore and see a live show at a renegade music spot along the Sunset Strip.




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Add this to L.A.'s luxury car lairs; it's part Pantheon, part Batcave

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.




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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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10 steps to take to start becoming plastic-free

Don't get overwhelmed. Start with doable goals in your quest to cut back on plastics.




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Erskine: Are you ready for some football? In March? Meet the XFL's cheeky upstarts

There's sloppy play and misfires. At times, it's like you're watching a blooper reel. But L.A. Wildcats games are a Lambeau-leaping hoot. And a great value.




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I'm WFH. All of my coworkers are plants. Things are starting to get weird

Working from home with a bunch of plants is strange. Here's how my days go.




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In turbulent times, a magical art-filled garden offers solace

Art, kids and wildlife bring harmony to a Long Beach garden. Plus 10 tips on what to do in the garden while quarantined.




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How to have Zoom parties that are actually fun

The age of social distancing is surprisingly social. Party ideas, pointers and more to make your next Zoom your best yet.




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Want to save your citrus trees? Start a full-fledged insect war

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.




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What will 'back-to-normal' look like for California? Some businesses could restart before others

After the coronavirus pandemic cools down, how will California start getting back to normal? Slowly, methodically and in stages.




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The coronavirus is particularly unkind to those who are obese

This may help explain why the coronavirus has hit the U.S. so hard: Obesity appears to be a risk factor for serious cases of COVID-19.




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California reopening would start slow, not be complete for a year or longer, expert estimates

Robert Kim-Farley, infectious disease expert, says Stage 4 of Gov. Newsom's reopening plan for California may not be implemented until mid to late 2021.




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Hydro Flask started out at farmers markets. Here's how it got so huge

How Hydro Flask water bottles became a hot fashion accessory is a story mixing environmentalism, self-care and the simple desire to keep drinks cold.




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Artist Alexandra Grant discusses beauty, patriarchy and what her godmother taught her

Grant chatted with Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow during a "no makeup" dinner, which made headlines last week.




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Citing coronavirus risks, L.A. teachers union calls for new limits on charter schools

Citing the circumstances of the coronavirus crisis, United Teachers Los Angeles on Thursday called for a moratorium on new charter school approvals and a halt to new campus-sharing arrangements with charters.




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L.A. schools will start Aug. 18, whether campuses are open or not

L.A school officials say the school year will start Aug. 18, but they plan to take a cautious path forward to reopening campuses as worries persist over health and safety concerns amid the coronavirus outbreak.




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Editorial: The only heartbreak hotels during the pandemic are the ones that won't let homeless people in

Hotels need to take in homeless people if they don't want the coronavirus to spread.




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Joe Biden's unequivocal denial of assault allegations should hearten supporters — if it holds up

Biden says to MSNBC interviewer Mika Brzezinski that an alleged assault on Tara Reade 'never happened.'




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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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Op-Ed: What earthquakes can teach us about the coronavirus pandemic

Big Ones deliver big lessons: Our best protection in disastrous times is community.




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Editorial: California is starting to reopen. But don't party like it's 2019 yet

California starts to reopen from coronavirus lockdown. But if we relax vigilance now, we could go back to shutdowns again.




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22 ways you can help arts groups devastated by coronavirus closures

Donate the cost of a canceled ticket, take an online dance class, buy a piece of fine art: Here are 22 ways to help artists weather the coronavirus storm.




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Coronavirus quarantine inspires artist Pablo Helguera's project: singing telegrams

How do you bring people together when social distancing forces them apart? Pablo Helguera and Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana have a way, and it's free.




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Can artists find a silver lining in the cloud of COVID-19? Peter Sellars is looking

Peter Sellars — opera director, spiritual thinker, optimist — reflects on changes triggered by coronavirus. Amid tragedy, what new life might come forth?




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'Seismic' loss: Diane Rodriguez, longtime champion of theater artists of color, dies

Diane Rodriguez, ex-associate artistic director of Center Theatre Group, is remembered for her work with Luis Valdez and Culture Clash, among others.




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The L.A. Phil's Martin Chalifour: Your quarantine must-watch of the day

The L.A. Phil's Martin Chalifour performs a violin recital at home, a highlight of cultural events you can stream while in quarantine.




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Why artist Pilar Castillo made this hyper-real but very fake U.S. passport

L.A. artist replaces the Statue of Liberty and Mr. Rushmore with migrant farmworkers, enslaved domestic workers and interned Japanese Americans.




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Your 'Animal Crossing' obsession is about to get worse. Blame the Getty Art Generator

Van Gogh or Klimt, anyone? The new Animal Crossing Art Generator allows you to bring artworks from the museum's archives into your imaginary worlds.




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AB 5 forced arts groups to evolve. For some, COVID-19 made the change 'catastrophic'

Ticket sales were supposed to help theater and opera companies pay the costs of turning freelancers into staff members under AB 5. What now?




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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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Coronavirus gives 'heightened urgency' to new Mike Kelley Foundation art grants

The COVID-19 crisis has led the Mike Kelley Foundation to be more flexible in its grants. Here's who will receive the $400,000 pool for L.A. groups.




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Furloughed workers, Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman' is talking to you

'Attention must be paid': A nation of Willy Lomans can find truth in the "Death of a Salesman" character play by Dustin Hoffman and Brian Dennehy.




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New survey asked artists what COVID-19 did to their jobs. The results are devastating

Artist Relief, which has given grants to 200 artists in need, reports that nearly 52,000 people have applied. A survey shows two out of three people are unemployed.




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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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Been meaning to learn more about Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham? Watch here

You can stream for free the Martha Graham Dance Company program "CunningGraham" and join a live chat with the creative team.




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Tango in the age of coronavirus: How a Zoom party connects dancers across the globe

Hundreds of tango lovers unite on Zoom for the Earth Virtual Milonga. Some dance as couples. Some dance with a pillow. At this party it's all good.




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L.A. City Council working on turning developer fees for cultural events into arts relief fund

L.A. developers pay fees to support public arts programs. Councilman David Ryu has proposed turning that fund into relief grants for arts groups.




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Artists spend months, even years, working on a gallery show. What if no one sees it?

The art was made to be seen, so what happens when it's not? Artists talk about the professional, financial and emotional ramifications.




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L.A. Phil efforts to keep subscribers happy hint at challenges ahead for arts groups

The L.A. Phil deadline arrives for subscribers to renew for next season, but fans — even loyal ones — say there's too much uncertainty about fall.




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London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade announce blue light partnership to tackle Covid-19

London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade have announced a new partnership to boost the Covid-19 emergency response which will see firefighters helping with a number of roles across the ambulance service