In the 1990s, chicken Caesar wraps dominated lunchtime menus. Aside from the comforting hit of nostalgia for a simpler time, I don’t remember them fondly. Often soggy, laden with too …
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We had a wonderful time on our date. Why didn’t he give me his number?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt was September 2021, and the fall chill was creeping in. Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, I had been shackled to my 350-square-foot studio apartment in Miracle …
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K-pop fans swarm cupsleeve events at L.A. cafes every weekend
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesVenture into an L.A. boba shop on any given weekend and you may just find a space transformed by K-pop fans throwing a party for their favorite musical artist. Life-size …
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The Mt. Baden Powell trail near Wrightwood and others have reopened
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOn Friday, I visited an old friend I hadn’t seen in months: the Mt. Baden Powell trail near Wrightwood. I was nervous about what I’d find, given the trail’s proximity …
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What to know about ‘Walt Disney — A Magical Life’ at Disneyland
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jonesp]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> By now, many Disney fans have had a chance to see the officially released images by the company as well as close-up pictures taken by park guests. There …
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What was the best Disneyland era? Looking back on the past 70 years
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jonesp]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> It’s all about a California (and high-growth) state of mind. A park photographer, Kristin Wagner, photographs visitors as they enter Disney’s California Adventure, just below a recreation of …
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Dog left at undisclosed shelter after ICE raid on Home Depot is found
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSome animal advocates feared that a dog featured in a Times story about the pets of people being deported would be euthanized, after he was taken to an undisclosed L.A. …
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This bookstore’s mascot is a 10-year-old cat. And her birthday rocked
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe cupcakes were ordered, the decorations were up and the children were buzzing. After months of preparation, the employees at Once Upon a Time Bookstore in Montrose were all set …
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Tradesman Aaron Moore refinishes thrift finds and $175,000 fine art
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAaron Moore was at his workshop in Garden Grove when the first wave of pain hit. That fall morning in 2022, the furniture refinisher, who was 36 at the time, …
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How to feel good in L.A., according to a reformed workaholic
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesL.A.-based author and podcaster, Jennifer Romolini, is a reformed workaholic who spent more than 20 years in high-profile positions at women’s magazines and lifestyle websites. Her 2024 memoir, “Ambition Monster,” …