Grandpa John's Rib Shack is closed — but for how long?

Can you spot this snake before it bites you?

Before you cheat and look at the next photo in the gallery, see if you can spot the Copperhead hiding in this forest scene. If you had some trouble don't worry, everyone at Chron.com did too.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Guilt By Association: Why Franklin Graham is Bad for My Church

As a Baptist minister, I wish to state that Mr. Graham does not speak for me, nor for a large, and rapidly growing segment in the broad stream of Christianity.

Why Churches Can't Do Ministry the Way They Used To

By: Dennis BickersIf they want to successfully impact a changing world for Jesus Christ, pastors and churches must continually reinvent themselves. Churches will either continue to reinvent themselves or they will die.

10 Things No Concealed Carrier Should Ever Do

By James England via concealednation.org There are way more than 10 things you should never do as a concealed carrier…or as a firearms owner in general. But we’ve decided to pick 10 extremely important ones. We’re not judging you if you do these things – we’re just saying it’s the opposite of responsible . . . 10. …

How to Remove a Tree Stump Painlessly

This article shows you how to do a tree stump removal without breaking your back. This stump removal method is safe and effective, and doesn’t require...

How to Grill Ribs as Succulent and Juicy as the Finest Rib Shack

Our Test Kitchen's comprehensive guide to rib grilling, including which ribs to buy and how to tell when the meat is done. Step-by-step images illustrate.

Pasadena’s beloved barbecue restaurant Big Mama’s Rib Shack closes on July 20

The family-owned Big Mama’s Rib Shack lost its lease

Ribs: 5 sure-fire tips for grilling perfect ribs

Here's how to make delicious barbecued ribs at home

Dont be intimidated: There is nothing like the homemade taste.

JOHN EGGERS COLUMN: A reason why we have and need grandpas and...

By the time my grandchild, expected in December, graduates from high school, I will be 90 years old. What changes will have occurred between now and then? Will I still be well enough to attend his/her graduation ceremony? Will there still be graduation ceremonies? Will Bemidji still have a Paul and Babe?...

How a man tracked down his grandpa's long lost car in Minnesota

Ohio man's search for beloved car culminated in Minnesota.

JOHN BRUMMETT: A long, hard way back

They had an overflow crowd Thursday night for the meeting of the Pulaski County Democratic Party. They ran out of forms to sign up new members.

John Grace: What if you live longer than expected?

Columnist John Grace asks are you financially prepared to lie to 115? He thinks most of us likely are not.

It’s a long shot, but here’s how the Bruins can land John Tavares

So the Bruins are in on John Tavares.That sentence is true — hinted by general manager Don Sweeney on Saturday in Dallas and now confirmed — and it shows you how far this team has come in the NHL’s pecking order. For if the Bruins are at the table, that means there is a mutual interest. It’s not just Sweeney tapping on the front door asking, “Can I come in and play?”

How to Smoke Ribs

I consider ribs to be one of the holy trinities of low-and-slow barbecue, but getting them just right (i.e. the perfect bite that doesn’t “fall of the bone” despite popular lore, kissed with just the right amount of seasoning and smoke) takes practice.  Here to get you started in the rig

What diners can expect when Shake Shack opens Nov. 7 in Long Beach

The new restaurant at 2nd & PCH is the chain’s 10th to open in Los Angeles County since 2016.

Elon Musk, Jerome Powell, Home Depot, AT&T, Shake Shack

U.S. stock futures decline amid a series of geopolitical risks that trimmed risked appetite; Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will testify before a Senate committee on Tuesday; the SEC asks a judge to hold Tesla's Elon Musk in contempt of court; Home Depot, Macy's and Palo Alto Networks report earnings.

Ribs 101: How to cook ribs like a pro

Simple as ribs may appear, there’s an art to mastering them. This slideshow includes tips from the Los Angeles Times' Noelle Carter on how to cook ribs like a pro.