un Tomato fans: How you can get free ground cherries and goldenberries for your garden By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:42:25 -0500 Tasty ground cherries and goldenberries deserve room in your garden. They're easy to grow in the garden or in pots, and prolific producers. Full Article
un 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
un 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
un Shop like a celeb, eat like a royal and party like a rock star on the Sunset Strip: Four Hours By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:53:55 -0500 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. Full Article
un Erskine: In this common house, we raised four uncommon kids By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 09:00:15 -0500 We raised four kids in this old house. There were birthdays and proms, bloody knees and Scout meetings. We changed a million diapers here. We matched a lot of socks. Full Article
un A unique housing solution in the tough L.A. market: Make her gym her home By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:00:14 -0500 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. Full Article
un Zero-waste refill stations in and around L.A. By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 16:04:18 -0500 Zero-waste refill stations let you reduce plastic waste and potentially save money because you pay only for what you take. Here's where to find them. Full Article
un Is it safe to hike Runyon Canyon? Or work out at the gym? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:25:50 -0400 Feeling housebound? Get out and hike, an expert says, as long as you keep your six-foot distance. Full Article
un 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
un 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
un 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
un 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
un L.A. County stay-at-home order could last into summer; more social distancing essential, officials say By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:00:58 -0400 L.A. County officials warned Friday that the region needs to increase social distancing to slow the spread of coronavirus. Stay-at-home restrictions could remain into summer. Full Article
un Ground Zero: 10 on-the-ground photos in the fight against coronavirus in New York By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:22:25 -0400 Getty Images' John Moore documented emergency medical workers on the ground in New York in the first week of April as the coronavirus ravaged the state. Full Article
un The coronavirus is particularly unkind to those who are obese By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:14:31 -0400 This may help explain why the coronavirus has hit the U.S. so hard: Obesity appears to be a risk factor for serious cases of COVID-19. Full Article
un L.A. County now requires residents to wear face coverings. Here are the details By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:08:25 -0400 Wear a mask when inside an essential business, or when riding a bus or train. The cities of Long Beach, Pasadena and L.A. have issued similar orders. Full Article
un Tobacco, vaping industries seize opportunities in coronavirus with freebies, donations By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:00:02 -0400 The tobacco industry sees the sales potential in the pandemic, offers up freebie protective gear, doorstep deliveries, festive discounts. Full Article
un Coronavirus could become leading cause of death in L.A. County By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:18:43 -0400 A study shows roughly 4% of L.A. County residents have contracted COVID-19, suggesting it might be less fatal locally than originally believed. Full Article
un With humans shut in by the coronavirus, nature sees an opportunity By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:35:37 -0400 As people across the globe stay home to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, Earth is becoming cleaner and more wild. Full Article
un 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
un The coronavirus lockdown is miserable. Rushing herd immunity could be worse By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 19:58:05 -0400 Yes, there are significant health risks associated with lockdown. But returning to normal life too soon and rushing herd immunity would be even worse. Full Article
un How herd immunity will help us fight COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 15:33:10 -0400 Herd immunity occurs when a large percentage of a population is immune to an infectious disease. There are two ways to achieve it: by exposing a large percentage of the population to a virus, or by producing a vaccine. Full Article
un Review: Saint Laurent's Anthony Vaccarello made an unexpected move. He put color in the spotlight By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:46:16 -0500 Paris Fashion Week: For fall and winter 2020, Anthony Vaccarello also explored the fabrics — and the "bourgeois elegance" of 1990s-era YSL. Full Article
un An Unforgettable Evening honors Renée Zellweger, raises $1.8 million for breast cancer efforts By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:34:03 -0500 The star-studded event honoring Renée Zellweger featured a performance by the Jonas Brothers. Guests included Tom Ford, Katie Couric, Lisa Rinna and Paris Hilton. Full Article
un Kanye West holds a surprise Sunday Service during Paris Fashion Week By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 1 Mar 2020 09:55:14 -0500 The rapper's musical ministry event wasn't the only last-minute addition to the schedule. His Yeezy collaboration with Adidas will be presented in Paris on Monday night. Full Article
un Kanye West's daughter steals the spotlight at Yeezy Season 8 runway show By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Mar 2020 15:06:21 -0500 The work-in-progress collection Kanye West showed took inspiration from the rapper's ranch, hired help and hazmat suits. Full Article
un Kat Von D is sorry about that anti-vaxx post: 'I was completely uninformed' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:59:42 -0400 Tattoo artist Kat Von D also clears the air about parting ways with her beauty brand, her new vegan shoe line and her upcoming music career. Full Article
un Working from home now? It's time to seriously define your home uniform By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:00:33 -0400 If you're working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, you can still feel comfortable while sitting in your home office or living room. Full Article
