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How to take better photos of the night sky in Joshua Tree
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt’s no secret that one of the best stargazing spots in Southern California is Joshua Tree National Park. The park is an International Dark Sky Place — meaning that aside …
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Editor’s note: The Wild is all about featuring a variety of exciting voices from Southern California’s outdoors scene. For the next several weeks, we’re featuring guest writers (whom we’ve dubbed …
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Disneyland is a terrible first date — but a magical fifth
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen Ethan Wong took his Tinder match to Disneyland, it didn’t end happily ever after. Instead, there were some awkward silences, pricey snacks and a tense fireworks show where a …
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11 incredibly beautiful sacred spaces in Southern California that inspire awe
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSouthern California is filled with gorgeous Buddhist temples, meditation gardens, churches and synagogues that inspire awe. Here are some worth a visit. Get ready to be wowed.
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Ever since Don the Beachcomber debuted in Hollywood in the 1930s, tiki has ingrained itself in American bar culture. Nearly a century later, we still delight in drinking a Mai …
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Nine years ago, I fell for the son of my first boss in Hollywood. I had moved to Los Angeles after college, searching for home. An adoptee, I never felt …
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The Jungalow’s Justina Blakeney shares her perfect Sunday in L.A.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs an artist, designer, creative director and bestselling author, Justina Blakeney has always been intrigued by the power of mixing things up, particularly in Los Angeles. When she was a …
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Opinion: Pamela Anderson went to Paris Fashion Week without makeup. I’m nervous about following her example
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen Pamela Anderson attended the latest Paris Fashion Week completely makeup-free, the 56-year-old created an online frenzy. I first saw a photo of the makeup-less actress on X (formally Twitter). …
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Three years ago, Latinas in Cannabis spearheaded International Latinas in Cannabis Day on Sept. 30, marking the midpoint of Hispanic Heritage Month. This year, they hosted the inaugural Latinas in …