Miller Sanford

The Hoover Institution’s landmark tower looms over the Stanford University campus, but its intellectual output is often an embarrassment. (Ben Margot / Associated Press) Last week, while most sensible Californians were concerning themselves with Thanksgiving preparations, the California-bashing right wing went hog wild over a stunning report that almost all private job growth in the … Read more

Beekeeper Lauren Wood tends to hives at 2nd & PCH outdoor mall in Long Beach. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) On an afternoon in late summer, the bees that live at a Long Beach mall were flying high, winging their way back to their hives atop a parking garage. Upon their return, they emptied … Read more

Feel festive with December’s finest drops, exhibitions and events Doug Aitken ‘Lightscape’ at Marciano Art Foundation (Doug Aitken) “Lightscape” sees multidisciplinary artist Doug Aitken build on his famed larger-than-life, multisensory style through a dream-like feature-length film that explores movement, sound, light and color across natural and industrial landscapes. Stunning visuals are accompanied by a blend … Read more

From such Oscar winners as 1947’s “Gentleman’s Agreement,” 1959’s “The Diary of Anne Frank” and 1965’s “The Shop on Main Street” to latter-day titles including “Schindler’s List,” “The Pianist” and “A Serious Man,” Jewish-themed films have long enjoyed a key niche in the awards circle. As evidenced by this list, Holocaust-era dramas often have competed … Read more

A 1957 photo of LaGardo Tackett with Totems he designed for Architectural Pottery. (George Szanik / Monacelli Press) In the optimistic postwar period of the 1950s, all things seemed possible, including the notion that design could make Americans live better and be better. Into this mix of new art and design in Southern California came … Read more

All these months later, Nicholas Hoult still can’t help but laugh when he brings up Clint Eastwood. Specifically, he chuckles at how casually he recounts their first conversation: “Clint called me about doing ‘Juror #2,’” the English actor says, and then stops, amused at referring to the legendary director by first name as if they’re … Read more

This week, Employees Only — which has been named one of the best cocktail bars in the world by the Spirited Awards — is celebrating its 20th anniversary. EMMY PARK When the West Village speakeasy Employees Only opened two decades ago on Hudson Street, a flood of stars poured in, wanting VIP treatment. But that’s not … Read more

Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko in FX’s “Shogun.” (Katie Yu/FX) 1 It was a year of decisions, most of them clear-cut and easy, but when it came to choosing the “best” new shows of 2024 — a far more subjective choice than anything that appeared on a general election ballot — it’s been a tough … Read more