MERAUX, La. — Across the calm waters behind a pumping station near Lake Borgne, hundreds of saplings stand out in the mist, wrapped in white plastic cylinders. To get there and to …
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What if just 1 in 10 people changed how they eat, drive, heat or shop?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesClimate change is often viewed as an issue that’s too big for individual action to matter. But calculations show that personal choices add up, and the impact can be significant. …
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10 Black-owned restaurants to support in Pasadena and Altadena
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesI’ve never lived in Pasadena, but the city that sits below the San Gabriel Mountains in northeast L.A. has always felt like home. As a kid, I’d run into my …
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Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here’s who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Colorectal cancer is a threat not just to older adults but increasingly to young men and women, too. It’s now the top cancer killer of Americans younger than 50. The …
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Artist Ako Castuera is best known for her work on the award-winning animated series “Adventure Time.” As a writer and storyboard artist, she helped intrepid heroes Jake the Dog and …
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Best Venezuelan and Colombian spots for arepas in Los Angeles
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn the streets of Cartagena, Colombia, cumbia musicians beat tambora drums and blow into flautas, women in red, yellow and blue ruffled dresses whisk by, and sweating food vendors push …
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Season 2 of “You” — available on Netflix — gets one thing right about moving to Los Angeles: It’s a city that’s easy for East Coasters to fall in love …
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Three L.A. couples celebrate Valentine’s Day in Acne Studios
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesStyled in Acne Studios’ Valentine’s Day edit, three L.A. creative couples brought us into their worlds as they reflected on their artistic journeys, relationships and personal styles as a tool …
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A prodigal L.A. pizza star returns to bake the city’s best sourdough
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn November, a visiting friend and I snagged two seats at Bar Etoile for a quick dinner before I drove her to the airport. Etoile’s co-owner Jill Bernheimer has also …
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Sheila E.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe way Sheila E. remembers it, she received her first call about a gig as a working Los Angeles musician as she was busy unpacking the moving truck with which …