Elise Buik

Diana Nyad’s dream was to swim from Cuba to Florida. She failed when she was 28, then retired, and at age 60, decided to try again. A new Netflix film tells her story.

Elmer McCurdy had a troubled life and died in a shoot-out. His body got embalmed, became part of a traveling crime museum, then was bought by an amusement ride operator.

Lina González-Granados is conducting LA Opera’s “El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego.” She reflects on the show’s themes of love and forgiveness, plus her journey to U.S. orchestras.

Larry Li was inspired to create “ Ask Your Ma About ‘89 ” after learning a harrowing story about how the Tiananmen Square protests affected his family.

Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest times of year for professional pie bakers. The hours are long and the payoff is big. We’ve all got family holiday traditions.

The 10 freeway is closed through Downtown LA — after a fire damaged an overpass. A state of emergency is in place, and as of noon Monday, cleanup of the hazardous site is complete.

Prestige TV brought ambitious shows like “Mad Men.” Peak TV meant an abundance of niche and weird programming like “Fleabag.” Now is post-TV here?

After 118 days, SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative deal with Hollywood studios. Guild leaders say the agreement is valued at more than $1 billion.

Monica Lee’s restaurant Beverly Soon Tofu is part of LA culinary history. Now she’s published a cookbook called “ Sohn-mat: Recipes and Flavors of Korean Home Cooking .”