The sky is clear and PCH is open for the first time since January — summer is approaching in L.A. Celebrate the ease in traffic with a coastal road trip …
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How trails are recovering from the Eaton and Palisades fires
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEaton Canyon and adjacent federal land that burned in the January wildfires in L.A. County will remain closed through 2026 and maybe longer given the extensive damage caused by the …
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I had to ask myself: Would getting married make me less of an artist?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMarriage has been ingrained in me since I could form memories. That my purpose in life is to get married and have babies. I know this sounds old-fashioned and maybe …
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Felix Mallard
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhat Felix Mallard has grown to appreciate about living in L.A. is that there’s a pocket of town to match every vibe — even if that vibe is “Aussie,” which …
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A good plate of Sinaloa-style aguachile starts with liquid hot peppers, lots of lime, and freshly butterflied, raw shrimp. The flavor and heat build like a strong corrido: dramatic and …
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Palm Springs-area pools with waterslides, lazy rivers and day passes
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormerly a Hyatt Regency, this expansive resort underwent a $64-million property-wide renovation in 2024 and rebranded to fall under the luxury Grand Hyatt umbrella. The rooms, villas and restaurants all …
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The L.A. Times subscriber hike ventured to Point Mugu State Park
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOn Saturday morning, about 20 L.A. Times subscribers attended our fourth Times subscriber hike, this time a 3.5-mile trek to Sycamore Canyon falls in Point Mugu State Park. It was …
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11 ways for the LGBTQ community and allies to celebrate Pride Month
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPride Month, which officially starts Sunday, is already in full swing and continuing through June with a host of activities and events. (After Long Beach Pride in mid-May, West Hollywood, …
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Is a restaurant worth a visit simply because it’s been around longer than that bottle of yellow mustard in your refrigerator? Longer than your oldest living relative? Maybe. Proper respect …
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25 fabulous things to do in L.A. to kick off the summer of 2025
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFrom ziplining at Catalina Island to catching a live jazz show on a farm, here are 25 ways kick off your ultimate summer in L.A.