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Older people were in a loneliness epidemic before the coronavirus pandemic began. Here’s how to reach out to the seniors in your life.
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The coronavirus pandemic, wintertime, the daily stressors of life — it all can take a toll on our mental health. Here are some resources to help you understand therapy, how to find a therapist and more.
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Tomatomania, Southern California’s harbinger of spring gardening for 30 years, is back with a traveling show of more than 200 tomato varieties.
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Coming out is a lonely experience, and while I had friends and support along my journey, friends and support do not do the work for you.
Needing a beach getaway and pandemic workouts, personal trainers and Instagrammers — some from L.A. — went to Tulum. And they posted about it.
Sole Folks is a boutique that offers space for Black entrepreneurs to sell merchandise and for aspiring fashion designers to learn about the industry.
As people continue to stay at home, many first-time plant owners are looking to elevate their plant game in 2021. Here are the hot trends to watch for.
Southern California’s nurseries had a wild ride in 2020, with huge demand from first-time gardeners stuck at home. Now they’re bracing for another big year.
The Wild
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Manmade wetlands in South L.A. make a convincing habitat, and winter hiking trails to put on your to-do list.
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The eagle nest we’re all watching now, good hikes for children and where to look for whales.
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The Wild: A weekly newsletter about the outdoors in Southern California.
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I was still recovering from breast cancer. And my heart was shattered. I vowed I wouldn’t get back out in the dating world until I had worked through my fears and would take as much time as I needed to heal before attempting a new relationship.
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I was starting a new life in a new place with new friends, new opportunities and a whole new outlook. I hoped my love life would be looking up soon too.
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She caught me off guard when she turned to me and said, ‘Why didn’t you ever ask me out again?’
Black-owned businesses
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You probably already know about Rihanna’s beauty and skincare lines. However, there are other Black-owned beauty labels experiencing an increase in sales in this new civil rights era.
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Valentino, Burberry and other luxe labels play a supporting role in the fashion-packed visual album. Here’s a closer look at the outfits and fashion of “Black is King.”
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Mo Jackson wanted to share their love of camping with other people of color. They started BIPOC Camping Kits with that in mind
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Corporate America’s rush to claim solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement conflicts with streetwear’s demand for authenticity.
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Here are Black-owned restaurants, coffee shops, fitness centers, lifestyle brands and other businesses to support.
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Following stay-at-home orders, Amorette Brooms pivoted her fashion business to houseplants.
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As people continue to stay at home, many first-time plant owners are looking to elevate their plant game in 2021. Here are the hot trends to watch for.
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The internet joked about Lady Gaga’s Schiaparelli ‘dove of peace’ brooch, which looked like a ‘Hunger Games’ mockingjay.
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Bernie Sanders’ inauguration mittens hail from Vermont too. Second-grade teacher Jen Ellis made them, and they’ve been worn across the country.
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We asked readers: “Did you fall in love or become closer with your partner during the pandemic?” Here are their responses.
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How to politely turn down an invitation to socialize while there’s still a pandemic going on.
One of the best things we do is ask you, our readers, to send us things. Never have we been so delighted as when we asked you to send us selfies with your plants and tell why you love them.
Ready to become a farmer? You can do it on a small scale — without soil.
The promise of hydroponics, aeroponics and aquaponics have made cultivation of crops in controlled environments a growth industry.
A listing for a fiddle-leaf fig on Instagram causes houseplant fans to wonder, “What’s your secret?”
Known as “Mallory With the Flowers’’ on Instagram, Mallory Browne has virtually documented her journey as a self-taught florist.
Maria Luz Lopez sold houseplants out of her car in the 1980s, trying to support her three young children. But when she got fined for selling on the street she took the advice of the officer who cited her, bought a vacant lot in South Park and created Avalon Nursery & Ceramics, South Los Angeles’ only enduring nursery.
Here’s a look back at our funniest plant memes of 2020
We’ve selected 30 of our favorite gifts under $50 from our gift guide lists. From home goods to plenty of self-care items, we’ve got you covered if you’re still looking for the perfect present.
In South Los Angeles, where it is easier to find fast food than an apple, master gardener Florence Nishida is on a mission to teach the community how to grow their own food. “There’s a lot more than peas and carrots,” Nishida says.
Poet Amanda Gorman signed with the modeling agency to grow her profile through brand endorsements and editorial opportunities. And she’s serious about being president.
Reese Cooper heads to Paris Fashion Week through the woods — with a little help from the U.S. Forest Service.
Yellow! Purple! Turquoise! Here’s who designed the winter looks seen on Michelle Obama, Ella Emhoff, Amanda Gorman and others at the inauguration.
President Joe Biden’s 16-year-old granddaughter, Natalie Biden, stole the fashion show at the inauguration with a matching pink ensemble and mask.
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Oscars 2020: Best and worst dressed
The best and worst looks from the Oscars 2020 red carpet
A look inside and out of the 2020 Lamborghini Urus and the 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge ultra-luxury SUVs.
2020 Grammys: fashion hits and misses
Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish and more fashion looks on the Grammy Awards red carpet.
SAG Awards 2020: Fashion hits and misses
The standout looks from the SAG Awards
Golden Globes 2020 red carpet hits and misses
The standout looks from the Golden Globes
Photos: Home for the holidays with Leslie Saeta of My 100 Year Old Home
Leslie Saeta of My 100 Year Old Home
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We’re running out of things to do during quarantine. But Samir Mezrahi knows that Zillow surfing never gets old.
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President Biden’s inauguration suggested that, when it comes to the presidency, the era of anxiety-fueled memes has come to an end.
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President Biden picks Ralph Lauren, First Lady Jill Biden opts for a tone-on-tone ensemble by New York-based label Markarian.
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Sweet orange citrus is enhanced by salty feta, celery and Castelvetrano olives in this simple winter salad.
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Thinly slicing Buddha’s hand transforms it from creepy to stunning in this modern tart made inspired by an old-fashioned pie.
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The hows and whys of our recipes, along with some changes to help you better follow them.
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Dana Point is one of four places in the world to receive the designation designed to keep cetaceans safe.
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The California Strawberry Festival, which attracts thousands, will not run again this year because of the pandemic.
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There were fewer air travelers in the United States last year, but a higher percentage of them were carrying firearms, according to TSA figures.
