How high interest rates are squeezing Californians

By the numbers, the overall U.S. economy may look good, but down at the street level…

How to protect L.A. bird feeders and fruit trees from squirrels

Until recently I didn’t think about L.A.’s squirrel population much. Now the tiny, bushy-tailed terrorists and…

What is the ‘shadow self’? A guide to the term coined by Carl Jung

Earlier this year, a spiritual coach and reiki healer who goes by the name Zen Oasis…

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Paul Scheer

Paul Scheer’s memoir, “Joyful Recollections of Trauma,” is not just a collection of harrowing — and…

Want to be fearless? Try Cristina Moon’s belly button trick

If there are many paths up the mountain that is spiritual self-discovery, writer, strategist and Zen…

Will Packer is ‘living proof’ diverse content is good business

Will Packer knows that diversity in movies is good business. The producer has become a standout…

We want to know your secret tips and hacks for living in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, the sprawling 502-square-mile, second-most-populated city in the country, there’s one thing that makes…

Amanda Burrell of Team Downey and ‘The Sympathizer’ wants to get audiences talking

There’s no question that Hollywood is in the midst of a slowdown. But despite the industry…

Help! I’m looking for a ring in all the wrong places

As we walked back to our cars after the party, my ex-boyfriend said, “I have something…

Want to live a longer life? It may depend on your sex

Do you want to live to 100? The path to becoming a healthy centenarian — as…