As he rolled up in front of my Van Nuys duplex, his teal Ford Tempo shimmering in the speckled fall sun, a wave of first-date excitement flooded my system. Leaning …
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A guide to South Pasadena: Best things to do, see and eat
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIf you grew up in the ‘70s or ‘80s, your vision of suburban America probably looks a lot like South Pasadena. There’s good reason. The picturesque town on the western …
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Sophie Calle, Frank Gehry and the artist’s California story
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSophie Calle, “In Memory of Frank Gehry’s Flowers,” 2014, 11 two-sided plexiglass-framed color photographs and text, arranged on a painted, grooved, wall-mounted wood shelf; fresh flowers in glass vase by …
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3 hikes near L.A. where wildflowers are thriving right now
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesI went to the Santa Monica Mountains on the hunt for wildflowers. I was nervous. What if I found absolutely nothing? I’d used data collected by plant lovers during previous …
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Track your steps? Here’s a less obvious way to improve your health
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs far as wellness trends go, small talk isn’t sexy. The same with participating in civic government or helping a neighbor carry their groceries. But connecting with others might be …
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New restaurants and pop-ups to try in Los Angeles in April 2026
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSpring has sprung in Los Angeles. In just a couple weeks, thousands of music lovers will make the trek to Indio’s Empire Polo Club for the Coachella Valley Music & …
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Millions of Angelenos flock to the newest, most luxurious and financially-aggressive pseudosciences in the name of health. Wellness is so intrinsic to our identity it raises the question: Have you …
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I think we can all agree: The weather has been weird this year. We had the hottest December through February on record, then a historic heat wave in March. Just …
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Kid Cudi is lounging in a colorful attic much like the one in his childhood home in Cleveland. He’s surrounded by treasures of his childhood: movie posters of “The Last …
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A, according to Thundercat
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe bass genius Thundercat has, to his regret, been spending way too much time absorbing bad news on his phone. “We are cellphones at this point, basically,” he said. “That’s …