Fear of God and Adidas launch Athletics After three years in the making, Fear of God Athletics has launched. The sports line hearkens back to late ’90s and early 2000s …
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Why you should invite a neighbor over for dinner this holiday season
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWe are living in an age of placeless possibility: a time when we can instantly get in touch with another person no matter where they are on the planet through …
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I wanted to date my mentor’s colleague. Was that a problem?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones“I love your work. Are you teaching anywhere?” I messaged the author on Instagram. Her novels were all set in the sun-spilled hills of Los Angeles; I’d read them since …
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A forgotten amusement park made by famous artists reemerges
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor decades, one of the world’s most unusual and unlikely amusement parks sat forgotten in shipping containers about two hours north of Dallas. Its visitors? Raccoons, some snakes. All the …
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California native plant wholesalers are pushing non-native drought-tolerant plants too
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWelcome to the December issue of the L.A. Times Plants newsletter. Yes, I know it’s the holidays. However, we have plenty to keep plant people busy this month. First, let …
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Grammy-nominated Terrace Martin reflects on life, career and legacy
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTerrace Martin, the Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist, rapper, singer, engineer and producer known for his genre-bending prowess rooted in hip-hop and jazz. Martin wears a Ralph Lauren polo shirt, Todd Snyder vest …
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With Beyonce “Renaissance,” is Black American music now an out-of-reach luxury?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThere has long been a discrepancy between the Black musician on stage and the private life she leads. There’s an irreconcilable gap between the singer during performance and her at …
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New restaurants and pop-ups to try in Los Angeles this December
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNo matter how you celebrate, the holiday season brings a certain magic to Los Angeles. Shopping centers and seasonal pop-ups erect giant decorated trees, blast fake snow machines and hang …
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Hiking wasn’t my primary concern when I RSVPed to a destination wedding in an architecturally stunning town in central Mexico. Sipping margaritas and strolling romantic cobblestone streets sprang to mind …
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How to get into pickleball if you’ve got no one to play with
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPickleball leagues around the city host what’s called “open play,” where anyone can show up and jump into a game with strangers. Usually, there’s at least one court reserved for …