Based on the number of local L.A. content creators that have visited Tian Xiang — a small, nondescript herbal medicine shop in Los Angeles’ Chinatown — you might think it’s …
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When’s the last time you said “only in L.A.”? We want to hear about it
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThere’s no place in the world quite like L.A. If you’ve spent any time living in this diverse, vibrant city, chances are you have a few stories under your belt …
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New restaurants, pop-ups and bars to try in Los Angeles this September
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSchool is back in session and there’s a natural tendency to lean into the fall season. But Angelenos know that this is when the summer heat truly descends. Luckily, there …
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Disney no longer magical to guests denied Disability Access Service
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGood morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Sept. 1. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: Newsletter …
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tony Gonzalez
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen NFL Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez was growing up in Torrance, he remembers spending Sundays watching the Los Angeles Raiders on television. After all, “they had Bo …
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Looking for the LA Times crossword? Try our new game 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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After a fall, I took a chance and flirted with a sexy guy in the ER
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesI am an 81-year-old widow with shaky balance. But friends have told me that I have a face and outlook as those of a younger woman. Not too long ago, …
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The best Hollywood movie studio tours, from Warner Bros. to Universal
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTourists view a variety of locations during the Sony Studios lot tour, with Tony Tasset’s 94-foot, 2012-constructed rainbow that references “The Wizard of Oz” in the distance. (Allen J. Schaben/Los …
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These day hikes in Kings Canyon National Park are uncrowded and serene
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHiking in and around L.A. can often feel like its own mini-vacation. Our local public lands offer many different types of escape, whether you want to take a quick run …
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This L.A. resident took a vow of silence. Here’s how he makes it work
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOn a recent Monday in August, Kevito Clark hosted a video conference call to discuss the next installment of a game night he runs at the LINE LA, a hotel …