Southern California is a huge destination with tons to do, from beaches to amusement parks. These are the best things to do ...

On New Year’s Day, columnist David Allen and two friends go up to 1,600-foot peak of Griffith Park’s Mount Hollywood, enjoying scenery and surprise encounters.

Medium chance of showers about the Blue Mountains, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the north in the morning and afternoon. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight ...