Officials hope that open-container laws will boost downtown foot traffic without inviting chaos. The program includes ID checks, designated drink zones, and strict hours to keep things under control.

All Gary Hall Jr. had time to grab as the LA wild fires bore down on his home were his dog and his insulin. Among his losses: ...

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Brenda Elizondo is an audience engagement fellow at the Los Angeles Times. She was previously a video content creator and reporter for L.A. Times Food and De Los, the Latinidad section. She received ...

A look at the Division 4 championship game between Long Beach Poly and Warren in the CIF-SS softball finals Saturday morning.

Together with his partner, Rob Lissner, South Bay local Allen Sanford has restored the crumbling Redondo Harbor after years ...

Los Angeles County health officials are advising beachgoers to avoid swimming, surfing or playing in the ocean at two popular ...

With the Pacific Coast Highway reopened in Los Angeles County, beachgoers visiting the area this holiday weekend are asked to ...

Get insights into the persistent pollution challenges facing Santa Monica Pier. Find out how you can support efforts to ...

Heal the Bay’s beach report card just came out, and the water at the Santa Monica Pier is once again some of the dirtiest.

Santa Monica Pier ranks as California's second dirtiest beach due to water quality issues, despite city efforts. Heal the Bay's report highlights bacterial pollution risks and advises caution. The ...

At which beaches are you more likely to get sick? Heal the Bay releases a look at what beaches earned high marks, and which ...