and DIY: Plant a victory garden now and grow your own groceries By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:51:51 -0400 It's time to stop wringing your hands over COVID-19: Plant some food and create your own victory garden. Here are eight steps to get started. Full Article
and L.A. Affairs: I was the world's pickiest dater. And no guy could ever stack up By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 10:00:40 -0400 I had a long list of "can't date ifs." I also wasn't meeting the right guy. Could the two somehow be related? Nah. Full Article
and Years after my mother's death, I finally understand what she was trying to say By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 16:15:23 -0400 I come from a long line of stubborn, learn-the-hard-way women who never fit in, so maybe that's why I'm not a fan of Mother's Day. Full Article
and Trump administration ended pandemic early-warning program to detect coronaviruses By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 19:35:08 -0400 The program had worked with labs in Wuhan, China, and around the world to detect deadly viruses that could jump from animals to humans. Full Article
and CDC recommends wearing face masks during coronavirus pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 17:47:01 -0400 The CDC now recommends that the public wear cloth face masks while also urging that high-grade equipment be reserved for medical personnel. Full Article
and Coronavirus kills some people and hardly affects others: How is that possible? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 4 Apr 2020 10:00:11 -0400 How can the new coronavirus affect people so differently — killing some while leaving others blissfully unaware that they have been infected at all? Full Article
and 'Please don't cry, Dr. Kraft': How one doctor is handling the coronavirus pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 07:00:28 -0400 Dr. Colleen Kraft was part of the Emory University team that successfully cared for America's first Ebola patients. She now is a cool-headed stalwart who is soothing nerves during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
and A 2020 timeline: This is how California could reopen, from restaurants and schools to offices and sports By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:30:14 -0400 A UCLA medical epidemiologist and infectious disease expert discusses a possible timeline for reopening California after the coronavirus shutdown. Full Article
and What is herd immunity and why does it matter in the fight against coronavirus? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:48:28 -0400 You've heard the term "herd immunity." Here's what it means and why it's important as we think about returning to something like a normal life. Full Article
and Coronavirus and smoking: How do cigarettes, pot and vaping affect infections and outcomes? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:23:53 -0400 Studies are finding that cigarette smokers are more likely to have severe cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. Many lung doctors say that doesn't surprise them much. Full Article
and Column: My husband's cancer was diagnosed three days into the shutdown. Here's the silver lining By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:55:00 -0400 The news that estrogen may boost resistance to COVID-19 offered a silver lining to my husband's prostate cancer and a cure for my isolation envy. Full Article
and Who can get a coronavirus test and how long does it take to get results? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:49:26 -0400 It's slowly getting easier to obtain a coronavirus test in California — following an initial rollout marked by restrictions and shortages. Full Article
and For a coronavirus infection, doctor's orders, rest and fluids are the best medicine By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:55:03 -0400 Most people who get COVID-19 will experience mild symptoms and will recover with rest and plenty of fluids. Over-the-counter drugs can help with fever. Full Article
and They're not really called 'murder hornets.' And they're probably not as bad as you think By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 19:43:28 -0400 Asian giant hornets in Pacific Northwest are unlikely to attack humans Full Article
and Jason Schneidman styles James Corden and Jonah Hill. And dozens of homeless people By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:00:28 -0500 Jason Schneidman is a man on a mission. He continues to help the L.A.'s homeless population in addition to working with his star clients such as James Corden. Full Article
and Danish brand-of-the-moment Ganni doubles down on Southern California presence By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:22:27 -0500 Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup call their fashion brand's sustainabilty efforts "a moral obligation." Full Article
and Gwyneth Paltrow shares the story behind that candle plus some beauty tips By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:31:01 -0500 At a dinner party, Gwyneth Paltrow discussed the vagina-scented candle, Goop's controversial jade egg and some of her favorite beauty and wellness tips. Full Article
and Artist Alexandra Grant discusses beauty, patriarchy and what her godmother taught her By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:23:23 -0500 Grant chatted with Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow during a "no makeup" dinner, which made headlines last week. Full Article
and Tyra Banks' modeling theme park, ModelLand, is finally opening in Santa Monica By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:58:23 -0500 A decade in the making, Tyra Banks' modeling utopia, ModelLand, 'will emulate a fantasy version of the modeling world.' The park opens in Santa Monica in May. Full Article
and Review: Thom Browne goes coed and animal crazy with fall and winter '20 collection By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 13:01:24 -0500 Featuring 33 pairs of animals and one scene-stealing giraffe, the fall and winter 2020 show marked Thom Browne's first-ever coed runway presentation. Full Article
and Travel innovations that repel bugs and keep germs away By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:00:30 -0400 A wrap that also keeps mosquitoes away and a sheet that slips between you and the airplane seat are a couple of products that help keep you safe. Full Article
and Timeline: Kat Von D's indelible life in ink and numbers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:59:50 -0400 From reality TV to the bestseller's list to a soon-to-drop album, key moments in the life of the woman who became Kat Von D Full Article
and Looking for more hand sanitizer? Try these L.A. blends to help keep your hands clean By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:51:18 -0400 To supplement soap and water, companies from French luxury giant LVMH to L.A. distillery Amass are getting into the business of hand sanitizers to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
and Channel Rosie the Riveter in this limited-edition jumpsuit from L.A. brand the Great By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:21:51 -0400 For Women's Month, L.A. brand the Great teamed with Cotton Inc. for a new cotton-denim jumpsuit inspired by the WWII icon. Full Article
and Still need hand sanitizer? L.A. perfume makers have some for you By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:21:58 -0400 Four Los Angeles fragrance creators are hand-blending natural, aromatherapeutic solutions to supplement soap-and-water hand washing as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Full Article
