How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Mary Steenburgen
Mary Steenburgen moved to California to work with Jack Nicholson.It was 1977, and Steenburgen — an Arkansas native — had been waiting tables in New York at night while studying…
L.A. declares ‘Día del Bolero’ to honor Boleros de Noche
In 2015, musician Roberto Carlos launched Boleros de Noche, an annual concert series held in Los Angeles that aimed at preserving and showcasing the Latin American bolero music genre.This year,…
Two side-by side homes on a hillside lot reimagine Midcentury L.A.
Diego Cano-Lasso had been looking for an architectural project when he found two hillside lots with spectacular views for sale in Mt. Washington. With work scarce in 2012, the SCI-Arc…
Xolo Maridueña on East L.A. roots, Latino representation and future projects
In this week’s episode of “The De Los Podcast,” hosts Fidel Martinez and Suzy Exposito sat down with actor Xolo Maridueña to chat about his East L.A. upbringing, the importance…
She tore out an L.A. hillside lawn and planted drought-tolerant plants
Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future.Julia Lee had no need for a new garden…
Best places to eat and drink near the L.A. Coliseum
First-timers visiting the 35,000-square-foot Mercado La Paloma, take heed: The line likely trailing out the door and into the parking lot is specifically for Holbox, the most decorated and popular…
L.A. Latino International Film Festival 2026: 5 standout movies
Last weekend the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) screened a diverse slate of feature films, both by U.S. Latino storytellers and those from Latin America, at the TCL…
Need an escape? These 10 magical L.A. spots are dripping with fairy-tale vibes
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been driving all over Los Angeles doing something I haven’t done in a long time: playing pretend.I pretended I was in a medieval castle…
A personal history and photo essay on L.A. Chinatown
This story is part of Image’s March Outside issue, a celebration of the Los Angeles outdoors and the many lives to be lived under its unencumbered sky. I am walking…
What’s the best place to buy patio furniture in L.A.? We have thoughts
Searching for patio furniture that is attractive, affordable and long-lasting is like seeking the holy grail: We want to believe it exists, but we’re not entirely sure.“Outdoor furniture is tough,”…