Universal Studios Hollywood has long been slated to have the biggest theme park opening of 2026 with its new high-speed coaster, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. But with no officially …
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Widowed in my late 50s, I fell for the man who asked to nap with me
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWe’d progressed from walking in the park to perching across from each other in my living room to sitting side by side on the family room sofa. It was grief …
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3 shady morning hikes around L.A. where you can escape the heat
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt’s a rare day when you cannot hike somewhere in Los Angeles. But as I write this, L.A. County is under an extreme heat warning through Thursday evening. California recently …
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In search of the meaning of ‘Mozingo’
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After a wet, hot winter, summer fruit trees in SoCal are suffering
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWelcome to mid-summer! I hope you’ve been enjoying the fruit of the season. I know some of you might have been missing some old reliables this year. I wrote a …
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They completed all of L.A. Times’ 101 Best California Experiences
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBy December of 2023, Paul Preston realized that his girlfriend Susan Huckle was a big fan of road trips and lists. So for Christmas, he gave her L.A. Times’ ”101 …
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Fermenting food is nothing new, but gut health is taking the spotlight
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMore people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular. Now, a generation- and …
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The best Disneyland tips, according to Disney’s Chris Mortensen
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesArrive early — or stay late — for low wait times. Be wary of rushing straight to the most popular attractions at the park, as many others will have that …
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A local’s guide to vibrant, soulful, often-misunderstood Oakland
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOakland is a town often misunderstood. As someone who’s lived in the city and still spends a ton of time there, I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly. …
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Rare, stinky double corpse flower bloom draws people to the Huntington
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Huntington’s long-awaited stink has arrived. Two corpse flowers nicknamed Odora and Odorysseus have bloomed at the San Marino conservatory, drawing thousands for the rare occasion and quickly surpassing last …