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Tom Webster, former Kings coach and standout WHA player, dies at 71

Tom Webster, who led the Kings to their first division title and was suspended for throwing a stick on the ice toward a referee, died at 71.




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Gay rights pioneer Phyllis Lyon dies at 95; fought for same-sex marriage

Phyllis Lyon and her longtime partner were among the first same-sex couples to marry in California.




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Hank Steinbrenner, Yankees co-owner and eldest son of George Steinbrenner, dies at 63

Hank Steinbrenner co-owned the New York Yankees with his siblings after the death of their father.




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Irene Hirano Inouye, champion of Japanese American causes, dies at 71

Irene Hirano Inouye, a prodigious fundraiser who led the nation's premier Japanese American museum in Los Angeles and built bridges across cultures and countries, has died.




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Alby Kass, resort owner and Yiddish folk singer, dies from COVID-19

Alby Kass, a victim of a coronavirus-related infection, was lead singer of a Yiddish folk group, Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble, and a theater performer.




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R.D. Hubbard, former part owner of Hollywood Park and Los Alamitos Race Course, dies at 84

R.D. Hubbard, who once owned part of Hollywood Park and Los Alamitos Race Course, died at his home in Palm Desert on Wednesday at age 84.




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Bobby Lee Verdugo, East L.A. student walkout leader and Latino youth mentor, dies at 69

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.




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'Child's Play' screenwriter John Lafia dies at 63

John Lafia, who co-wrote the 1988 horror movie "Child's Play" and its 1990 sequel, died on April 29. He was 63.




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On the Beverly Center escalators, Pae White's art makes for an uplifting ride

Pae White's art installations at the Beverly Center have taken over the walls along the five-story escalators.




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Garden Calendar: Learn how to ID all the trees in your 'hood

Garden-related events include workshops in soil building and




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Our love of old buildings brought us together. My drinking drove us apart

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."




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Growing your own celery is easier than you think

Celery is today's star vegetable. Here's how to grow your own at home for taller stalks and more robust taste.




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Lunar New Year: How the Year of the Rat is inspiring design trends

The Year of the Rat is being embraced by merchandise designers in all sorts of ways, including on iPhone cases, fabric prints and fashion accessories.




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2020 Genesis G90 review: A worthy luxury sedan at a reasonable price

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.




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On a beautiful day, nothing beats the kid-friendly gardens at the Huntington: Four Hours

On a beautiful day, nothing beats the botanical gardens at the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens. There's something for everyone.




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A peek inside a lifestyle influencer's cozy, all-white winter cabin

Fashion designer turned lifestyle guru Jenni Kayne renovated a property she calls "The Lake House," an all-white, three-level cabin tucked away in the mountains in Lake Arrowhead. We got a peek inside.




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We grew up close by, but our paths never crossed. Was it fate to meet now?

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?




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Tomato fans: How you can get free ground cherries and goldenberries for your garden

Tasty ground cherries and goldenberries deserve room in your garden. They're easy to grow in the garden or in pots, and prolific producers.




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The 7 things you have to spot in L.A. before you can really say you live here

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.




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Culture and history are everywhere you look in Old Town Torrance: Four Hours

There's something for everyone in Torrance's historic downtown district, and the parking is free: Here's how to spend four hours there.




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Those Ruggable ads taking over your Instagram feed? We talk to the genius behind it all

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.




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I'm going to make it easy on you, she said. And then she broke up with me

There was no anger. She understood what I was going through. She had been divorced for over a decade, and had been in a few relationships since. And I was just coming to realize that I wasn't ready to be in a committed relationship just months after ending a 23-year marriage.




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He lovingly restored a midcentury gem. Now, you can tour it

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.




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Now there's cushy camping on L.A.'s trail from Pacific Palisades to Malibu

A new outfitter brings all-inclusive camping to the 67-mile Backbone Trail.




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Americans are lonelier than ever. Here are 20 ways to connect

America is in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. Here, we offer 20 ways to combat social isolation and loneliness in the new year.




