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Tuesday, Jul 2

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Restoring a midcentury Valley home to 'its original glory,' with tiki flair

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When they needed more space, a Silver Lake couple looked to Van Nuys. But could they restore a coveted midcentury home without losing their own sense of style?

Monday, Jul 1

Move over, pickleball: In this wealthy L.A. neighborhood, another game reigns supreme

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A bocce league in Los Angeles prizes community over competition, allowing neighbors of all generations to connect in the outdoors.

Friday, Jun 28

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57 California native plants that survived the Ice Age to live on today

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Which Southern California native plants survived climate change and mass extinctions 13,000 years ago and still live today? La Brea Tar Pits researchers compiled a list.

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L.A. Affairs: I was 30 and single. Was I really falling for a divorced man with kids?

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I'm in my early 30s and I've never been married. Was dating a divorced man with kids asking for trouble? Some of my friends seemed to think so.

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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Eva Longoria

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For the 'Land of Women' actor, a perfect Sunday involves pancakes at the Polo Lounge, a pool party with family and friends and dinner at Petit Trois.

Thursday, Jun 27

Every Southern California theme park ride, ranked

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Times theme park critic Todd Martens was handed a wild assignment: Rank every theme park ride in Southern California. The mission was dizzying, literally, as he spent months fastening his seatbelt and zipping through mountains, strapping…

Wednesday, Jun 26

Abcarian: After years of running, I quit and took up Pilates. Here's how that turned out

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After decades of jogging from Venice to Santa Monica, my workout partner took up pickleball, COVID struck and I developed arthritis. I needed a new exercise.

The average wedding costs $41,000 in California. 16 couples share what they really spent

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California ranks as one of the most expensive states to host a wedding. These newlyweds share how they broke down their budgets, along with what they would have done differently.

Want to ease the pain of loss? Create a grief ritual

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In 'The Grief Cure,' Cody Delistraty explores cultural, historical and scientific approaches to grieving

Squirrels gone wild in your L.A. yard? Here's how to get your revenge

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Can squirrels be kept from trashing L.A.'s backyard bird feeders and fruit trees? Here's my battle to find out what works, what doesn't and why.

Tuesday, Jun 25

Needing a break from L.A., artists turn a cabin near Joshua Tree into a family escape

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Los Angeles artists and gallerists Adam Miller and Devon Oder turned a tiny one-bedroom cabin in Yucca Valley into an art-filled oasis for their family and community.

The non-alcoholic drink of the summer claims to help anxiety. But is the hype real?

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A new category of beverages advertises so-called adaptogens, ingredients that companies claim can help you manage stress, enhance creativity and sharpen focus. Is that true?

Monday, Jun 24

The new Hollywood Bowl rideshare lot is a total game changer. Here's how it works

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A triangle-shaped lot across from the Hollywood Bowl makes rideshare drop-offs and pickups quicker and easier.

What is the 'shadow self' and why is everyone talking about their hidden desires?

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How a concept created and coined by Carl Jung became the latest pop psych buzzword for self-discovery on social media.

7 genius tips for avoiding preschooler meltdowns (and bankruptcy) at Disneyland

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Disneyland is pricey, so is it worth taking a preschooler too small for most the rides? Yes, as long as adults adjust their expectations, plan ahead and slow down.

Friday, Jun 21

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L.A. Affairs: We moved from New York in a doughnut truck. Would L.A. offer new adventures?

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I had felt unmoored in New York. The depression I had been riddled with in adolescence had returned in a new adult form. But would a return to L.A. win over my Jersey boy?

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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Paul Scheer

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For the "How Did This Get Made?" podcast host, Sundays are focused on the Clippers, watching movies with his family, choosing a winning spot for dinner and ending the day with pie.

This Cancer season, give into the comfort your heart is yearning for

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Sometimes the secret to comfort is also the secret to happiness, and it involves three things: bathing in the sea, basking in your home, and forgiving your mom.

Thursday, Jun 20

Meet Anh Phoong, L.A.'s latest billboard celebrity, serving looks with Humberto Leon

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If her name doesn't immediately ring a bell, it will when it's said in a sentence: "Something wrong? Call Anh Phoong."

Wednesday, Jun 19

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Want to be fearless? Try this fierce Zen priest's belly button method

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In "Three Years on the Great Mountain," Cristina Moon shares how martial arts, rigorous training and 'scoldings' can help you discover your true self.

Tuesday, Jun 18

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Get high (legally) at the massive new weed oasis inside the California State Fair

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The California State Fair in Sacramento is adding an on-site cannabis dispensary and 30,000-square-foot consumption lounge to the mix for 2024.

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Hotel and Airbnb price tags may soon spike. For travelers, that's a good thing

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Under the state law known as SB 478, which takes effect July 1, businesses now must include mandatory fees — such as resort fees and cleaning fees — in their initial advertised prices.

Monday, Jun 17

Do you get mysterious seasonal headaches? Blame weather whiplash

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Barometric pressure (and a touch of "seasonal suffering") could be to blame for our aches and pains.

What are your secret tips and hacks for living in L.A.?

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From navigating traffic to scoring the best seats in the house, share the L.A life hacks that everyone living here should know about.

Do you have a 'happy place' in L.A.? We want to hear from you

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Whether it's your favorite vintage shop, bench underneath a tree or bar with the absolute best vibes, tell us about the spot that reliably brings you joy.

Friday, Jun 14

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L.A. Affairs: I discovered my dad's secret children. It changed us forever

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My dad was almost a little too perfect. He was adept at keeping secrets. So I wasn't expecting an unknown half-sibling to knock on our front door.

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The best spots to see 58,000 jacaranda trees in L.A., O.C.

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The jacarandas are blooming in all their glory. These maps show where you can find high concentrations of the love-it-or-hate-it tree.

Thursday, Jun 13

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Swanky airport lounges are arriving at LAX, like this Chase one. But who can get in?

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Travelers with the $550-per-year Chase Sapphire Reserve with Priority Pass will get unlimited access to a swanky new lounge at Tom Bradley International Terminal.

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Explore the California spot serving up weed country fun the wine country way

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From driving tours to weed-friendly wedding venues, Mendocino County is perfectly positioned to attract the canna-curious crowd taking a page from the wine country playbook.

Wednesday, Jun 12

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Françoise Hardy, French pop star and fashion icon, dies at 80

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Yé-yé singer, fashion muse and author Françoise Hardy spent the final months of her life advocating for the right to die after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.