• Big Basin Redwoods State Park, near Santa Cruz, is recovering after fire scorched almost the entire park in 2020.• Of 115 miles of trails and fire roads in the …
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Airport facials, anyone? The 7 best luxury lounges at LAX
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBest for: Ultra-luxury travelers who want extra privacy What it’s like inside: Though it doesn’t come cheap, PS is the ultimate commercial-yet-feels-private airport experience. Travelers begin their journey at a …
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What is Saturn Return? Chani Nicholas offers an explainer
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn November of 2020, I went on my first mushroom trip. I chose the date arbitrarily, eventually landing on Black Friday because of the poetic ring to it, a wink …
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‘SalviSoul’ chef Karla Tatiana Vasquez shares favorite L.A. businesses
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesChef Karla Tatiana Vasquez has made a career out of highlighting the complexities of Central American cooking. “It’s a fusion cuisine because we have influences that tie us back to …
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7 L.A. social clubs for making friends and learning something new
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA few years ago Todd Lerew, 38, began collecting club memberships in Los Angeles. He joined clubs you’ve probably heard of, like the Elks, the L.A. Historical Society and the …
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“Lioness” star Laysla De Oliveira on her acting career and Hollywood
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesI first meet Laysla De Oliveira for our shoot day at a Hollywood motel. She arrives tall and affable, hugs for all. She recently got her hair chopped off, her …
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Where to dine or order takeout on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWe all know that the holidays are about spending quality time with your loved ones — and when delicious food is involved, even better! But curating a home-cooked menu that …
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In 2019, Pablo Moix and Steve Livigni’s Venice bar hidden behind Scopa Italian Roots was catching fire as one of the nation’s most unusual drinking destinations. The pair had spent …
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Disneyland doubles down on diverse live shows for the holidays
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOne of the Disneyland Resort’s new holiday offerings is a show featuring the young guitar-slinging character of Miguel from “Coco.” But it’s ultimately rooted in a culture and history that …
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Looking for the L.A. Times crossword puzzle? Try our News Quiz first
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSenior features writer Adam Tschorn is a former small-town newspaper editor, game-show question-and-answer man and fashion scribe who joined the Los Angeles Times in 2007. He currently covers a wide …