In case you totally tuned out during the holidays and haven’t heard, Southern California water agencies have already declared a drought emergency for 2023, so expect another tight year for …
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Where did you travel this year? Morocco, Pebble Beach and beyond
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHow do you measure a year? It’s a question repeated multiple times in “Seasons of Love,” the 1996 hit song written by “Rent” writer and composer Jonathan Larson. “In daylights, …
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9 Vietnamese restaurants in the SGV, for banh mi and beyond
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBorn and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, I can tell you that it has been an absolute pleasure as someone who loves food: The culinary landscape is bountiful, exciting …
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Anna Kendrick’s Sunday Funday in L.A. includes hiking, disco
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn Sunday Funday, L.A. people give us a play-by-play of their ideal Sunday around town. Find ideas and inspiration on where to go, what to eat and how to enjoy …
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Maybe two weeks into the relationship, Emily said to me, “You know this is just an affair, right? I want to make sure we’re on the same page.” “I know,” …
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Why you should grow the native plant toyon in your garden
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIf you’re out hiking this time of year, you may have noticed an explosion of bright red berries all along the Santa Monica Mountains and San Gabriel Foothills. It’s a …
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Best thrift stores in L.A. to shop for sustainable holiday gifts
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Coalition Thrift Store is another of Ventura’s cavernous warehouses filled with every kind of used merchandise and people eager to browse and buy. Donations were coming in so fast …
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In a region where winter temperatures often rise above 80, we have no business being able to ice skate at will, but we can. Even at the beach. You never …
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Things to do around L.A. over the holidays: hike, ski, swim
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesYesterday marked the darkest day of the year. Whether you’re spending the next week solo or among a circle of friends and family, I hope you’re finding a bit of …
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A man’s holiday lights display helped land him a top job at Roku
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPALO ALTO — On a chilly December evening, 54-year-old engineer Mark Robins opened a laptop inside his son’s room to demonstrate the software he uses to control the 10,000 lights …