Native Intelligence

The county supervisor caps an impressive supervisorial career as a steward of the Santa Monicas with a new land use plan approved by the California Coastal Commission that will protect the land, wildlife, and aquatic resources of the range's coastal zone for decades to come.

Sometimes, roadside attractions render the journey the destination

It might seem inconceivable that a spoiler is possible for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at The Broad Stage. Also "Rest" at SCR.

Gary Leonard on the first day of street sales for the Los Angeles Register. Take My Picture Gary Leonard is a weekly feature of LA Observed.

The question 'how hot is it?' once again will be answered by the landmark thermometer in the desert town of Baker.

With the Lakers worst-ever season in Los Angeles ending this week, it's time to look ahead. What should the Lakers do next to reverse their fortunes?

LA mayor Eric Garcetti has a narrative problem. The two stories he is telling about Los Angeles don't line up. Winning an Olympic bid could provide the deus ex machina the city needs in the absence of a heroic storyline.

Take My Picture Gary Leonard is a weekly feature of LA Observed.

Former President Bill Clinton brought his Clinton Global Initiative to LA for a workshop on "21st Century Infrastructure and Innovation for a Resilient Economy." Good, important stuff, but big questions remain about how to finance the investments we need urgently.

Photos from the preview of the new show at both the Geffen Contemporary and in MOCA's main space on Grand Avenue.

One of the best midsize venues for professional theater in LA County is on the stage of La Mirada Theatre, adjacent to the actors.

Dancer Melissa Barak learned from Tanaquil Le Clercq, the legendary ballet muse who is the subject of a new documentary.

Take My Picture Gary Leonard is a regular weekly feature at LA Observed.

Donna Perlmutter finds lively fare from Kronos Quartet, LA Chamber Orchestra and LA Ballet.

Spotted this weekend in Palm Springs: a star honoring the late photographer Julius Shulman, whose images helped elevate public admiration of mid-century modern homes and style.

Major General Anthony L. Jackson, USMC (Ret) may be the perfect leader to modernize the quasi-military corps of California State Parks, but can he transform the hidebound agency into an organization focused on understanding and satisfying its customers?

They look as different as day and night - "A Song at Twilight" at Pasadena Playhouse and "Reunion" at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa. Yet they share a common bond.

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Some items on the recent rains, on baseball and of course on signs that just don't say what they should.

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"Harmony" is redeeming Center Theatre Group's stubborn faith in the subject of young guys' bands. It's by far the best of the lot.

An LA Times story, about one of city's most important environmental restoration projects ever, missed the backstory. Here it is.

If you think the desert of Southern California is dead, you're not alive. Some photos from a recent trip.

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A panel discussion at the Annenberg Space for Photography was a call to action, and to pursuing your dreams.