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Lifestyleen-USFri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:35 GMTI was a suburban lacrosse mom. I was ready to detonate my life and have a Hollywood affair
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-18/la-affairs-diana-berrent-guthe-after-having-covid-i-was-ready-to-have-a-hollywood-affair
At first, I didn’t know a lot about the new man in my life, but what I knew ignited me. And I was willing to risk it all to be with him.Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:35 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-18/la-affairs-diana-berrent-guthe-after-having-covid-i-was-ready-to-have-a-hollywood-affairHow to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jordan Firstman
https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2025-04-18/sunday-funday-jordan-firstman-best-things-to-do-los-angeles
On the agenda for the social media king? A strategic workout, a party on a boat in Marina del Rey and the most glorious spicy shrimp in town.Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:27 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2025-04-18/sunday-funday-jordan-firstman-best-things-to-do-los-angelesLos Angeles Times News Quiz this week: LeBron gets a Ken doll, golf gets a Grand Slam
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-18/la-times-news-quiz-april-18
A surprise Coachella cameo, an "SNL" "White Lotus" parody, the Lakers' first-round opponents, an all-female space crew and more in this week's L.A. Times News Quiz.Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:26 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-18/la-times-news-quiz-april-18At this swanky L.A party, grab a martini, vibe to music and ... play Rummikub?
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-18/rummiklub-rummikub-game-club-los-angeles
RummiKlub is bringing the decades-old tile game to chic L.A. venues as more Angelenos crave nightlife-adjacent experiences.Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:16 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-18/rummiklub-rummikub-game-club-los-angeles3 simple and sunny hikes to do with family this weekend
https://www.latimes.com/travel/newsletter/2025-04-17/the-wild-best-spring-hikes-visitors-easter-passover-flowers-the-wild
Regardless of whether you're celebrating Passover, Easter or just the beautiful spring weather, these three hikes are great opportunities to showcase L.A.'s beauty to out-of-town guests.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:00:34 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/newsletter/2025-04-17/the-wild-best-spring-hikes-visitors-easter-passover-flowers-the-wildEverything you need to know about Disneyland's biggest event of the decade
https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2025-04-17/disneyland-resort-70th-celebration-guide
The Disneyland Resort is turning 70 and throwing a year-long party. There'll be new shows, the return of a fan-favorite parade and a tour that honors Disneyland history.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:32 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2025-04-17/disneyland-resort-70th-celebration-guideInside the delightful Pasadena Showcase House of Design, where maximalism is in
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-17/maximalism-is-in-at-the-pasadena-showcase-house-of-design
At the decorator showcase, 30 designers let their creativity take flight, reimagining an empty 1928 mansion as a glamorous home for modern living.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:13 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-17/maximalism-is-in-at-the-pasadena-showcase-house-of-designHalloween Horror Nights without the horrors? Welcome to Universal Studio's new Fan Fest
https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2025-04-16/universal-studios-fan-fest-star-trek-mazes
Signature attractions at the after-hours event are centered around "Star Trek," "Dungeons & Dragons" and "Back to the Future."Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:00:38 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2025-04-16/universal-studios-fan-fest-star-trek-mazesThe 26 best Pilates studios in L.A. to stretch, strength-train and feel the burn
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/best-pilates-studios-los-angeles
There's no better place than Los Angeles to do Pilates. From Santa Monica and West Hollywood to Silver Lake and Pasadena, we picked the best studios to stretch.Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:41 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/best-pilates-studios-los-angelesL.A. Circuit: The best places to exercise in the city
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-16/best-exercise-studios-los-angeles-la-circuit
Want to perfect your crow pose? Or master the reformer? What about max out your lifting gains? Our Los Angeles exercise guides have you covered.Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:38 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-16/best-exercise-studios-los-angeles-la-circuitThis must be Eagle Rock
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/eagle-rock-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do
Hipsters and college students abound in this Northeast L.A. treasure nestled between Glendale and Pasadena.Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:00:02 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/eagle-rock-los-angeles-guide-things-to-doThis must be Beverly Hills
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/best-things-to-do-beverly-hills-restaurants-shopping
Though the city looms large in the pop-culture psyche as the capital of conspicuous consumption, you can explore the famed patch of real estate without breaking the bank.Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:29 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/best-things-to-do-beverly-hills-restaurants-shoppingThis must be Chinatown
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/chinatown-los-angeles-guide-best-things-to-do
The neighborhood helped reinvent Southern California. Now with energy from a new generation of Asian American creatives, it's reinventing itself.Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:00:21 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/chinatown-los-angeles-guide-best-things-to-doThis must be Venice
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/venice-los-angeles-neighborhood-guide-best-things-to-do
In between the European-style canals and carnival-worthy boardwalk where strongmen flex is a much more nuanced version of the seaside community.Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:00:20 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/venice-los-angeles-neighborhood-guide-best-things-to-doThis must be West Adams
https://www.latimes.com/food/list/west-adams-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do
