The thing that first brought MC Lyte to Los Angeles? New York’s historic Blizzard of 1996. “I always said I wasn’t going to do another winter in New York, but …
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Editor’s note: The Wild is all about featuring a variety of exciting voices from SoCal’s outdoors scene. For the next several weeks, that voice will belong to Times staff writer …
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(aliana mt / For The Times) As a child, my dreams of Los Angeles were often apocalyptic. At first, I figured: “This is what a nightmare is.” Now I dream …
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15 Angeleno-approved alternatives to L.A.'s usual tourist spots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhile there’s nothing inherently wrong with taking visitors to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, there are plenty of ways to enjoy local wonders with thinner crowds and better parking.
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How much would you pay for these kicks? Test your knowledge of the hot collectible sneaker market by guessing what these shoes cost at the CoolKicks store on Los Angeles’ …
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Rembert Browne on the healing power of an L.A. tennis court
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones(aliana mt / For The Times) There he was, angel of mine. It was the spring of 2023 and I was turning to walk back to my car. All four …
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After taking in the exhibitions at Craft Contemporary (formerly the Craft and Folk Art Museum), shop for one-of-a-kind contemporary crafts by more than 20 Los Angeles-based makers at the Holiday …
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What’s that old adage? If you want to know what the kids are wearing, go to Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival. After a four-year hiatus, the sold-out festival came back with …
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You can now take a 2-mile walk through LAX. What to see and eat.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt’s a fact of life for millions who live in Los Angeles and plenty who pass through: You’re going to spend hours at LAX. Awkward, restless, unproductive hours. Or you …
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How to handle holiday party stress when it sounds exhausting
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTake a moment to time-travel back to December 2019, when invitations to actual, in-person holiday parties flew fast and furiously and you had to decide which to go to, or …