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  Beaches are disappearing as sea levels rise and coastal development interferes with the replenishment of sand. Now one of the earth’s most common commodities is a precious resource to residents that cities spend millions of dollars on.
  Sept. 12, 2024
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  A Times investigation has found that truckloads of dogs from profit-driven mass breeders pour into the state from the Midwest, feeding an underground market where they are resold by people claiming to be small, local home breeders.
  Sept. 12, 2024
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  Victor the bear was notorious for mooching meals at Mammoth Lakes campgrounds, but when he crashed a steak and wine dinner, things escalated quickly.
  Sept. 11, 2024
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  Dominic Ciambrone makes luxury bespoke sneakers for LeBron James, Justin Bieber and other celebrities.
  Sept. 10, 2024
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  Pitching injuries are up across the sport, but no organization has been hit harder than the Dodgers, who believe there are myriad factors potentially at play.
  Sept. 9, 2024
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  In a tough restaurant economy, L.A. chefs are opening ambitious restaurants. Are we seeing the start of a turnaround?
  Sept. 7, 2024
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  In between the European-style canals and carnival-worthy boardwalk where strongmen flex is a much more nuanced version of the seaside community.
  Sept. 6, 2024
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  Ralph Rocha was a suspect in the death of Lucio Rodarte, whose body was found in an alley, blindfolded, gagged and handcuffed. Then Rocha became an informant for the ATF.
  Sept. 6, 2024
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  Ralph Rocha infiltrated negotiations between the Mexican Mafia and a cartel for the ATF. His handlers didn’t know he made secret tapes that would jeopardize the case.
  Sept. 5, 2024
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  Ralph Rocha made secret tapes documenting his tenure as an informant. Were they an insurance policy? A way to blow off steam? An early stab at a screenplay?
  Sept. 4, 2024

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