My New Year’s resolution this year was to walk, jog, bike or hike at least one mile a day. By Jan. 6, I’d traversed almost 18 miles and felt awesome. …
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Poppy Liu
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWith a toddler, a Shih Tzu and several chickens, actor Poppy Liu has a full house. “I’m raising so many beings,” said the “Hacks” star, who recently appeared in the …
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14 places in L.A. that every Disney lover must visit at least once
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe long-standing Tam O’Shanter, one of L.A.’s first and most stable themed restaurants, was designed by Harry Oliver, an artisan trained in Hollywood art direction, storybook houses and corporate whimsy. …
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His dad went to federal prison for fraud. Should I have run away?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen Mark told me on our first date that he co-owned a mortgage bank with his father, Wes, who had been to federal prison for fraud, I should have run …
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Los Angeles Times News Quiz this week: Who will play Jesus at the Hollywood Bowl?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA back-to-back NASCAR win, an Igloo ice chest recall, stormy weather and a starry “Jesus Christ Superstar” are among the topics tackled in this week’s News Quiz
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A coalition of Japanese chefs across 20 restaurants in L.A. — including Times 101 Best Restaurants such as Hayato, Mori Nozomi and Sushi Kisen — have formed Japanese Chefs Unite …
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5 exercises for your lower back to alleviate desk job aches and pains
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesProlonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen …
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Best restaurants to celebrate a special occasion in Los Angeles
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn October my best friend and I were having dinner at a clubby West Hollywood restaurant where the food was meh and the evening needed salvaging. I knew how. “Let’s …
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Esperanza Spalding and Milton Nascimento perform at 2220 Arts
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOn Friday night, legends came together at 2220 Arts to celebrate “Milton + esperanza,” nominated tonight for a Grammy in the Best Jazz Vocal album category. Milton Nascimento flew from …
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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 …