Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston in Obsession. Other movies and TV shows have addressed the whole “I wish more than anything that the person I had a crush on loved me” notion in cutesy, ...

At 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, the “Queen of Latin Music” Shakira will bring hip-shaking action and genre-blending pop to ...

The band will perform a full-album playthrough of The Beach Boys Love You, the 1977 album that became a cult hit, with Brian Wilson saying it was “my favorite album we ever did.” ...

At the risk of oversharing, I’ve been a bit depressed lately—and one of the side effects has been weight gain. Very recently, I’ve found a foothold that should allow me to try to climb out of this ...

News you should know, including a recall of potentially amputating lawn chairs; Peter Thiel's country-shopping; and more!

Desert legend Dave Catching is turning 65, and he’s celebrating with another birthday show on Saturday, June 6, at Pappy and ...

On this week’s Independent comics page, which gets annoyed every time it hears the word “Hormuz”: The K Chronicles marvels at the persuasive powers of Pastor Robert Morris; Claytoonz enjoys some ...

The creation of the Salton Sea Conservancy means funding for projects will now have a line item in every year’s state budget. Senate Bill 583, passed by the California Legislature and signed into law ...