Lizzie Skurnick

A lifetime fighting for social justice, digital literacy, and access to information helped South LA native Tracie D. Hall snag the eminent Literarian Award.

Hua Hsu and his college friend Ken were both Asian American but opposites. A few years after they met, Ken died in a carjacking. Their bond is the focus of Hsu’s new memoir.

Protests continue in Iran and worldwide after Mahsa Amini died in police custody. Her death coincides with a massive fire that reportedly killed eight people.

German forester and author Peter Wohlleben explains how trees have a sophisticated method of communication and the ability to feel and heal.

Traveler and author Rolf Potts shares his philosophy on meaningful travel and how embracing the unexpected can change us for the better.

Kourtney Turner co-hosts the “Holding Kourt” podcast with her husband, the Dodgers’ third baseman Justin Turner. She talks about her love for baseball and her nonprofit work.

Mel’s Drive-in Restaurant in Santa Monica is an example of Googie architecture: a retro futuristic style featuring stretched roofs, large glass windows, and neon signs.

Marine ecologist Carl Safina on wolves, whales, and the wonders of the natural world.

Philosopher Kieran Setiya offers a guide to navigating life’s hardships and living well.