No one is forcing fire survivors in Altadena and Pacific Palisades to rebuild their new homes all-electric. But many of them want to, for health reasons, cost savings, or because …
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Must-have design and fashion items for your home and closet
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThis story is part of Image’s April’s Thresholds issue, a tour of L.A. architecture as it’s actually experienced. If you buy a product linked on our site, The Times may …
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Designer furniture and fashion showroom Archived gives the history behind one of its most special pieces
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThis story is part of Image’s April’s Thresholds issue, a tour of L.A. architecture as it’s actually experienced. You hear it before you see it. Turning the corner of the …
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Artist Sayre Gomez talks about his painting “Vertigo” at David Kordansky Gallery
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThis story is part of Image’s April’s Thresholds issue, a tour of L.A. architecture as it’s actually experienced. A landmark is a landmark because it tells you that you’re home …
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Dating in your 40s isn’t easy. But I was willing to give it a try
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEditor’s note: A version of this story was performed by the author during the L.A. Affairs Live storytelling event on April 3. I am engaged. Which I didn’t think would …
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This L.A. mailman retired after 42 years. Hundreds showed up to his farewell party
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThere were 200 people on the back patio of Glassell Park’s Verdugo Bar, and John Ayala had a hug for all of them. Wiping tears from his eyes as he …
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L.A. book clubs reimagined with silent parties, book crawls
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAt first glance, the horde of pedestrians — mostly young women — circling the streets of Santa Monica in late January appeared to be a run club. Indeed, many were …
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When tickets for the 2028 L.A. Olympics dropped earlier this month for locals, emotions around town quickly moved from pure excitement to shock and confusion. Prices have been all over …
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Since I started DJing nearly a decade ago, it’s been a dream of mine to DJ at a music festival, a place where music lovers of all walks of life …