Near the bottom of a list of things crime fiction writer Raymond Chandler hated was that ubiquitous Los Angeles demographic: “actors.” The list, simply titled “THINGS I HATE,” was one of ...

San Diego County, known for its stunning coastline, scenic views, and rich cultural history, has long served as an ...

Firefighters are scrambling to corral flames churning along hillsides in Los Angeles as winds have gained strength across ...

Raymond Chandler’s America: “Chandler’s view of American culture . . . is developed most plainly and relentlessly in The Long Goodbye, a novel unsparing of the idle, self-indulgent and ...

Santa Ana winds in Southern California are often-fierce winds that topple power lines and trees and can turn a spark into a ...

Raymond Chandler was an author and a screenwriter. He is best known for his detective novels and their protagonist, the private detective Philip Marlowe. His writing style, combining psychology ...

Phoenix police arrested 25-year-old Raymond French on Friday in connection with the May 2024 shooting death of 37-year-old ...

Fans and collectors sought to connect with the hard-boiled detective writer’s vision of Los Angeles in a recent auction of his personal items, including never-before-published writings.