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The late filmmaker made the city his creative canvas. Revisit his favorite spots -- and get a glimpse into his magical world.

Alcohol-free cold plunge parties, dating mixers and chic Rummikub events that started in Los Angeles have made their way east to New York City.

Several flights from LAX to Hawaii were canceled Saturday, including service to Kona, Maui, Kauai and Honolulu.

The Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail taught my aging parents to adapt, and that's a survival skill for us all.

The 'Love Island USA' host is horseback riding, dancing at Club Tee Gee and playing old-school games at the Neon Retro Arcade in Pasadena.

Along the Russian River, Guerneville's lazy currents draw thousands each summer, yet this woodsy Northern California playground remains off the radar for many Angelenos.

Less traveled than PCH, Angeles Crest and 'the Snake,' California 33 to Hudson Ranch Road showcases the splendor of the region and begs you to relish the journey.

Rick Polizzi, who created the skeleton-centric experience in his Sherman Oaks front yard, said the county-wide slump in TV and film production is partially to blame.

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, currently in a soft open phase, has come under attack from residents in the nearby Toluca Lake neighborhood.

Once popular vending machines at the Chinese Theatre and L.A. Zoo, Mold-A-Ramas disappeared from Los Angeles public spaces a decade ago. Driven by nostalgia, one L.A. librarian has brought back the kitschy machine.