Collage featuring Mono Silver Zeug Cutlery Set. (Beth Hoeckel / For The Times) June is a feeling that floats at the forefront of every Angeleno’s mind at some point or …
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New York City has the Empire State Building, Hollywood has cutout letters strung across a hillside, and Santa Monica has its pier: a single, focus-pulling element that looms large in …
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Los Angeles Times News Quiz this week: Dodgers get new uniforms, LAUSD issues a ban
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThis week’s news quiz is all about the new: new Dodger uniforms, new world records, new Tony winners and a surprising new place to smoke weed
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Where to find the best Jamaican restaurants in Los Angeles
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Jamaican patty, a cherished comfort food, offers savory and spicy island flavors in every bite. The pastry is most commonly enjoyed as a quick pick-me-up or light meal and …
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We decided on fresh start in L.A. Would the move ease my depression?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWe drove up a steep hill in our packed doughnut food truck to see our new house in Glassell Park for the first time. But we weren’t prepared for the …
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Paul Scheer
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPaul Scheer’s memoir, “Joyful Recollections of Trauma,” is not just a collection of harrowing — and often humorous confessions — but also a reminder that to persevere, we must strive …
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What began in the 1920s as a family-run roadside berry and tea destination has become a thriving SoCal theme park — and a fried chicken haven.
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L.A. billboard icon Anh Phoong tells her story, gets styled by Humberto Leon
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAnh Phoong stands in front of one of her L.A. billboards. Phoong wears Oori Ott bodysuit and shorts, Firmé Atelier jacket. (Kanya Iwana/For The Times) Anh Phoong isn’t afraid of …
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Want to be fearless? Try Cristina Moon’s belly button trick
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIf there are many paths up the mountain that is spiritual self-discovery, writer, strategist and Zen priest Cristina Moon is on one with an especially steep incline. “I think the …
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After renting tiny ADU and home near beach, owners travel like nomads
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAnyone who has obsessively scrolled through Zillow and Padmapper looking for rentals in Los Angeles knows how difficult it is to find housing in a city where most are renters. …