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While thrifting in L.A. with my teenage son, I found what my mother missed

In the early '90s, my mom and I would shop at Aardvarks on Melrose Avenue, a resale closet full of dreams. Now, as I weather parenting and middle age, I rummage for pieces of her to take with me.

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How to get the best of gorgeous, pricey, artsy Carmel

Born in the late 19th century as a woodsy haven for bohemian types, Carmel is filled with beauty and luxury. But you don't have to be wealthy to enjoy a lot of this seaside village.

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Opinion: Flying while disabled is a nightmare. It shouldn't be this way

Why can't I roll into an airplane in my power wheelchair the way I can with buses, trains and buildings?

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Killer whale punts a sea lion 20 feet in the air to show calf how it's done

Based on the whales' behavior, an expert said it appeared the orcas were training a new calf in the pod how to hunt with its mother, grandmother and aunt.

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The 3-day SoCal resident ticket returns to Disneyland, starting at $75 per day

For a cost comparison, a one-day, one-park ticket ranges from $104 to $194, depending on when you visit the Anaheim resort.

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How to get into pickleball if you've got no one to play with

It's absolutely possible to get into America's fastest-growing sport as a solo player in L.A. No paddle or pickleball knowledge required.

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Even atheists wonder 'why are we here?' Inside an awe-inspiring adventure for...

Atheist Adventures offers non-believers in Los Angeles and beyond the opportunity to experience wonder and awe in the most inspiring places in the West.

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Travelers can get a passport quicker. An L.A. post office can help Sunday at...

Brentwood's Barrington post office wants to help travelers with their U.S. passport applications at Sunday's passport fair. It starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m.

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A new Pixar-themed parade is coming to Disneyland

The resort also announced other plans for 2024, including enhancements to the 'Star Wars' attraction Star Tours — The Adventures Continue.

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In Death Valley, a strange lake dwindles while California's tallest sand...

As the temporary lake evaporates, other parts of Death Valley National Park are reopening. Here's the latest for those visiting this winter.

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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Craig Robinson

A mountain bike ride, a vegan brunch and a stand-up set at the Improv are all part of the perfect day for Craig Robinson, the music-loving, python-wrangling star of "Killing It."

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Heading to Yosemite next summer? Better get a reservation

The new "Peaks Hours Plus" pilot program, which carries a $2 reservation fee, is intended to ease traffic and help protect natural resources in the national park.

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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton's ideal Sunday includes shopping at Westfield Century City mall, lunch by the pool at the Beverly Hills Hotel and spending time with her family.

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How to experience L.A. like a poet

Pay attention to what looks out of place, walk instead of drive and expect transformation are just some approaches to experiencing Los Angeles like a poet, according to L.A. poets.

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You don't have to join Soho House to enjoy its free run club (and postrun...

What's at the end of the route? Ice baths, avocado toast and mingling on the rooftop of the social club's Holloway House outpost in West Hollywood.

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They just wanted to build a bike park. Their surprise mission? Restoring...

Outdoor lovers Bill and Michelle Johnson weren't planning on reviving Southern California's beloved holiday-themed amusement park. Then came the public outcry.

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Abcarian: Should fat people get an extra airline seat for free? Southwest...

It's an old policy that got fresh attention the same week Southwest was nailed with a record FAA fine for its Christmas 2022 fiasco

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Here's everything new coming to Disneyland in 2024 — so far

From the arrival of Tiana's Bayou Adventure to the addition of new Star Tours scenes, here's what to expect if you're planning a trip to Disneyland or California Adventure next year.

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California ski resorts look to the latest storm for snow to help kick off the...

The latest storm is expected to drop little, if any, snow on Southern California. Resorts in the San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountains are hoping to get more snow over the next few weeks to help...

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Queen Mary, once a sinking white elephant, shows signs of remarkable revival

Years after running a deficit and being forced to shut down because of the COVID pandemic, the Queen Mary is now making a profit.

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How will the Boeing 737 Max 9 problem affect air travel?

Answers to your questions about how the in-flight blowout of a plug on an Alaska Airlines plane could affect flights in the near future.

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I spent the night in a lighthouse on a tiny California island. Here's how you...

The East Brother Light Station in the San Francisco Bay is not a destination for everyone. But if you're looking for history, a bit of mystery and spectacular views, your boat awaits.

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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Bianca Del Rio

A shopping spree at Santee Alley, oysters at Grand Central Market and reunions at Micky's in West Hollywood are a few must-dos for the drag queen and comic.

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What can you do with a preschooler at Disneyland?

Disneyland is offering $50 tickets for children ages 3-9, but what do you do with 3-year-olds when they're too small or timid to go on the rides?

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SoCal's forgotten hot springs oasis is finally reopening — with 50 geothermal...

Murrieta Hot Springs has been home to a Christian Bible college, a vegetarian commune and the 'Catskills of SoCal.' Now comes a new chapter as a wellness resort.

