2020 L.A. Times gifts: Subscriptions and Dodgers, Lakers merch

By THE TIMES STAFF

Nov. 10, 2020 11:49 AM PT

Holidays don’t disappear in years of uncertainty; they sneak up on you, sneak past you. This couldn’t be more true in 2020, during a pandemic and an exhausting political cycle. The holiday season is quickly approaching — who are we kidding, it is here — and that means figuring out what to give. The Times has you covered.

What better gift for a year of turmoil than the gift of quality journalism? Our award-winning reporters, editors and staff do the work of keeping you informed at the highest level. Just click the link and subscribe.

You can also spread the holiday cheer with another assist from The Times: our gift guide was created with restoration, rejuvenation and care in mind.

And, if merch is your vibe, peruse our online store, where you can satiate your desires with everything from remembering Kobe Bryant and Lakers commemorative books to branded crewnecks and onesies.

Here’s a list of merch from The Times’ online store to get you started.

See the full L.A. Times 2020 gift guide here.

‘Blue Heaven: The Story of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2020 World Series Season’

"Blue Heaven," a commemorative book celebrating the Dodgers' championship 2020 season.

When the championship rings came home to the city of angels this year, The Times was there every step of the way. We’ve compiled this hardcover collector’s book to help you celebrate the Dodgers’ historic World Series championship. The book features 160 pages of compelling stories and dramatic photos from our incredible journalists.

$29.95 | 👉 Purchase here

‘Return to Glory: The Los Angeles Lakers’ Historic 2019-20 Championship’

"Return to Glory" chronicles the Lakers' championship run during the historic 2019-20 season.

Can’t get enough of the Lakers’ one-of-a-kind title run? Get the hardcover collector’s book that captures the Lakers’ 2020 championship saga featuring photos and stories by the award-winning journalists of The Times. Commemorate this historic season with 160 pages of compelling stories and dramatic photos.

$29.95 | 👉 Purchase here

Kobe Bryant and L.A. Lakers box set

Celebrate the Lakers and honor a legend with this commemorative box set. The set includes two newspaper books in an exclusive purple gift box. The first book is the Kobe Bryant commemorative book, which celebrates Kobe’s life and his career. The second book is the Lakers book, which includes highlights from 1960 to the 2020 NBA Championship win. Each book comes with the option to personalize covers and title pages.

$149.95 |👉 Purchase here

Kobe Bryant special section commemorative front page

This commemorative page of a Special Section of the L.A. Times celebrates Kobe Bryant's 20 year career in Los Angeles.

The Times celebrates Kobe’s 20-year career in Los Angeles in a special section from April 17, 2016. This authentic commemorative page is featured on the front page of the special section. Printed on broadsheet poster paper and suitable for framing.

$60 | 👉 Purchase here

Three-pack of zines

A three-pack of our limited-run 32-page zines features some of our favorite stories. The pack includes: “Small Book of Plants,” “A Beginner’s Guide to Griffith Park” and “Back to Basics.”

The @latimesplants “Small Book of Plants” was created for plant aficionados. This zine features tips and advice from L.A. Times Plants as well as plant comics, memes and features on prominent figures in the Los Angeles plant community.

“A Beginner’s Guide to Griffith Park” is a great resource for exploring, as the zine notes, the perfect place to “reflect on the city and get away from it at the same time.”

In the @latimesfood “Back to Basics” you’ll find fundamental cooking techniques and easy ways to use them through a story and an accompanying recipe. Many recipes are inspired by readers’ real-life cooking dilemmas and questions, while others are skills we think any home cook should master. Cook smarter — and enjoy the fruits with the people you love.

$25 | 👉 Purchase here

‘Chicano Moratorium’ zine

Relive the Chicano Moratorium, 50 years later, with our commemorative zine. On August, 29, 1970, more than 20,000 demonstrators marched through East Los Angeles in the National Chicano Moratorium against the Vietnam War. A team of Times staffers captures the emotions of that day and shows how they reverberate in L.A.’s Latino community a half century later through a 36-page zine.

$10 |👉 Purchase here

‘Journalist in Training’ onesie

Made from 100% combed ring-spun cotton, this onesie features double-needle ribbed binding on the neck, shoulders, sleeves and leg openings and a reinforced three-snap closure.

$20 | 👉 Purchase here

Classic Collection mug

Let us help you get caffeinated! This 15-ounce Classic Collection mug is the perfect way to start your mornings. Consider this your new kitchen staple. Finally, a mug to go with your information diet.

$15 | 👉 Purchase here