As the sun begins to set over the San Gabriel Mountains, a group of people runs across a vibrant turf soccer field, passing a ball through the air. They’re surrounded …
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People are dumping Tinder. The dating app wants to reignite its spark by getting singles offline
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMore than a decade ago, Tinder became the hottest dating app, transforming modern romance by making it possible for singles to swipe through people’s profiles, match and meet up. Now, …
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Equihua’s sleepwear line goes deeper than pajamas. It’s ‘Dreamware’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesYears ago, there was a recurring dream that fashion designer Brenda Equihua couldn’t shake. In the dream, there was always a flood. Sometimes, she was the one being swept away; …
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Nike ends its annual wellness week that gave employees an extra paid week off
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNike Inc. has ended an initiative that gave employees an extra week off each year to promote mental health and wellness. Nike’s annual “Wellness Week,” which started in 2021, had …
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I started catching feelings for my building superintendent
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesI still think about the night before I left Los Angeles — the way Matt and I finally stopped pretending we were just friends and how his pit bull, Jesus, …
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Why more workers are building ‘portfolio careers’ with side gigs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs workers face frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs, some have decided to branch out from their traditional careers. They’re taking on side jobs to bring in additional income …
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There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, and they mostly strike women. Here’s what to know
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOur immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues. What …
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Elephant Hill may be L.A.’s next great park. Will we save it in time?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesI stood atop a lookout point in the heart of Los Angeles County watching the sunset paint downtown L.A. a deep orange. I was amazed to be alone in the …
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Born into this world of an alcoholic father And a bible-preaching mother A Southern, half-breed, Black, bisexual Whose father was killed in eyesight at the age of three Now a …
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A timeline of Gyopo, the arts and culture organization in Los Angeles
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Korean diaspora has a complex relationship with the word “gyopo.” In the most literal sense, it refers to Koreans living in another country as immigrants. David Kang, former USC …