I have a “big” birthday coming up. It’s the big 70 (gulp!). I’d like to throw myself a party, but one that might seem more fit for a 7-year-old than …
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This story is part of Image’s April’s Thresholds issue, a tour of L.A. architecture as it’s actually experienced. I lived part of my teen years in Brasília, the capital built …
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Paul W. Downs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPaul W. Downs can’t help it that even on the weekends, his life intersects with “Hacks,” the HBO comedy he co-created and co-showruns with his wife, Lucia Aniello, and their …
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Despite razor-thin profits, chefs give their time and food to charity. Why they do it
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLooking back at the years when chefs became the stars of charity fundraisers. Plus, one of the city’s most accessible tasting menus, the loss of a great cheese shop and …
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They lost their homes to fire. Now they’re rebuilding with all-electric.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNo 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 …