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Damage from the Station and Bobcat fires (in 2009 and 2020, respectively) is still visible on Waterman Mountain in the Angeles National Forest on Nov. 22. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: The area around Waterman Mountain (its true name) is one I know quite well, having led crews to work on … Read more

Hunter Biden arrives at federal court for jury selection in Los Angeles on Sept. 5. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press) To the editor: What a bitter disappointment President Biden has become. He claims his son was unfairly targeted for prosecution, so he pardoned him. This is like the guy in a Lamborghini who whines … Read more

Volunteers serve a Thanksgiving Day meal in downtown Los Angeles this year. (Carlin Stiehl / For The Times) To the editor: Yes, we should all try to be more empathetic and humble when talking about politics with family during holiday get-togethers, and really throughout the year. It’s not always that easy, however. (“Don’t panic this … Read more

A pregnant patient, whose Medicaid coverage was wrongly terminated, waits inside the Venice Family Clinic in 2023. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: Community clinics, such as Venice Family Clinic, are nonprofits that provide healthcare to people in need, many of whom rely on Medi-Cal, which is the federal Medicaid program in … Read more

Conservatives have threatened to use an 1873 to prevent the shipping of mifepristone and misoprostol, drugs typically used to bring about a medical abortion. (NurPhoto via Getty Images) Before Democrats lose the White House and the Senate, they should push through legislation to repeal the Comstock Act, which could be used to prevent legal medically … Read more

Tell us: What smells remind you of L.A.? There’s no single smell that defines Los Angeles. Certain scents are often linked to the bustling streets of downtown or the verdant banks of the L.A. River, while others are tied to the more secluded, quiet corners of places like Mount Washington or Bel-Air. The city’s essence … Read more

Tinashe Zooms in from a day off while on tour, camera decidedly off, heart emoji next to her name. She’s grounding at her home in the Hollywood Hills with her cat, PJ — in other words, choosing not to be perceived at her home in the Hollywood Hills with her cat, PJ. Understandable, honestly. Hers … Read more

Ann Marie Simpson-Einziger and husband Mike Einziger at their Malibu home. They co-founded Mother Science, a biotech beauty brand. (Al Seib / For The Times) The love story of musicians Ann Marie Simpson-Einziger and Mike Einziger was fortified in a lab. After meeting through a mutual colleague in 2010, the Santa Monica-based couple’s courtship began … Read more

8Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are gearing up to spend the holidays with each other, according to a new report. GC Images They could leave the Christmas lights up ’til January. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are gearing up to spend the holidays with each other, according to a new report. The couple, who have … Read more

The head of New York’s the powerful teachers’ union is flunking a proposal to put a casino in Times Square — in the heart of the beloved Broadway theater district. “[A casino] would undermine the Theater District and dilute the distinctive power of Broadway, an industry that offers unique educational and career opportunities for our … Read more