v Bobby Lee Verdugo, East L.A. student walkout leader and Latino youth mentor, dies at 69 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 14:56:37 -0400 Bobby Lee Verdugo, one of the leaders of the 1968 East Los Angeles high school walkout against discrimination that fueled a wave of Chicano student activism, has died. Full Article
v Gil Schwartz, longtime CBS communications executive and author, dies By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 17:12:38 -0400 As Stanley Bing, Gil Schwartz was a popular Fortune columnist; he departed CBS shortly after the firing of Leslie Moonves. Full Article
v On the Beverly Center escalators, Pae White's art makes for an uplifting ride By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:15:16 -0500 Pae White's art installations at the Beverly Center have taken over the walls along the five-story escalators. Full Article
v Our love of old buildings brought us together. My drinking drove us apart By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 10:00:14 -0500 That night, when I ran away, he had grabbed me by the shoulders and shook me hard and there was anger in his voice when he said, "You're drinking too much and you have to stop." Full Article
v He built his 20-foot-wide house over a secret brook in the middle of L.A. By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 10:30:43 -0500 Brookside is an enclave in Mid-Wilshire that is named for the water that runs from the Hollywood Hills through the neighborhood and out to Ballona Creek. Full Article
v 2020 Genesis G90 review: A worthy luxury sedan at a reasonable price By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:58:09 -0500 We drove the 2020 Genesis G90, the latest flagship from Hyundai's luxury arm: It's rich on details and sophisticated systems and discounted on price. Full Article
v We grew up close by, but our paths never crossed. Was it fate to meet now? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 09:30:31 -0500 I turned our encounters over and over in my head, wondering if I had been too boring, unattractive, or callow. Why would he text, then drop me, then text again? Full Article
v Chris Erskine: Human beings are so overrated. But the good ones make up for it By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:00:23 -0500 What do I know about anything? But these pre-measured meals are helping us kick the winter doldrums. Full Article
v The 7 things you have to spot in L.A. before you can really say you live here By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:10:58 -0500 On Netflix's "You," you can't say you're really from Los Angeles until you've seen the seven totems. It's a good start. But here's how to level up. Full Article
v Culture and history are everywhere you look in Old Town Torrance: Four Hours By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 10:00:45 -0500 There's something for everyone in Torrance's historic downtown district, and the parking is free: Here's how to spend four hours there. Full Article
v Those Ruggable ads taking over your Instagram feed? We talk to the genius behind it all By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 1 Feb 2020 08:00:15 -0500 Ruggable's two-part rug system is driving social media crazy — in a good way. We talk to the Los Angeles-based entrepreneur behind it all, and she explains how it all started with her dog, and an accident. And a rug empire was born. Full Article
v He lovingly restored a midcentury gem. Now, you can tour it By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 10:00:50 -0500 Lawrence Welk is newly hip at Modernism Week in Palm Springs: The late entertainer's home has been lovingly restored, and is now opening its doors. Full Article
v Americans are lonelier than ever. Here are 20 ways to connect By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 6 Feb 2020 10:30:40 -0500 America is in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. Here, we offer 20 ways to combat social isolation and loneliness in the new year. Full Article
v Out of unique ideas for Valentine's Day gifts? We're loving these geography pillows By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 7 Feb 2020 08:00:39 -0500 These sweet pillows designed by Catstudio husband-and-wife artists Terrell and Carmel Swan could be a cozy reminder of someplace special in your relationship — meeting at USC, for example, or that romantic trip to Yosemite or a honeymoon in Santa Barbara. Full Article
v L.A. Affairs: I was in L.A. to cover the Oscars. But on the red carpet, love found me By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 8 Feb 2020 10:00:08 -0500 I was still determined not to be the girl who moved across the country for a guy, but what would happen if I loosened my grip on that idea? After we dated almost a year, I applied for a job in Los Angeles and I got it. Just try it, I told myself. If it all falls apart, New York will always be there. Full Article
v Seven beauty treatments for your future Oscars moment By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:05:42 -0500 Stars aren't the only ones who should look great, right? Here are fresh beauty and skin-care options around L.A. worth trying. Full Article
v Add this to L.A.'s luxury car lairs; it's part Pantheon, part Batcave By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:45:38 -0500 The secret car lairs of L.A. are under the radar and plentiful. Check out one of the latest: a state-of-the-art garage near LAX that is part Pantheon, part Batcave. Cigars? They have that too. Full Article
v Vegan cuisine, rave gear and a pawn shop in West Covina: Four Hours By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 10:00:21 -0500 Tucked away in the San Gabriel Valley, West Covina offers a bit of an escape from the traffic-and-concrete of Los Angeles. While the big source of commercial business is at the Plaza West Covina, there several shops to explore off the beaten path. Full Article
v Tomatomania starts earlier than ever, with sales kicking off this weekend By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:02:51 -0500 This is the earliest Tomatomania has started in its 30-year-plus history, with 11 sales events scheduled between Santa Barbara and San Diego counties. Full Article
v L.A. Affairs: I never told her how much I loved her By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:00:14 -0500 Although she is gone now, she still reminds me that we can find love in the most unlikely of places. I wonder if she knew the many lives she touched. Full Article
v All the ways I failed miserably trying to live plastic-free for a week By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 09:00:20 -0500 No matter how hard I tried, plastic kept sneaking its way back into my life. Full Article
v How to make compost and maybe save the world too By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:39:40 -0400 How to make compost and (help) save the world. Full Article
v Coronavirus: Do I have to work from home? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 16:19:11 -0400 A conundrum: Your boss says you're all supposed to work from home, but you really don't want to. Do you have to work from home? Full Article
