It was, of all things, a Reddit post that changed the trajectory of Casey Johnston’s life in 2013. Up until that point, her workouts and diet were informed by tips …
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Charlap Hyman & Herrero reimagine a dentist’s office for Dr. Kiyan
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCan I interest you in a trip to the dentist? No? Not exactly the trip you’re looking to win on a game show, is it? Most people, myself included, fear …
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Transplants and natives share their stories on when LA became home
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGood morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know: Newsletter Sign up for Essential California The …
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In the Go-Getter softball league, there’s no surrendering to time
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesInfielder Eddie Castorena, 75, wore two braces under his Old Spice uniform, one for his knee and one for his back. Big Red catcher Tony Spallino, 67, was moving pretty …
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She was on the Westside. I was scared of L.A. freeways. Would we last?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe first time I ever drove on the freeway was to tell my girlfriend that I loved her. At this point, I had lived in L.A. for four years. “You …
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22 people share the moment they knew they had become an L.A. ‘local’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAt what point does an L.A. resident become an L.A. local? The Times wanted to know, so we asked readers what solidified it for them. When did they feel like …
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Mara Brock Akil
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMara Brock Akil has a love story with Los Angeles that runs deep. She was born in Compton, raised in such neighborhoods as Baldwin Hills, Windsor Hills and Ladera Heights, …
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Robert Barajas Jr. wakes up every morning at 2 a.m. to start making birria horneada — “ovened,” he says. “We used to make it in the ground, now we use …
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p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> I’m at peace with the idea that I won’t be visiting space in my lifetime. The cost of space tourism is out of reach for me and the …
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It’s a crisp, clear Southern California day, and I’m at Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park with Austin Nicassio. He’s ripping up a steep dirt trail covered in rocks and roots …