Bright stars and a lone bright planet are visible at dusk as December begins. The Summer Triangle of Vega, Altair and Deneb ...

Our beer scribe had the good fortune to attend Smog City Brewing’s Eighth Anniversary Rarest of the Rare beer fest, in Torrance.

A preview of December's desert entertainment offerings, including Moulin Rouge!, Matt Friend, Broadway Barbara—and more!

Our latest restaurant news column offers tidbits on a new Mediterranean restaurant in Palm Desert; new Italian "fresh cuisine ...

News you should know, including a bit of good news for the California insurance market; U.S. Senate Republicans take aim on ...

In the novel, failed lawyer Robert Green has a plan for the ultimate, fail-safe heist: Crack 300 safe-deposit boxes and sail off to South America with loads of cash and his brilliant, morally flexible ...

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The membership-based business offers board games for sale, about a dozen big tables perfect for throwing dice and exploring fantasy worlds, and friendly vibes all around.

On this week’s giblet-free Independent comics page: Jen Sorensen visits Science Korner with Larry Summers; The K Chronicles wonders which part is supposed to be “great again”; This Modern World gives ...

Numerous presidents have visited, and the destination hosted the wedding of Frank and Barbara Sinatra. But Sunnylands’ popularity among local residents and tourists has little to do with this storied ...