10 reasons we cling to stuff we don’t need — and how to stop

Los Angeles Daily News 1/18 3:40A Marni Jameson

The beginning of a new year is the ideal time to harness those feelings of guilty excess and summon the resolve to lighten up. I know it’s no fun. As I sort through my own home, I have a whole arsenal...

With weddings canceled, Altadena’s fire-ravaged country club offers refunds, helps find new venues

Los Angeles Daily News 1/18 1:00A Anissa Rivera

Craig and D’Arcy “Mee” Sloane love everything about Altadena: the community , the atmosphere, the foothill setting, even the regular bear visits. “We love the small town feel, the beautiful...

Can Newsom improve rebuilding odds in fire-ravaged Los Angeles?

Los Angeles Daily News 1/13 7:43A Jonathan Lansner

Firefighters remove items from a garage after a wildland fire ignited a home along Tucker Road in Calistoga, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. On Thursday, March 14, 2024, California Insurance...

Riverside County sheriff’s Trump assassination allegations ‘a lie,’ Las Vegas man says

Los Angeles Daily News 1/12 2:30A Beau Yarbrough

The Las Vegas man accused of being a possible assassin intent on killing former president Donald Trump at a  campaign rally near Coachella Valley said that, despite a lack of serious criminal charges...

1 in 10 Los Angeles homes don’t have insurance, says one estimate

Los Angeles Daily News 1/11 2:24A Jonathan Lansner

Roughly one out of every 10 Los Angeles homeowners lacks insurance – a share on par with statewide trends, according to one estimate. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed LendingTree s tracking of how many owners lacked home insurance in 2023 . Analysts...

Summit led by Lt. Gov. Kounalakis and Treasurer Ma postponed during SoCal fires

Los Angeles Daily News 1/9 6:18A Linh Tat

The Valley Economic Alliance has postponed its third annual Our Region/Our Future Summit that was to take place Thursday, Jan. 9, in light of the multiple wildfires impacting the Los Angeles region. Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and state Treasurer...

Major freeway and road closures due to fires throughout LA County

Los Angeles Daily News 1/8 5:16A Michael Slaten

Several major throughfares, freeways and connectors are closed throughout Los Angeles County on Wednesday, Jan. 8, due to the Palisades , Eaton and Hurst fires. Officials are asking people to avoid the roads still open near the fire areas if...

Rose Parade 2025: The guiding force behind Norton Simon Museum’s iconic ROSE is remembered

Los Angeles Daily News 1/1 2:54A Teresa Liu

For 12 years, Sue Sundberg led the decorating of the iconic ROSE that graces the exterior of the Norton Simon Museum, a worldwide symbol and backdrop that marks the start of the Rose Parade every New...

Los Angeles, Lomita to take ownership of San Pedro ballfields

Los Angeles Daily News 12/31 5:14A City News Service

Los Angeles and Lomita will take ownership of some baseball fields from the U.S. Navy s Defense Support Point in San Pedro, officials announced Tuesday, Dec. 31. Rep. Nanette Barragán, D-Los Angeles, said she secured language in the National...

2024 weird news in Inland Empire: boxed cat, teacher rants, lines for salad

Los Angeles Daily News 12/29 3:30A David Allen

If you want Inland Empire weird news, all you really need to do is keep up on Inland Empire news. The weirdness comes with the territory. For my 27th annual roundup , narrowing down the nominees meant...

Rose Parade 2025: Meet Kate Kelly, Rose Court princess

Los Angeles Daily News 12/26 2:00A Teresa Liu

Growing up in a family that values community service, Rose Court princess Kate Kelly has always been driven to make a difference. Now a senior at La Cañada High School , Kelly is an active member of...

How Southern California winter storms could be dangerous for some living near recent wildfires

Los Angeles Daily News 12/20 3:25A Ryanne Mena

Leslee Riddell s cabin in Orange County s Holy Jim Canyon was one of just seven to survive the Airport fire in September. Now, she s doing everything she can to prepare the historic structure from the...

Old Town Newhall holiday lights glow during Santa Clarita’s annual display

Los Angeles Daily News 12/18 4:46A Hans Gutknecht

As the sun sets each evening, Old Town Newhall pushes the darkness away with a sea of lights. The Santa Clarita Valley s Old Town Newhall becomes five blocks of glowing holiday lights during the City...

Port of LA’s 10th annual State of the Port speech set for Jan. 23

Los Angeles Daily News 12/12 8:21A Donna Littlejohn

Tickets are now on sale for the 10th Annual State of the Port of Los Angeles speech on Jan. 23. The industry event, with a lunch that is usually sold out, will feature Port of LA Executive Director...

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Dec. 12-19

Los Angeles Daily News 12/12 2:00A Holly Andres

Here is a sampling of upcoming things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the Los Angeles area. EVENTS Sunland-Tujunga Tree Lighting: Event includes activities for children and photo opportunities with San Claus, 5 p.m. Dec. 13. Sunland...