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Why hike in Los Angeles? Lots of reasons. Use our guide to navigate 50 trails in Southern California, plus tips on gear and treats for the trail.
Adding an extra adult to the mix feels like I am disturbing all the perfectly balanced, precariously spinning plates of my life. Maybe having a boyfriend and a kid is just not possible after all.
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We asked readers for their secrets to a happy marriage — and avoiding becoming a divorce statistic. Here are some of our favorite replies.
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Ultrasuede shirtdresses and caftans galore: We dig into the story behind the clothes that made the mononymous designer a household name.
With shops across the city reopening for dine-in service, L.A. customers are craving more than just a jolt of caffeine.
Solace’s founder, Natalia Mantini, wants to uplift the mental health and wellness of marginalized communities.
The late Paul Van Doren cofounded the company; the Beatles and Frida Kahlo kept us coming back for more.
A focus on custom kicks and an early embrace by SoCal skaters helped him build a multi-billion-dollar brand.
The Wild
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How to master slot canyons, plus COVID-19 on Mt. Everest
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Try an easy hike in Malibu, Pacific Palisades or Joshua Tree. Or help clean up the L.A. River, go moon bathing or check out a mountain lion mural.
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The Wild: A weekly newsletter about the outdoors in Southern California.
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Books and movies revolve around the stereotype of the meddling mother-in-law. But I couldn’t have dreamed up a mother-in-law like Diana.
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We met in the middle of the pandemic. In a time with not much to look forward to, she simply brought a lot of joy into my life. But the clock was counting down, and time was running out.
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Tell us in 300 words or less about your tips for a lasting relationship and we may feature your story in an upcoming L.A. Affairs piece.
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These 50-plus hikes capture all that LA and Southern California has to offer. Use our filters to find the best type of hike by difficulty levels, length and type of view.
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From Malibu to La Jolla, here are five Southern California trails that do something most hikes don’t — take you to the edge of the ocean.
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The Bridge to Nowhere, deep in the San Gabriel Mountains, is sturdy enough to have lasted 85 years, strange enough to draw crowds and start arguments.
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Longtime oppression and historical barriers have kept many people of color from feeling comfortable in the American outdoors.
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Influencers, celebrities, dog walkers. These are the types of people you might see on an L.A. hike.
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A hike is a good excuse to eat a sandwich. A sandwich improves every hike, and in L.A., you can almost always find one not far from the other.
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Adding an extra adult to the mix feels like I am disturbing all the perfectly balanced, precariously spinning plates of my life. Maybe having a boyfriend and a kid is just not possible after all.
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The Cactus Ranch feels secret, special even, because as far as nurseries go it’s relatively unknown. During the week, the property is a wholesale nursery business, closed to the public. But on weekends it’s open to anyone.
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We asked readers for their secrets to a happy marriage — and avoiding becoming a divorce statistic. Here are some of our favorite replies.
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L.A. County is offering residents a free subscription to Headspace, a mindfulness and meditation app.
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How to master slot canyons, plus COVID-19 on Mt. Everest
Jamiah Hargins wants microfarms to feed Los Angeles one frontyard at a time.
Most moms don’t want gifts for Mother’s Day. They want to spend time with you. Here’s how to celebrate the ultimate plant parent — by spending the day alongside her.
So you’re ready to go plant shopping in person. Here are some tips on being the kind of customer that everyone wants to see coming through the doors.
How a simple query on Buy Nothing, TikTok and Nextdoor fueled a DIY greenhouse during COVID-19 — and turned strangers across L.A. into friends.
May is a big month for activities outside. Here are 9 things plant lovers can actually go out and do this month, including moon bathing at the L.A. Arboretum.
My fiddle-leaf fig was dying a painful death. Until I learned how to process my grief.
Bird feeders are killing songbirds, due to a salmonella outbreak, but there are safer and better ways to attract birds to your garden space.
“We need to increase intercultural understanding and communication,” says designer Justina Blakeney. “Art and design can be a bridge.”
Native milkweed plants — the kind good for butterflies — are coming out of dormancy and starting to sprout, so be patient. Southern California gardeners should be able to buy narrow-leaf milkweed and perhaps a few other less-well-known native milkweeds starting in mid-April.
Steelo Sports is the first Black-owned company to supply gloves to contemporary major league players. It hopes to grow the game with Black and younger fans.
From cactus kicks and mushroom bags to potato-peel buttons, foodstuffs go fashion-forward in shoes, bags and other goods.
Style standouts include Regina King in Louis Vuitton, Carey Mulligan in Valentino and Leslie Odom Jr. in Brioni.
The 93rd Academy Awards red-carpet fashion is on view at Union Station in Los Angeles, where the Oscars 2021 arrivals are happening.
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He transformed his carport into a stylish ‘granny flat’ for $95,000. Take a look inside
Designer Alexis Navarro is on the cutting edge of a new trend: trying to find ways to build stylish accessory dwelling units without breaking the budget.
Hydroponics at home: Grow your own food without the dirt
Soil-less tabletop grow systems allow you to cultivate herbs, leafy greens and more at home.
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It’s time to grow up, folks, and give Mom a gift that doesn’t involve macaroni, requires a tiny bit of forethought and actually reflects something she cares about. Here’s a guide to super useful garden tools that Mom and any other gardener will thank you for.
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My mom was on TikTok before I was, sharing recipes and places to buy incense. But as the pandemic changed the world — and me — the TikToks she sent changed too.
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It’s not too late to order a bouquet for the mothers in your life.
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The classic brunch cocktail is best enjoyed on its own, with lots of pickled garnishes to snack on while you drink the spicy, tangy and potent cocktail.
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The second installment in our new recipes series comes from this L.A.-native food blogger and cookbook author.
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All the ingredients and prep to do before the week starts.
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Here are five ways to discover Alaska this summer, but don’t dawdle.
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With travel demand increasing, Frontier Airlines announces new service from Burbank to Phoenix, Las Vegas and Denver starting July 15.
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As travelers begin to plan vacations as COVID-19 cases wane, road trips to outdoor destinations are emerging as a popular choice.