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Feeling drained? Here's how to rediscover your childlike wonder

Simple strategies for infusing more playfulness, awe and delight into your life.

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'Craziest thing you can do': Why are so many adventure seekers warming up to...

Though California is home to several ice playgrounds — including Lee Vining Canyon and June Lake — ice climbing season tends to be ephemeral. So go while you can.

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Taro iced coffee, 'Turning Red' and peach blossoms: Lunar New Year at...

The celebration melds traditions from Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures with Disney's familiar roster of characters.

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This 'Top 100' best chef wants Guatemala to get back to its Indigenous roots

Guatemala's Debora Fadul, one of the 'Top 100' world's best chefs, is on a mission to showcase Indigenous produce and farmers in a country where racism and discrimination persist.

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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Kate Berlant

Kate Berlant would let her cravings guide her from Silver Lake to Santa Monica and back again on her ideal Sunday of bagels, tacos and multiple Erewhon stops.

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The greatest trees of Los Angeles

I talked to arborists, landscape architects, gardeners, historians, activists, tree-heads and more, all to find an answer to my question: Which L.A. trees are the best trees, the ones worth celebrating?

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A floor that feels like magic? Just another marvel from this legendary Disney...

The HoloTile Floor, Lanny Smoot's latest invention, was inspired by the 'Holodeck' from the 'Star Trek' universe.

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At Disneyland's Pixar Place Hotel, hang out with Bing Bong and fall in love...

Everything you need to know about the recently unveiled revamp of the Paradise Pier Hotel on Disneyland Drive.

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12 readers tell us about their favorite trees in L.A.

Trees can spark memories, mark time and give us a comforting place to return to. What trees do you love?

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High-speed rail is coming to the Central Valley. Residents see a new life in...

For Central Valley residents, high-speed rail will be a reality in just a few years. Construction of the rail line is transforming local economies, and residents say they see a broad new horizon when...

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Will Taylor Swift be able to park a private jet for Super Bowl? Vegas...

The FAA is regulating the number of private jets that can park at Las Vegas area airports during Super Bowl weekend. Did Taylor Swift make plans in advance?

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A slime museum is coming to L.A. — and it's bringing the healing power of play

The Sloomoo Institute is a playful palace dedicated to all things slime, where guests can toss it, mold it, walk on it, get drenched by it and even experience the ASMR benefits of it.

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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jay Shetty and Radhi Devlukia

A perfect Sunday for Jay Shetty and his wife Radhi Devlukia involves meditation, hiking, hitting up the farmers market and cooking dinner at home.

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This treehouse hotel sits in an otherworldly forest. Here's how to book a...

In a forest fit for hobbits, get to the gate, punch in the secret code and enter a realm where it's perfectly normal to sleep in a tree.

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California libraries may lose free passes to state parks as budget deficit...

A program that allowed Californians to check out free passes to state parks at their local library is in jeopardy as the state contends with a budget deficit.

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Riding this train through California's snowy mountains rules right now

For Californians, crossing the fabled Donner Pass and descending to Lake Tahoe is one of those essential rites of passage. But forget doing it in a car.

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Some travelers will be able to screen themselves at security at Las Vegas...

TSA is unveiling a self-service security screening system at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.

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He built a mini-Disneyland in his backyard — and you can walk through it this...

Fans can't get enough of Castle Peak and Thunder Railroad in Anaheim Hills, David Sheegog's miniature love letter to Disneyland and Disney animation.

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This popular SoCal hiking spot is bursting with wildflowers — and bighorn sheep

In his road trip report, Times photographer Raul Roa describes the moment he noticed the holy grail of Anza Borrego wildlife.

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The challenge: Trek from Carson City to Canada. You could make $5,000

People will soon be able to trek from the Carson City through the mountains to the Pacific Crest Trail before completing the 1,600-mile journey to Canada.

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Too much poop, trash and trampling of habitats shuts down Big Sur's only free...

Overuse and abuse by visitors lead Coastal Commission to ban campers from San Carpoforo Beach, the only free camping site in Big Sur, for two years.

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What became of Marlon Brando's ecological wonderland on the sea? I visited to...

During the last years of his life, Marlon Brando told me what his Tahitian atoll Tetiaroa meant to him, and what he wanted it to become after he died. In honor of his 100th birthday, I'm sharing his...

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Dine at a table that moves you from room to room? A look at the future of...

Here are 5 takeaways from the Themed Entertainment Assn.'s annual gathering in Hollywood.

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3:30 a.m. alarms, coffee and a quest to find the greatest sunrise spots in...

With a routine of 3:30 a.m. alarms, pots of coffee and backpacks full of snacks, our family set out each day with hope, unsure of what the sky would bring.

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They escaped a world of fast fashion to teach L.A. how to give old clothes...

Other Lives Studio calls itself a 'redesign atelier,' elevating old clothes to look like couture, at a minimal cost to the wearer and the environment.

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