California
Two of the city’s most popular hiking destinations closed after last week’s Sunset fire.
Griffth Park is a hiker’s paradise crossed by popular, twisty trails. But some of the regulars are furious about a couple of new fences that block shortcuts, calling them an ‘obscenity.’
Climate & Environment
Angelenos were reminded of famed urban puma P-22 when a mountain lion was spotted in his old home in L.A. this year, and many worried for his safety.
The Griffith Park Pony Rides shut down in 2022 after protests from animal rights activists. As the city weighs options, activists speak out against animal cruelty.
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World & Nation
Doctors in Israel prepare for hostages’ return from Gaza with the expectation that many are likely to have severe, life-threatening complications.
Entertainment & Arts
“Unbroken Blossoms” at L.A.’s East West Players explores the complicated history of the film director’s follow-up, including the hiring of Chinese consultants to help a white actor play a Chinese man.
A mountain lion spotted at the edge of Griffith Park last month recalled the park’s former feline king, P-22. If the new cougar stays, he’ll face the same challenges as his predecessor.
Opinion
P-22 was weakened by rat poison and a presumed car strike. We can do better by his successor.
The National Park Service, which has reviewed video footage of the sighting, is taking the claim seriously, according to spokesperson Ana Beatriz Cholo.