Blogs


Featured Blogs from the Los Angeles Times

Arts

All the Arts, All the Time
Review: 'Man of La Mancha,' Reprise at the Freud Playhouse
Mention “Man of La Mancha” to anyone and chances are he or she will start...
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Autos

The latest buzz in L.A.'s car culture.
Chicago Auto Show: Fewer debuts, and shrinking
This week, the curtain rose on the Chicago Auto Show and, as yet another...
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Books

Books news and information.
Long-neglected John Cheever story finds new life online
First published in 1943, John Cheever's story "Of Love: A Testimony" has gone...
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Business & Real Estate

The rapidly changing landscape of the real estate market in Los Angeles and beyond
State could offer a $10,000 tax break for buyers of new homes [Updated]
California lawmakers started back up today trying to secure one last vote for...
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Tracking the market and economic trends that shape your finances.
White House seeks to ease final rules on bank pay limits
Aides to President Obama suggested today that he wants to soften the curbs on...
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Trends and tips for shoppers and savers
Worst toy of the year: Dallas Cowboys Barbie
The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood's TOADY Awards, which stands for...
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Crime

The Times chronicles L.A. County homicide victims.
Homicide Report status
The map of homicides in Los Angeles County now contains all deaths reported by...
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Editorial

A conversation on newsroom ethics and standards
Managing editor's memo notes recent 'indispensable' coverage
Here's a memo to staff from Managing Editor Davan Maharaj about recent reporting...
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Entertainment

Patrick Goldstein on the collision of entertainment, media and pop culture
Box Office Report: What happened to the fabled 'Oscar bounce'?
The movie business is in the midst of a phenomenal roll, with the astounding...
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Elizabeth Snead dishes celebrity gossip and fashion.
Miley Cyrus forgets 'Fly' lyrics on British TV?
Miley Cyrus forgets the lyrics to "Fly on the Wall" on live TV in London? Hey,...
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Breaking news, industry scoops, and beyond
'Wolverine' promo is 'too big for one night,' says Fox
So, here's a new twist on movie promotions. 20th Century Fox has produced...
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Breaking film awards news and buzz by Scott Feinberg
DEEP VOTE: 'Frozen River' too cold, 'Knight' too dark, 'Rachel' just right
As you may recall, an Oscar-winning screenwriter who is also a member of the...
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Tom O'Neil has the inside track on Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and all the award shows.
Penelope Cruz: 'Whatever happens, I will probably have a few beers and I don't drink!'
That's what the Oscars nominee told Gold Derby tonight when I called her in...
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Breaking comic book news and the offshoots they inspire - for your inner fanboy
Presidential sweet: Marvel sings 'Hail to the Chief'
Abe Lincoln, superhero!
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What you're watching
'Idol' can live with softening ratings
When the producers of "American Idol" announced the addition of a fourth judge...
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Dispatches from Las Vegas by Richard Abowitz
Blackjack: Cheating with an iPhone
There's a new card-counting iPhone application that could make blackjack a lot...
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The L.A. Times music blog
Album review: Morrissey's 'Years of Refusal'
Another year, another dashed hope for a Smiths reunion at Coachella. But...
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What you're watching
'Brothers & Sisters': Ryan's hope
After months of anticipation, "Brothers & Sisters" finally...
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Environment

Environmental news from California and beyond
Waste from fish farming spreads farther than previously thought
The salmon you ate last night probably didn't come from an icy stream in the...
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Fashion

The Image staff muses on the culture of keeping up appearances
President's Day update: Final Obama inaugural wardrobe details confirmed
Sure, First Lady Michelle Obama's wardrobe is generating a lot of buzz -- what...
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Food

The inside scoop on food in Los Angeles
Batter up: Ten restaurants to sample in Phoenix and Scottsdale
Welcome to Dodgers spring training 2009. Please discard any lingering...
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Health

Oddities, musings and some news from the world of health.
Rodent of the Week: Stopping cancer's growth
A substance that works by blocking cancer's growth is effective in mice and soon...
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L.A. History

Larry Harnisch of the Los Angeles Times reflects on Los Angeles history in the Daily Mirror blog. Whether it's crime, politics, Hollywood, sports, books or music, you can explore the past at the Daily Mirror.
Sirhan Trial, February 15, 1969
A Navy inquiry into the Pueblo incident, Gabby Hayes dies, a landslide closes...
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Local

Southern California -- this just in
A son's moving tribute to James Whitmore
Most people know him as the spokesman for Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca....
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National Politics

Politics, coast to coast, with the L.A. Times
Heroes on the Hill: Congressional dogs are honored
Dogs who won the U.S. Humane Society's first congressional photo contest got a...
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Opinion

Because sometimes the comments are the best part
Readers defend Chris Brown in the Rihanna incident
R&B; superstar couple Rihanna and Chris Brown have recently found themselves even...
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The best in Southern California opinion journalism
In today's pages, heroes: Washington, Obama, Barry Bonds and Alex Rodriguez
In Monday's Op-Ed pages, columnist Gregory Rodriguez takes on the hero-worship...
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Pets & Animals

All things animal in Southern California and beyond.
Your morning adorable: Baby gorilla born at the San Francisco Zoo
The San Francisco Zoo welcomed a baby western lowland gorilla last December 8....
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Sports

Jon Weisman covering the Dodgers every day
The 4+1 game airs again tonight
At 5:30 p.m., the MLB Network is airing a certain classic Dodgers game from...
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The who, what, where, when, why and why not of L.A. sports
Michael Phelps won't face prosecution in S.C. drug investigation
The sheriff in South Carolina who has been investigating a party where Michael...
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Round-the-Clock Purple and Gold written by the Kamenetzky brothers.
Nothing against Sally Field or Shirley MacLaine, of course
"We are not going to go back to the room and watch 'Steel Magnolias' or...
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Getting the most from the great outdoors.
Fly Fishing Show to take center stage this weekend in Pasadena
Spring is inching closer and so is another fishing season, which means the big...
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Technology

The business and culture of our digital lives, from the L.A. Times
Around the Web 2.16.09: Cellphone announcements from Microsoft, HTC phones and pirate trials
Expect to see a flood of new phones this week. Credit: steve-chippy -- Microsoft...
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Travel

Hand-picked travel deals, news, tips & advice filtered daily for restless Southern California.
Coming up orchids: flowers on show in California
What’s the big fuss about orchids? Yes, they’re elegant, and some...
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World

Observations from Iraq, Iran, Israel, the Arab world and beyond
MIDDLE EAST: Iran, Lebanon, Jordan upgrade air power
Iranian media quoted Air Force chief Brig. Gen. Ahmad Mighani as telling...
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Latin American news from Los Angeles Times correspondents.
Mexico's special prosecutor for crimes against journalists ineffective, reports nonprofit
Freedom of expression advocates in Mexico have issued yet another missive in...
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