There are stairs and then there is Hollywood High 16. In this oral history, the legends of the form pay tribute to the iconic stairway of iconic stairways — a …
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Breakup boot camp allows you to turn your pain into power
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen filmmaker Tito Molina told his business partner and ex-girlfriend that he was attending a breakup retreat to help him heal from their recent split, she offered to help him …
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MILWAUKEE — The high winds forecasters warned about are blasting down Wisconsin Avenue, but 15 grandmothers lining up in the street are ready to march. They’re dressed for this morning’s parade …
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This is part of the L.A. Times 2022 Gift Guide. See the full guide here. If you make a purchase using some of our links, the L.A. Times may be …
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Nicole Byer’s ideal L.A. Sunday: pole dancing, party hopping
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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Low-water backyard farm goes all in on hydroponic lettuce
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt’s a warming Sunday morning at the Atwater Village Farmers Market, and close to the entrance on Garden Avenue a chipper voice is beckoning shoppers. “Red vein sorrel!” The voice …
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Mammoth, Big Bear, Lake Tahoe: Unique things to do this winter
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSix inches of early November snow ushered in Mammoth Mountain’s ski season six days earlier than expected. Big Bear Mountain Resort welcomed skiers and snowboarders on Saturday, as did Heavenly …
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It was my first L.A. Thanksgiving. Why did I feel so lonely?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNew to Los Angeles and dreading my first Thanksgiving alone, I walked to the beach to clear my mind. I’d recently moved cross-country after a terrible breakup with a meditation …
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Thanksgiving, the L.A. way — 6 home cooks share their recipes
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen Thanksgiving rolls around each year, some things are certain: Turkeys will be roasted, potatoes will be mashed, and so many pumpkin pies will be baked on the big day. …
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No gear? No problem. Adventure awaits at these 9 'ready-to-camp' experiences around L.A.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSure, call it ‘glamping.’ These campsites in Joshua Tree, Ventura, Catalina and Big Bear do all (or most) of the work for you, allowing you to spend your time enjoying …