It’s no secret that teens are difficult to shop for. For one, it’s tough to keep up with the latest trends they are into — those trends can change within …
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How to live it up in Los Angeles like writer Eve Babitz did
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesL.A. is a harmony of contradictions: It’s a bankrupt skyscraper covered in graffiti, a Mercedes-Benz G-class SUV with an expired registration, the quiet confusion of wondering whether a stranger’s outfit …
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First look: Inside California’s new $600-million casino that’s bigger than Caesars Palace
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNext time you’re driving the Grapevine and nearing the forest of oil rigs on the outskirts of Bakersfield, look for a six-story guitar. That would be the Hard Rock Casino …
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Martin Starr
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen it comes to knowing his way around Los Angeles, actor Martin Starr is an expert. Born in Santa Monica, Starr says his family moved around the region often. ”I …
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What happens when a chef invites customers into his home for dinner
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhy chef Daniel Patterson turned his home into a supper club. Plus, the return of Ray Garcia’s Broken Spanish, mole-inspired Thanksgiving turkey, a cocktailian spirit revival, cheesy recipes for fall, …
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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, …