I didn’t come to Southern California to find love. I came because I was tired. Tired of working too many hours with a chronic illness. Tired of my side gig …
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At 93, legendary Disney imagineer Bob Gurr has stories to tell
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBob Gurr has often joked that if it’s at Disneyland and it moves, he likely had a hand in its design. Gurr first started working for Disney in late 1954, …
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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 …
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Taylor Tomlinson
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTaylor Tomlinson, the comedian and writer who has hosted the CBS talk and variety show “After Midnight” for two seasons, has lived in Los Angeles for nine years. But thanks …
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Ask us your questions about L.A. and we’ll share very specific recs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn L.A., there are two types of locals: those who have a Google Maps list filled with recommendations ready to go for every scenario. And those those who panic at …
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Southern California’s Catholic leaders reflect on Pope Francis
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThree years ago, on the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ papacy, I wrote a story describing the humble Jesuit-born Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the first pope to be “a bit …
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3 L.A. activities where you can observe wildlife up close
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesI did not expect the hummingbird to be so calm as a biologist gently placed the bird’s wing on a caliper to measure it. The tiny flying jewel laid stock-still …
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How to fix polluted soil after L.A. fires without scraping
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAngelenos are understandably worried about the toxins deposited by smoke and ash from the Eaton and Palisades urban wildfires in January, but after L.A. Times Plants tested soil around eight …
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Tell us: When did you officially feel like a ‘local’ in L.A.?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSeven years ago, after visiting Los Angeles nearly every summer to spend time with relatives and friends, I took the plunge and finally moved from Las Vegas to L.A. Two …
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How the Los Feliz Albertsons’ unofficial Instagram blew up
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones• The Los Feliz Albertsons’ unofficial Instagram page has thousands of followers, including celebrities like Kristen Schaal and Karina Longworth.• Until now, the creators of the meme-based fan account have …