Letters to the Editor: Another Solyndra in the Mojave, but with dead Joshua trees?

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

Letters to the Editor: L.A.’s ‘mansion tax’ hits a lot more than just mansions — and it hurts renters

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

This month, listen to the lessons of Libra love

(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

Vincent Frederic-Colombo on reframing Creole identity with a unisex approach

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

Summer situationship fizzling out? Fret not. This fall, these are the pieces that will hold you down from day to night

(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

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