v L.A.'s beloved native plant garden tour canceled: But there's (virtual) hope By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 08:00:52 -0400 The coronavirus claimed another victim Friday, when the Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants canceled its popular two-day garden tours of 42 landscapes heavy on native plants and water-wise enhancements. Full Article
v I've been dating him my whole life: Guess the joke is on me By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 10:00:55 -0400 Together we had woven a 10-year on-again-off-again story so obnoxious, the jokes we made about being like a couple straight out of a sitcom started feeling like a twisted reality. Full Article
v Bidet sales soar as toilet paper sells out amid coronavirus fears By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:30:59 -0400 As consumers panic-buy toilet paper in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, bidet sales spike. Full Article
v The ultimate guide to hanging out virtually with your friends By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:06:58 -0400 Just because you're staying home doesn't mean you have to be lonely. How to set up video chats for a dinner party, game night, karaoke session and more. Full Article
v The Theodore Payne garden tour is happening this weekend — virtually By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:30:52 -0400 Theodore Payne offers 30-plus virtual tours of native plant landscapes. Full Article
v Why Goodwill is begging all of us: Stop leaving your stuff at our door! By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:46:06 -0400 Goodwill SoCal has closed its doors and appealed to Los Angeles residents to stop leaving discarded items at donation centers. It can create a health hazard. Full Article
v Garden Calendar: What you can still do during this coronavirus crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:38:06 -0400 Garden Calendar: Virtual edition! Yes, there is still plenty to see during this time of coronavirus. Full Article
v Expert tips on decluttering your home during the coronavirus pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:10:24 -0400 People are decluttering while hunkering down at home. An expert shares tips on how to get organized during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
v WFH with a roommate or loved one? 5 ways to avoid killing each other By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 10:00:19 -0400 Many employees working remotely in the midst of the coronavirus crisis are competing with roommates for limited space, internet connection and attention. Full Article
v Chris Erskine: We're all coping with quarantine differently. I have Stockholm syndrome By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 13:20:54 -0400 Doesn't really pay for me to be appealing to my captors. They are snarky, and increasingly restless. They pass the long evenings mixing up different flavors of White Claw just for kicks, the way Millennials will. Full Article
v Can I get a 'corona divorce' from my quarantined family? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 4 Apr 2020 09:00:41 -0400 Humor is my coping mechanism. It works well during the day. But, at night, it is hard not to lie in bed and worry. Full Article
v How my late wife set me free to find love again By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 10:00:54 -0400 "Does loving your second child diminish the love you have for your first? Of course not." Full Article
v Erskine: My daughter's wedding is on hold. Blame coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:00:08 -0400 My daughter would've been married this weekend. Like a lot of life events, it was postponed. But when it comes, what a day it will be. Full Article
v 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
v 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
v How to have Zoom parties that are actually fun By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:17:39 -0400 The age of social distancing is surprisingly social. Party ideas, pointers and more to make your next Zoom your best yet. Full Article
v Help save the bees: New app turns users into bee counters By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:00:07 -0400 Celebrate World Bee Day by participating in a global count of pollinators, including honeybees, with a free app available May 1. Full Article
v Want to save your citrus trees? Start a full-fledged insect war By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:57:53 -0400 You'll have to declare brutal warfare on the ants in your yard while embracing a tiny parasitoid wasp that eats its living prey from the inside out. Full Article
v L.A. Affairs: He didn't have a car. Was I more than just a ride? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 10:00:34 -0400 I would make the drive nearly every weekend, braving the Friday traffic and returning late Sunday night. I did this willingly and savored the time in L.A. with him. But how did he feel? Was I just an easy ride? Full Article
v California could see 5,000 coronavirus deaths a week if social distancing eases too soon By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 10:50:34 -0400 Local health officials give catastrophic estimates of potential coronavirus deaths if stay-at-home orders aren't followed. Full Article
v Can pets get the coronavirus? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 17:06:38 -0400 We want to protect our loved ones from the coronavirus. For many of us, that includes our pets. Here's what experts know about the risks they face. Full Article
v Q&A: Behind the scenes of The Times' coronavirus tracking effort By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 19:57:17 -0400 How does the Los Angeles Times coronavirus tracker work? The people who built and maintain it explain. Full Article
v Coronavirus at beaches? Surfers, swimmers should stay away, scientist says By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 10:00:29 -0400 The virus could be carried to the ocean in runoff and then kicked into the air by the surf, a Scripps scientist says. Full Article
v Blood centers begin collecting coronavirus antibodies from COVID-19 survivors By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 13:43:06 -0400 Blood centers are ramping up efforts to collect plasma from people who recovered from COVID-19 in hopes their coronavirus antibodies could save lives. Full Article
v A coronavirus immunity test is essential for the U.S. But will it work? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 15:06:58 -0400 Coronavirus immunity tests are key to returning to 'normal.' But there are concerns that the problems with detection testing may also slow immunity testing. Full Article
v Pentecostal church in Sacramento linked to dozens of coronavirus cases By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 15:39:44 -0400 One in three cases of COVID-19 in Sacramento County have been linked to church gatherings, public health officials said. Full Article
v 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