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Out of unique ideas for Valentine's Day gifts? We're loving these geography pillows

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.




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Malibu's hidden history is lying in plain sight. Here's how to find it

Malibu has long been associated with cars full of beachgoers and staggering cliffside mansions — but there's much more to these "21 miles of scenic beauty."




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Shop like a celeb, eat like a royal and party like a rock star on the Sunset Strip: Four Hours

Within four hours you will get to shop at one of L.A.'s most seminal retail stores, eat at a swanky Parisian-chic plant-based restaurant, browse a storied bookstore and see a live show at a renegade music spot along the Sunset Strip.




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Seven beauty treatments for your future Oscars moment

Stars aren't the only ones who should look great, right? Here are fresh beauty and skin-care options around L.A. worth trying.




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Seating solutions that won't make you dread guests stopping by

Want to entertain more at home and be ready for drop-in guests? Then you need extra seating. Here are some solutions.




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Backyard landlord: What to know before building an ADU or granny flat

Homeowners in neighborhoods zoned for single-family residences now have great ability to build accessory homes — sometimes dubbed "granny flats" — as a way to creatively address the region's housing shortage. Here's a look inside a few ADUs and some design tips from residents who've taken the plunge.




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He broke up with me by text. But I wish he had just ghosted me

Ghosting gets a worse rep than it deserves, in my opinion. As both a former ghoster and a ghostee, I find it way more merciful than a text with stupid excuses.




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Add this to L.A.'s luxury car lairs; it's part Pantheon, part Batcave

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.




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My therapist's orders: Go on 35 first dates

My therapist was pushing me to date more, which is hard when you're a teacher and can't go out "on a school night." But I'm getting myself out there. L.A. traffic willing.




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A unique housing solution in the tough L.A. market: Make her gym her home

Like any good fighter, kickboxer Kendra Smith figured out a way to tackle the insane L.A. housing market: Move into a storefront where she could live and work.




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All the ways I failed miserably trying to live plastic-free for a week

No matter how hard I tried, plastic kept sneaking its way back into my life.




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The L.A. garden tours you won't want to miss this spring

Stroll and get inspired at 2020 Southern California garden tours.




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When the world feels scary, I want to garden. Here's what to plant right now

Don't stress—make a garden. Here's what to plant in SoCal now




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Erskine: Are you ready for some football? In March? Meet the XFL's cheeky upstarts

There's sloppy play and misfires. At times, it's like you're watching a blooper reel. But L.A. Wildcats games are a Lambeau-leaping hoot. And a great value.




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How to make compost and maybe save the world too

How to make compost and (help) save the world.




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Would you pay $275 for a plant? At this 'plant drop,' you might

Collectors seeking rare plants flock to "plant drops" at Highland Park plant shop Leaf and Spine.




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Is it safe to hike Runyon Canyon? Or work out at the gym?

Feeling housebound? Get out and hike, an expert says, as long as you keep your six-foot distance.




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I've been dating him my whole life: Guess the joke is on me

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.




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The ultimate guide to hanging out virtually with your friends

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.




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The upside of social distancing: How hygge can help

Let's lean in to "hygge," an Norwegian word for "well-being," cozy togetherness," "fun," "safety and shielding from the world," "the absence of annoyance" and the notion that your home is, literally and metaphorically, giving you a "hug."




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A happy little miracle in dark times: The plant nursery business is booming

Plant nurseries are now offering curbside service: 'A resurgence of victory gardens'




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Their design prescription: Laid-back luxury, homeyness and warmth

This trio turned commercial, residential and fashion design experience into the Transition State firm. Next up: a line of throw pillows.




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The Theodore Payne garden tour is happening this weekend — virtually

Theodore Payne offers 30-plus virtual tours of native plant landscapes.




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Why Goodwill is begging all of us: Stop leaving your stuff at our door!

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.




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Garden Calendar: What you can still do during this coronavirus crisis

Garden Calendar: Virtual edition! Yes, there is still plenty to see during this time of coronavirus.