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Because Christmas and New Year's days both land in the middle of the week, the weekends before the holidays are expected to be the busiest times to travel.

The "Please Be Nice" tournament at 4100 Bar in Silver Lake was created as an antidote to the prickly, male-dominated world of dive bar pool.

For the "SNL" alum, an ideal Sunday includes baseball trivia, the hottest of hot sauces and multiple walks around the neighborhood.

The U.S. Forest Service is reviewing a plan to connect Bear Mountain and Snow Summit with lifts, a proposal that's met with caution and support.

From rock climbing to skiing, weightlifting to dance, Times readers have found unique, fun and addictive ways of staying fit.

After visiting more than 100 countries, I have experienced hurricanes, medical emergencies and helicopter evacuations. This is why I keep going.

The U.S. Forest Service has closed all trails to Mt. Baldy's peak until December 2025 to help the ecosystem recover from a fire. Hikers are defying the closures.

Timeleft gives you limited details about your fellow diners prior to meal, but that's part of the allure.

This party for "middle aged-ish" women starts and ends early because people "have sh--t to do in the morning."

In this sweltering desert where residents have limited access to parks, community advocates are calling for the Salton Sea to once more become a vibrant destination where families can gather in nature. But is it safe to recreate there?