un The Easter Bunny is most definitely coming to town. I'm sure of it By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 12:50:05 -0400 Easter is all about the unexpected, so be ready to roll back the rock and roll with the punches. Full Article
un TV mentor Tim Gunn is freaked out too: 'Every night at 7 o'clock I burst into tears' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 07:00:36 -0400 L.A. Times TV editor Matt Brennan interviews 'Making the Cut' and 'Project Runway' star Tim Gunn about his mentorship style. Full Article
un TV mentor Tim Gunn is freaked out too: 'Every night at 7 o'clock I burst into tears' By www.pacificsandiego.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:30:45 -0400 L.A. Times TV editor Matt Brennan interviews 'Making the Cut' and 'Project Runway' star Tim Gunn about his mentorship style. Full Article
un 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
un We tuned in for the White House briefings but stayed for Dr. Birx's glorious scarves By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:21:06 -0400 Dr. Deborah Birx's scarves became this moment's fashion inspiration. Here's how to get her look. Full Article
un Streaming Friday from famous people's closets — a virtual runway show By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:00:06 -0400 Kim Kardashian West, Hailey Bieber, Karlie Kloss and other celebrities will model their closets for the amfAR effort to fight the coronavirus. Full Article
un Should L.A. Unified close schools to half a million students? The coronavirus debate rages By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 21:45:41 -0400 Some parents say they want LAUSD schools to close as the novel coronavirus spreads. But L.A. Unified officials have yet to decide to do that. Full Article
un Los Angeles Unified district to close all schools By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:41:01 -0400 Amid the coronavirus crisis, LAUSD schools will officially shut down. Full Article
un L.A. Unified won't open family resource centers, citing coronavirus health risk By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 20:38:52 -0400 L.A. Unified officials have killed a plan to open 40 family resource centers. The district still will distribute food. Full Article
un Got kids under 5? Try these coronavirus-quarantine school resources for parents By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 21:19:59 -0400 Having kids at home during the coronavirus pandemic is a challenge for parents. Here are some resources to help get you through the day. Full Article
un UC regents postpone vote on tuition increase, citing coronavirus uncertainties By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:54:14 -0400 University of California regents will not vote on a tuition increase as scheduled this week because the coronavirus crisis has created too much uncertainty, officials said Wednesday. Full Article
un Students hit hard as L.A. community colleges scramble to respond to coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 10:30:09 -0400 An uneven response from schools is disrupting the lives of students who rely on campuses for education and essential services like food and healthcare. Full Article
un Coronavirus closures at L.A. Unified extend to May 1; district deal with Verizon will offer free internet By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 22:30:41 -0400 L.A. Unified campuses will be closed until at least May 1 due to the coronavirus outbreak, as school employees press forward with plans to distribute computers, provide free internet for students who need it, train families and teachers in distance learning and distribute more food. Full Article
un L.A. Unified confirms first known employee COVID-19 case By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:48:24 -0400 The facilities contract employee last worked on the 28th floor of the district's downtown headquarters on March 13. Full Article
un USC, school districts getting 'Zoom-bombed' with racist taunts, porn as they transition to online meetings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 21:00:47 -0400 USC officials said they learned Tuesday that some online Zoom classes had been "disrupted by people who used racist and vile language." Full Article
un Citing coronavirus risks, L.A. teachers union calls for new limits on charter schools By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 01:19:53 -0400 Citing the circumstances of the coronavirus crisis, United Teachers Los Angeles on Thursday called for a moratorium on new charter school approvals and a halt to new campus-sharing arrangements with charters. Full Article
un Getting into USC this fall just got easier amid coronavirus uncertainty By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:43:43 -0400 USC admission rates rose significantly for fall 2020 as the coronavirus outbreak deepens uncertainty over students' college plans. Full Article
un California schools unlikely to reopen this academic year amid coronavirus, state schools chief says By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:26:47 -0400 Because of the coronavirus outbreak, state public schools are unlikely to reopen, state schools Supt. Tony Thurmond said Tuesday. Full Article
un Ex-USC admissions official to plead guilty to running scam to admit unqualified Chinese students By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 18:24:39 -0400 A former admissions official at USC will plead guilty to helping graduate students from China gain acceptance to the school by submitting doctored transcripts and fraudulent recommendation letters. Full Article
un The new reality of school at home: Overwhelmed. Isolated. Unfocused. Very Stressed By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 5 Apr 2020 09:00:20 -0400 School from home is the new coronavirus reality. How are students and teachers doing? Full Article
un Launching online learning at L.A. schools during coronavirus is 'akin to landing on the moon' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 14:28:27 -0400 L.A. school chief says district is moving fast to set everything up and racing to find unconnected students. The number drops substantially in a week. Full Article
un No L.A. Unified student will get an 'F' on spring report card By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:03:59 -0400 No LAUSD students will receive failing grades this spring during coronavirus school closures as many have limited access to online learning. Full Article