As the end of the year barrels toward us, L.A.’s restaurant scene is showing no signs of slowing down. In a recent report, Food General Manager Laurie Ochoa noted that, …
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Why doesn’t L.A. have more native street trees? It’s complicated
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones• Native trees should grow easily in Southern California, so why are so few of our street trees California natives? • The highest priority is bringing more resilient shade trees …
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Van Cleef & Arpels pop-up at South Coast Plaza The ultimate in luxury, Van Cleef & Arpels has a pop-up at South Coast Plaza this fall. Interact with the Ludo …
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The best thing about Halloween season is that you don’t even have to love spooky things — or being scared or dressing up in an elaborate costume — to enjoy …
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• When is the right time to harvest that outdoor pot plant in the fall? According to Grow It From Home co-founder Emily Gogol, there are two considerations at play: …
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Best pumpkin spice lattes to try from Los Angeles coffee shops
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCall it basic, or call it one of the most brilliant marketing ploys the coffee world has ever seen. Heralding fall with the same gusto as an afternoon of apple …
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Sasheer Zamata
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHere’s a shortlist of American cities Sasheer Zamata has called home: Brooklyn, N.Y.; Charlottesville, Va.; Indianapolis; Lexington, Ky.; San Antonio; and Riverside. The actor, comedian and former “Saturday Night Live” …
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Looking for the LA Times crossword? Try our News Quiz first
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWelcome to the first Los Angeles Times News Quiz of fall, where the scent of pumpkin spice is wafting and the riffed-from-the-headline questions are fluttering about like autumnal foliage. I …
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These hiking trails are closed because of the Bridge, Line and Airport fires
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs firefighters complete the final steps to controlling three blazes around Southern California, it’s becoming clearer how and where hiking trails will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Some trails …
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13 romantic restaurants where you can impress a date for under $100
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNeed affordable ideas for date night? These L.A. restaurants provide a romantic vibe and delicious food without the steep price tag.