Joshua trees are shown near Boron, Calif., last month, before tree-cutting crews arrived for solar power plant construction. (Courtesy of Roy Richards) To the editor: Your article describing habitat and wildlife destruction to construct a solar power plant in the Mojave Desert brings to mind the shameful government-subsidized Solyndra episode of years back. In that … Read more
Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor John Cruikshank holds a MAGA hat while listening to former President Trump speak Friday in his city. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: If, as Republican strategist Scott Jennings writes, former President Trump is in a strong position to win despite his debate performance, then there is something … Read more
Bees swarm a Modesto Fire Department truck on Sept. 5 as firefighters battle a blaze believed to have been started by a beehive smoker. (Jim Black / Modesto Fire Department) To the editor: As a student working toward my master’s degree in entomology, I am angry that people “keep” bees at all. (“In triple-digit heat, … Read more
An apartment building is seen under construction in downtown Los Angeles in 2016. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: The problem with the so-called mansion tax implemented by Measure ULA in the city of Los Angeles is the unintended consequences that outweigh any good it does. (“L.A.’s ‘mansion tax’ has collected $375 … Read more
(Beth Hoeckel / For The Times) This story is part of Image’s September Image Makers issue, celebrating some of the most daring and innovative artists working in fashion today. When loving a Libra — because, really, there is no choice but to love them — there’s one crucial caveat. Despite the aura they may cultivate … Read more
This story is part of Image’s September Image Makers issue, celebrating some of the most daring and innovative artists working in fashion today. Vincent Frederic-Colombo is many things, in many different worlds, at many different moments: A Parisian, fashion designer, creative director, casting director, DJ, co-founder of a beloved Paris party collective and a music … Read more
(Micah Fluellen / Los Angeles Times; Getty Images; Rick Owens; Louis Vuitton; Gucci; ERL;Marine Serre; District Vision; Bottega Veneta) If you buy a product linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission. See all our Coveted lists of mandatory items here. This story is part of Image’s September Image Makers issue, celebrating some … Read more
It takes finesse. Dunrite Leatherworks makes an unforgettable studded belt This story is part of Image’s September Image Makers issue, celebrating some of the most daring and innovative artists working in fashion today. This belt pays tribute to the studded belt, and is reminiscent of what Edward Bohlin would have done, which through a few … Read more
Mars has teased a big chocolate comeback. (Picture: Cindy Ord/Getty Images) Too many great chocolate bars have been taken from us over the years — from Mars Delights to the Snow Flake, and more recently the Animal Bar. Brands often make big changes to their product ranges, depending on sales and various other factors, and … Read more
Planeta and Wavey, two designers tapping into the shared language of L.A. and Mexico City This story is part of Image’s September Image Makers issue, celebrating some of the most daring and innovative artists working in fashion today. Eric Solis describes his photos as “cyberghetto,” “flow 2000s,” “raver chic.” Models wearing cargos layered with neon … Read more
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