We met at a boba shop on Santa Monica Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue perfectly situated between our apartments in the lively heart of West Hollywood. I wore light-wash jeans with …
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Looking for the L.A. Times crossword puzzle? Try our News Quiz first
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhat role is generating Oscar buzz for Timothée Chalamet? What chemical compound is the L.A. City Council thinking about banning? Who is making “Squid Game” merch? If you know the …
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These are the 9 coolest dog parks in Southern California — fur real!
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA well-designed dog park offers plenty of opportunities for pups and people alike when it comes to exercising, chatting and sniffing. (OK, maybe that last one is just for the …
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On Big Bear’s slopes, a new lift opens. Is a link between resorts next?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSnow has been slow to arrive in Big Bear this year, but the long-term forecast calls for big changes. Bear Mountain resort in Big Bear is adding its first new …
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Ring in 2025 with 25 exceptional New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day meals
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNew year, more flavor! Kickstart 2025 by enjoying a celebratory dinner or brunch at one of L.A.’s best restaurants.
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Strong at any age: Older adults share their favorite fitness routines
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMark Olson at the gym. (Mark Olsen) “Throughout my life I’ve been a skier, weightlifter, hiker and runner, including many local 10K races. Following open-heart aortic valve replacement surgery in …
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4 tips for feeling festive without drinking during the holidays
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesI covered my empty wine glass as the Italian waitress made her rounds, a bottle of Chianti in hand. “I’m not drinking right now,” I said, even though I was …
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In late October, a beloved L.A. duo, Valerie Akiko Campbell and Justin Romero of Freak City, met with another beloved duo in Tokyo, Nene and Ryugo Ishida of the Yurufuwa …
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L.A. ceramist Emily Haynes crafts Midcentury Modern-inspired pots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLike most working moms, Los Angeles ceramist Emily Haynes has mastered the art of multitasking. “Please excuse the boxes of popcorn,” she says with a warm smile, leading the way …
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L.A. Times writers share their favorite gifts from the Gift Guide
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhat gifts might our Gift Guide pickers pick if they were guided to pick gifts from the lists of the other gift pickers to give? Asking that question aloud might …