Marla Jo Fisher

It goes without saying that the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will be an exciting series of events. And it's going to take an estimated 60,000 people to put it on for the world, including many local volunteers.

Miss New York? Go home. If you've lived in Southern California for any length of time, you've probably encountered what I consider one of our most dangerous perils.

The beautiful downtown Los Angeles Central Library is throwing a Centennial Festival on Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and everyone is invited.

The beautiful downtown Los Angeles Central Library is throwing a Centennial Festival on Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and everyone is invited.

A little advance planning can save you cash. Well, here we are in summer, which means it's time for the OC Fair , which runs July 17- Aug. 16.

The OC Fair runs July 17-Aug. 16, but if you want to save on admission, get your tickets before the fair opens.

News By Marla Jo Fisher, Excelsior California, Los Angeles The Tribune Content Agency July 12, 2026 2:47 AM

It's nonstop and convenient — and much cheaper than parking at the fairgrounds.

Soon, the kids will be back into school, so let's get some of that precious 24-hour-per-day family time while we still can, right? What could be better than that? Family time. Every minute of the blasted day. No escape. Late

We are in the middle of peak travel season, when you're heading out to enjoy a little alone time, along with 2.4 billion other people.