Editorial written by Los Angeles Times Board. California’s black bears are clever, resourceful and opportunistic. They eat anything and everything — fruits, nuts, insects, human food and pet food.

Jon Hochschartner I recently made my way through Maurice Isserman’s Reds: The Tragedy of American Communism. The book provides a nuanced history of the Communist Party of the United States of America.

When the dining room at the Harriett & Ralph Kaplan Estates is suddenly serenaded with song, chances are, the source of the tune is 104 year old Kay Morrocco and her five friends, Jennie Ruggiero, age ...

The Friendly Knights of St. Patrick honored District Fire Chief John F. Lynch IV with the 2025 Irishman of the Year Award and recognized David J. Solimine Jr. with the Randazzo-Solimine Community ...

Award-winning real estate law firm Touchstone Closing proudly announces a merger with Cherry Tree Legal, bringing esteemed ...

Emily Zotto has been named the new principal at Swampscott High School (SHS), effective July 1, according to incoming Superintendent of Schools Jason Calichman. For the last three years, Zotto has ...

With two players committed to Division 1 baseball programs – one of them last year’s Cape Ann League Player of the Year – the future looks pretty bright for the Lynnfield baseball team. The Pioneers ...

The City of Lynn has partnered with The Great American Rain Barrel Company to offer residents discounted rain barrels as part of an ongoing effort to promote water conservation. Residents can purchase ...

East Saugus United Methodist Church has shared a simple message online: “Act now to protect immigrant families & communities.

The Johnson Elementary School (JES) has launched its “buy a brick” fundraiser to help raise funds to complete the construction of the new greenhouse. In January, an anonymous donor gave the school $80 ...

Friday night inside of Lowell’s Tsongas Center, one girls basketball program goes for its first state title, while the other hopes to make its pile a little bit bigger. Top-ranked St. Mary’s (23-3), ...

With summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect moment to slip into shorts, throw on a tank top, soak up some sunshine and sip a refreshing iced coffee. While I enjoy iced coffee year-round, one ...