In the tangled family of Hollywoods, Hollywood would be the obvious golden child, West Hollywood its ritzy older sister and East Hollywood its indie-cool younger brother. North Hollywood, however, is …
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Searching for my L.A. match meant not listening to my mother’s advice
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMy mother had always admonished me to date nice Jewish girls. Otherwise, I might fall in love with someone who wasn’t. When I moved to Los Angeles, I’m sure she …
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Woodworker Harold Greene crafts soulful furniture in San Pedro
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOn a hot August morning, sunlight pools across a warm-toned teak dining table in Harold Greene’s backyard in San Pedro. The table, which Greene built, has a long bench on …
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Zack Fox
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLong before Zack Fox was making scene-stealing appearances in “Abbott Elementary,” releasing music and amassing millions of views on his sweat-inducing DJ sets, he was best known for his Twitter …
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This less-crowded hike in Yosemite features meadows and epic views
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLet’s just get this out of the way: Hiking through Yosemite Valley, whether it be to Vernal and Nevada falls or through Cook’s Meadow, is a mesmerizing and special experience. …
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Walking in nature for as little as 15 to 20 minutes can improve your attention span — even if you don’t always enjoy it. In his new 324-page book, “Nature …
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Los Angeles has many valleys, but only one is the Valley. You know it as soon as you crest over the 101, 405, 170 or 5 freeways, its bordering hills …
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Emerging from the warehouse fog in full vintage designer.
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L.A.’s best inclusive play spaces for highly sensitive and neurodivergent kids
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMy 8-year-old daughter hates sand in her shoes, but loves to play in the sand. She doesn’t like very loud environments, but enjoys thrill rides at amusement parks. She gets …
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Cinespia’s ‘Zoolander’ screening gave fashion, drama, camp — and Ben Stiller
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn 2001’s “Zoolander,” Ben Stiller delivered “Magnum,” the stunning facial expression of his fictional male model character, Derek Zoolander. Twenty-four years later, Stiller walked onstage at the Cinespia movie screening …