LAX-ZIH

I usually start looking at flights for next February about now. Last year we flew Phoenix to ZIH direct with American.... They are an Alaskan partner. Great! Used our Alaska miles. This year that doesn't seem available, so I looked at flying LAX to ZIH.....I figured I could find a way to get to LA somehow. I might be dumb but it seems there's no direct LAX to ZIH flights? Apparently you have to fly to Dallas first? BTW I'm trying to use my Alaska miles.