and L.A. brand creates coronavirus-inspired collection to benefit creatives who've lost jobs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 10:00:24 -0400 Jared Ingold wanted to help his laid-off freelancer friends. He and his design partner ended up creating a collection of T-shirts, sweatshirts and caps inspired by the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
and This is what Rodeo Drive looks like when all the rich and famous go home By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:45:57 -0400 On Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills the high-end shops are closed, the normally bustling sidewalks empty because of California coronavirus restrictions. Full Article
and What to watch tonight? Check out 'Queen & Slim' and learn why those snakeskin boots are so important By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:14:33 -0400 If you're self-isolating, then you have time to watch "Queen & Slim" and fall for those boots. The film is now available through streaming platforms and on DVD. Full Article
and Fashion brands are making face masks, medical gowns for the coronavirus crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:57:11 -0400 L.A. brands Citizens of Humanity, Hedley & Bennett and Michael Costello, along with New York designers Brandon Maxwell and Christian Siriano, Italian label Prada and French conglomerate Kering, are making face masks and medical gowns. Full Article
and It is the exact right time to invest in a Flowbee, and more grooming tips By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:36:01 -0400 Infomercial nostalgia, YouTube haircut tutorials and the piercing pain of at-home nose-waxing are at your fingertips. Full Article
and In lockdown hair hell? Try these at-home tricks for cuts and covering gray By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:00:36 -0400 Pro hair colorists and stylists in L.A. offer tips and tricks on how to best tend to hair growth during quarantine. Full Article
and How to gently remove your gel manicure and care for your nails at home By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 13:00:33 -0400 Here's celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik's advice for removing a gel manicure and more at home. Full Article
and I'm painfully present in my life right now. Here's how I'm coping during the pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 16:18:21 -0400 TV executive Erin Zelle shares what she has learned about herself during the COVID-19 era. Full Article
and How to find the pandemic sex toy that's right for you By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:00:44 -0400 From sex-coach apps to teledildonics, options for sexual intimacy are right at your fingertips Full Article
and New clothes pile up at Cambodian factories. Coronavirus forces U.S. brands to cancel orders By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:56:24 -0400 The drop in foreign orders is devastating workers in the Southeast Asian country, which counts on the garment industry for 40% of its economic output. Those still employed now fear contracting COVID-19 inside cramped factories. Full Article
and The do's and don'ts of wearing a face mask correctly (and comfortably) By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:04:06 -0400 Wearing masks will help minimize the spread of COVID-19. Here's how to do it right. Full Article
and Macaroni recipes and hand washing videos. How influencers are adapting to the coronavirus crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:00:53 -0400 The coronavirus has ended big budget brand deals for some influencers, but the focus has shifted to engaging with a potentially bigger audience more authentically. Full Article
and Want way less plastic packaging in your deliveries? Order from these brands By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:00:33 -0400 If you're feeling guilty about the plastic in all those deliveries you're getting, there are worthy alternatives. Full Article
and From Bad Bunny's baubles to hand-sanitizer bottles, this jewelry designer is in demand By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:00:46 -0400 Jewelry designer Georgina Treviño's eccentric designs were featured in Bad Bunny's music video for "Yo Perreo Sola." Full Article
and Put some Chateau Marmont swag in your bag and help its laid-off staff By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:00:31 -0400 Profits from the sale of the hotel's bathrobes, keychains and designer-collaboration cashmere sweaters will go to a fund for fired workers. Full Article
and Our fashion critic reviews 'Making the Cut's' winning collection: 'A brand is born' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:35:46 -0400 Times fashion critic Adam Tschorn offers his thoughts on Episodes 9 and 10 of Amazon's fashion competition "Making the Cut." Full Article
and Santa Monica and Malibu schools to close two days for cleaning after coronavirus exposure By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 19:18:14 -0400 The schools are closing Friday and Monday for deep cleaning and staff meetings after "a community member with children in our schools" was exposed to the virus, the district said. Full Article
and Resources, ideas and more for parents and children at home during the coronavirus pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:19:03 -0400 Many schools are closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Check out The Times' list of news, resources and more to help parents and children at home. Full Article
and LAUSD packs 400,000 meals, prepares for months of 'grab-and-go.' Recipients express relief By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:10:51 -0400 One man wore plastic gloves and a face mask as he pulled up in a pickup to receive school-packed meals for his children. Full Article
and Coronavirus has forced thousands at Stanford and other private colleges to evacuate By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:11:59 -0400 As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, hundreds of students were forced to leave Stanford University, which is also reducing financial aid for students. Full Article
and CSU chancellor and 2 campus presidents delay retirement amid coronavirus disruptions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:23:36 -0400 CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White and the presidents of the Northridge and East Bay campuses say they will stay on through fall 2020. Full Article
and Increased anxiety and depression top college students' concerns in coronavirus survey By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:10:45 -0400 The survey, conducted by college affordability group Rise, found that 75% of students who responded were more anxious, depressed or stressed amid the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
and This champion academic decathlon team studied pandemics. Now, they're living one By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 07:59:10 -0400 The Bell High School academic decathlon team, the L.A. area champions, studied bubonic plague and other epidemics before the coronavirus broke out. Full Article
and As virus spreads, this Bay Area college wants students to return and clean their dorm rooms By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 10:48:00 -0400 St. Mary's College in Moraga is requiring students to return and clean out their dorm rooms by April 14. Fearful of coronavirus, some parents are livid. Full Article
and UC and Cal State relax admissions criteria due to coronavirus: What you need to know By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 10:00:09 -0400 Acknowledging disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the UC and Cal State systems will ease admissions requirements for applicants. Full Article