Jessica Roy is an assistant editor on the Utility Journalism team at the Los Angeles Times. The team publishes stories and information that help people solve problems, answer questions, and make big decisions about life in and around Los Angeles.
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Explore the Heeler house filled with themed activities and Easter eggs at Westfield Century City beginning Nov. 6. Here’s how to get tickets.
Sept. 18, 2023
Ahead of Beyoncé’s tour dates at SoFi Stadium, here are some things you should know, including the bag and outside food policies, what SoFi Stadium is like and what to eat once you’re there.
Aug. 29, 2023
California’s bag ban has been in effect since 2016. But are grocery store customers bringing their reusable bags back to stores? We stood outside to find out.
Aug. 24, 2023
California’s plastic bag ban aimed to reduce waste and increase recycling, but it hasn’t worked out as planned. What went wrong?
Aug. 24, 2023
Zero-waste refill stations want you to rethink what a trip to the store looks like. Here’s a list of places to buy soap, shampoo, laundry pods and more.
Aug. 23, 2023
Southern California is about to get slammed by a tropical storm. Here’s what you should have in your emergency kit.
Aug. 18, 2023
Hurricane Hilary is likely to make landfall in Los Angeles as a tropical storm, bringing heavy rains and potential flooding. Here’s what you can do now to prepare, and how to stay safe when the storm arrives.
Aug. 18, 2023
Hurricane Hilary is moving toward Southern California. Here’s how to prepare and stay safe before and during the storm, heavy rain and potential flooding.
Aug. 18, 2023
Parking! Public transit! Fan chants! Friendship bracelets! Everything you need to know before you see Taylor Swift at SoFi Stadium for the L.A. stops of her Eras tour.
Aug. 4, 2023
Test positivity has ticked up in L.A. County in recent weeks, though we’re still well below peak COVID levels. If you get COVID now, here’s how to treat it, how long to isolate, how to get Paxlovid, and more information on getting healthy.
July 28, 2023