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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Salish and Jordan Matter

Shopping at Del Amo mall, bike riding along the Strand and a family night swim are on the agenda for the YouTube-turned-Netflix stars.

The Perseids meteor shower from Miter Basin in Sequoia National Park.

How and where to view the Perseid meteor shower near Los Angeles

PERRIS, CA - JULY 23, 2026: The cast performs with magic wands on the Hogwarts Train Experience in Perris, California on Thursday, July 23, 2026. (David Fouts / For The Times)

SoCal’s new Harry Potter train ride attracts fans, concerns local LGBTQ+ rights activists

Coaster cars coming down from a loop.

I’ve been on every thrill ride in SoCal. Here’s my verdict on the ‘Fast & Furious’ coaster

Animated type reading "HIKE L.A." floats against wispy clouds and blue sky above a rocky hilltop.
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The 70 best hikes in L.A.

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 04: "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift" First Look At Roller Coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood on March 04, 2026 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Universal Studios Hollywood)

Surprise! Universal’s ‘Fast & Furious’ coaster is open, unofficially

Los Angeles, CA - July 23: The Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster seen from the Toluca Lake neighborhood on Thursday, July 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. The Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood has resulted in noise complaints from the surrounding neighbors and concerns over the screaming. (Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times)
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‘Fast & Furious’ coaster screams rattle quiet neighborhood: ‘Like someone is getting murdered’

One of the newly installed wooden bridges along Temescal Creek in Temescal Gateway Park in Pacific Palisades.

Temescal Canyon is open to hikers again, but what about the popular trail to its waterfall?

They got their L.A. rentals ready for the World Cup. Did it pay off? For some, absolutely

Of all SoCal’s theme park attractions, this one feels most personal. Catch it before it ends

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