Our 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 …
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How to turn fallen leaves into valuable soil conditioner this fall
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThere are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it …
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Inside Joshua Tree’s exclusive sexual wellness retreat: ‘I’ve seen women changing’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThis is what arousal looks like. About 20 women are lying blindfolded on yoga mats in an airy structure in the Joshua Tree desert. Some are partially dressed in loungewear …
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What to do with teens in L.A.: Cool shops, restaurants and activities
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWe live in Pasadena with our two teen boys, 14 and 17. We moved from the East Coast four years ago and are still getting to know all the interesting …
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A historic Midcentury Modern home by Raphael Soriano is reborn
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEvery so often, Linda Brettler walks down the long walkway to her Raphael Soriano-designed home, turns the corner to the front door, and thinks, “I can’t believe I get to …
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Now in their 40s, Valerie Vonprisk, Linda Vargas and Jose “Hoza” Rodriguez never could have imagined life would turn out so perfectly. It’s a typical Thursday night at Valerie and …
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L.A. restaurants to order Thanksgiving takeout from this year
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor Los Angeles, it’s been a year of triumphs, trials and everything in between. From devastating wildfires to ICE raids that shook our immigrant communities, the city has weathered plenty. …