Some monuments are movie stars. So it is with Griffith Observatory. Great cheekbones. Uncommon presence. Something in the eyes. Indeed, if L.A. has a tickle spot, it would be here …
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Blind surfer Pete Gustin hits the waves to challenge himself
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSurfing has a steep learning curve that has discouraged its fair share of newcomers. You may be tossed around by waves, yelled at by locals or hit by an errant …
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Never feel those L.A. earthquakes? We want to hear from you
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEven if you didn’t feel the ground move beneath your feet during Friday morning’s 4.2 magnitude SoCal earthquake, or the 4.1 shaker that rattled nerves (if not windows) on New …
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I was a worrier. An overthinker. A planner. But plans don’t always work out. So I shut my eyes and pointed at a map of Los Angeles. I lifted my …
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Guide to Elysian Valley (Frogtown), L.A.: What to do, see and eat
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNestled between the Golden State Freeway and the Los Angeles River, Elysian Valley — also known as Frogtown because of the western toads that once inundated the residential streets — …
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She gave up everything to start beauty brand Tatcha. What happens after it’s sold?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLast month, it was announced that San Francisco beauty brand Tatcha was being acquired by European consumer goods conglomerate Unilever, whose diverse brand roster includes Hellmann’s, Ben & Jerry’s, Axe …
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How to get over freeway fears when driving makes you anxious
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMy New Year’s resolution this year is simple. This weekend — my first back in L.A. after visiting family for the holidays — I will drive to the 101 freeway …
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After the holidays, like many, we get burned out on the rich comfort foods and sugary drinks that define the season: Come January, a break feels not just necessary but …
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Growing veggies in pots is easy, once you know these 6 secrets
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThis story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Here’s all you need to know, plus learn how to successfully grow fruits and herbs in a contained …
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In a TikTok that has been viewed nearly 1 million times, a woman explains that her husband’s approach to calming down after an argument is “by being in my skin, …