March 2020
Features
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Kobe Bryant Embodied the Soul of Los Angeles Like No One Else
The late Lakers legend represented the maddening contradictions, startling light, and strange darkness of L.A.
How Kobe Became One of the Greats, On and Off the Court
No other baller had skills quite like the Black Mamba—and he was only just beginning to show the world how his greatness could continue in new and different forms
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Columns
George Papadopoulos Swears His Run for Congress in California Isn’t a Joke
The infamous Russiagate “coffee boy” nearly sank Donald Trump’s presidency. Now he’s moved to L.A. to become the new face of the GOP
Mick Jagger Is Sly as a Shady Art Dealer in ‘The Burnt Orange Heresy’
But Elizabeth Debicki steals the show in this adaptation of a Charles Willeford novel
Departments
An Early Look at What to Expect from a Newly Renovated Dodger Stadium
A $100 million overhaul is bringing tasty food trucks, awesome artifacts, and even a kiddie play area to Chavez Ravine
Found Oyster Has a Short Menu That’s Long on Simple Pleasures
Pomp-free but innovative seafood dishes and warm hospitality make a Providence alum’s East Hollywood seafood spot special
TV Writer Bess Kalb Turned Her Grandmother’s Hilarious Voicemails Into a Family History
A lifetime of messages come to life in ‘Nobody Will Tell You This but Me’
3 Notable L.A. Restaurants to Try in March
Rotisserie chicken in Los Feliz, Mediterranean in WeHo, and more
11 of the Best Things to Check Out in March
Tame Impala, Alvin Ailey dancers, Trixie Mattel, and more
Beverly Hills Has Doled Out $7.3 Million to Settle Lawsuits Against Its Police Chief
Now the tony hamlet has hired Harvey Weinstein’s former PR firm to do damage control
Take a Culinary Tour of Santa Barbara County with Julia Child as Your Spirit Guide
From Goleta to Carpinteria, a guided tour of the late legendary chef’s favorite places to eat
Inside the Shadowy World of Shen Yun and Its Secret Pro-Trump Ties
The touring dance extravaganza’s parent organization is reportedly spending big bucks to promote the president on Facebook