California
Southern California Edison was warned in 2022 that an emergency shutdown could overload power lines that run through Eaton Canyon, increasing the risk of a wildfire, according to public records reviewed by The Times. Planned fixes that experts said would have mitigated the risk were never completed.
In Altadena, a group of queer Latinas in their 50s, 60s and 70s found refuge and community.
Awards
Pioneering female cinematographer Rachel Morrison worked on films including ‘Black Panther.’ Then she stepped into the ring as director on ‘The Fire Inside,’ her feature debut.
Josh O’Connor and Zendaya underwent rigorous tennis training before cameras rolled on ‘Challengers.’ Just don’t expect expert racket play from him now.
Lakers
Kobe Bryant’s passion for his beloved Eagles brings back memories on a date Philadelphia also battles Washington for the NFC title and another Super Bowl trip.
Science & Medicine
The FDA banned the use of red dye No. 3 in foods and medicines sold in the U.S. because it has been shown to cause cancer in rats. The action highlights the limits of a federal law known as the Delaney clause.
Betty O’Meara helped make the Malibu Cinema a gem for Hollywood stars and regular folks. When the Palisades fire came, she refused to evacuate, dying in the home where she had lived for more than 50 years
Sports
Times columnist Gustavo Arellano honors his Tío Santos, whose love of baseball and golf knew no peer.
Los Angeles Times columnist Glenn Whipp on the year’s most anticipated movies. Plus: The Envelope roundtables with directors and actresses.
2024 was truly a banner year for Latino and Latin American cinema. These are the 20 films that stuck with us over the last 12 months.