Jessica Benda
Follow Us
Jessica Benda was a 2022 summer lifestyle and features intern for the Los Angeles Times. She studies journalism at Cal State Fullerton, where she previously worked as the editor in chief of its student newspaper, the Daily Titan. Her work has been recognized by the Associated Collegiate Press, California College Media Assn. and the California News Publishers Assn. She was selected as a NBCU Academy fellow in 2021.
Latest From This Author
Los Angeles is full of opportunities to volunteer during the holiday season. Here’s how to give back at soup kitchens, animal shelters and outdoor cleanups.
Fall is here, and it’s pumpkin season. These pumpkin events in Los Angeles and Orange counties offer pumpkin picking, mazes and petting zoos.
From LGBTQ+ cycling groups to a club that rides to dinner, there’s a seat for everyone.
You’ll hear disco, country jams and salsa music at these Los Angeles and Orange County clubs.
Stanford University lecturers behind a ‘touchy-feely’ class explain how their simple yet powerful relationship advice works and why.
Group trips sound amazing — until money comes up. Here’s how to make sure you and your friends are on the same page about your vacation budget.
In July 2020, Sarah and Tadeh Bazik turned their plant passion into a Glendale store — in the worst economic conditions for a small business to thrive
Looking for things to do in Orange County? Try an escape room, whale watching, rock climbing, mini golf, seeing a show and more.
Jennifer Aragon infuses the Green Place in Fullerton with homey touches that tap into her Hawaiian, Filipino and Spanish roots.
Craving some one-on-one time with a friend? Take them to one of these SoCal spots.