With Victorian mansions, Craftsman bungalows and vibrant street art, the South L.A. neighborhood is both historic and in transition.Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:00:24 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/food/list/west-adams-neighborhood-guide-things-to-doThis must be Compton
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/compton-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do
You may think you know Compton, but you have no idea. Here are the vital places to explore in this history-filled city.Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:00:14 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/compton-los-angeles-guide-things-to-doThis must be Pacific Palisades
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/pacific-palisades-guide-best-restaurants-shops-hikes-things-to-do
Spend time in this Norman Rockwell-esque town by the sea and you'll understand its appeal — and maybe even its price tag.Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:00:22 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/pacific-palisades-guide-best-restaurants-shops-hikes-things-to-doThis must be Santa Monica
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/santa-monica-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do
There's more to this city than its fabled pier that attracts an estimated 10 million tourists a year. Much, much more.Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:00:45 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/santa-monica-neighborhood-guide-things-to-doThis must be West Hollywood
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/west-hollywood-guide-things-to-do
There’s an unofficial saying: "So goes WeHo, so goes California, so goes the nation.”Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:03 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/west-hollywood-guide-things-to-doThis must be Larchmont
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/larchmont-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do
Convenient and uncomplicated, this neighborhood tugs at your heart with its Main Street, Anytown, USA, feel.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:28 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/larchmont-los-angeles-guide-things-to-doThis must be Topanga Canyon
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/topanga-canyon-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do
Make your way to the fabled mountain community that's full of whimsy, beauty and neighborly love.Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:39 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/topanga-canyon-neighborhood-guide-things-to-doThis must be downtown L.A.
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/downtown-los-angeles-guide-best-things-to-do
Surviving multiple eras of ups and downs, DTLA remains a neighborhood in constant transformation — and a place that never stops dreaming.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:00:50 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/downtown-los-angeles-guide-best-things-to-doThis must be the Arts District
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/arts-district-downtown-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do
Enter Downtown L.A.'s vortex of creative energy.Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:05 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/arts-district-downtown-los-angeles-guide-things-to-doThis must be Mid-City
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/mid-city-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do
There's nothing mid about the centrally located, diverse and walkable L.A. neighborhood, where — shhh — parking is actually plentiful.Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:00:43 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/mid-city-los-angeles-guide-things-to-doThis must be Elysian Valley (a.k.a. Frogtown)
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/elysian-valley-frogtown-guide-things-to-do
An artistic community hub where the L.A. River serves as a sidewalk.Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:00:32 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/elysian-valley-frogtown-guide-things-to-doThis must be Culver City
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/culver-city-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do
The heart of screenland has been able to maintain a bit of a small-town feel.Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00:31 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/culver-city-neighborhood-guide-things-to-doThis must be Silver Lake
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/silver-lake-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do
With indie art spaces, Modernist architecture and nightlife that thrives on on Sunset Boulevard, meet the hip hillside hub with a renegade spirit.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:56 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/silver-lake-neighborhood-guide-things-to-doThis must be Manhattan Beach
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/manhattan-beach-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do
Along the breezy streets, you'll find a tale of two eras: the town's surf bum past and its glitzy present.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:00:46 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/manhattan-beach-neighborhood-guide-things-to-doThis must be Monterey Park
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/monterey-park-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do
You could plan an entire day of eating here — and you should.Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:00:59 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/monterey-park-neighborhood-guide-things-to-doThis must be Los Feliz
https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/los-feliz-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do
Whether you pronounce it “Los FEE-lus” or “Los Fey-LEASE,” the walkable hub is one you'll never want to leave.Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:00:07 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/travel/list/los-feliz-los-angeles-guide-things-to-doI could no longer play it cool. I was madly in love with my roommate
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-11/la-affairs-jack-morningstar-i-am-in-love-with-my-roommate
I’ve never been in a serious relationship or in love before. But I started having serious feelings for a new person in my life. Should I tell her how I feel?Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:02 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-11/la-affairs-jack-morningstar-i-am-in-love-with-my-roommateAfter dates with cringe men, I almost gave up on online dating. But would I ever find love?
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-04/la-affairs-charlotte-meyer-i-went-on-dates-with-cringe-men-then-i-found-love
I went on Match to meet my match. But the dates I went on left a lot to be desired. A week before my Match cancellation was final, I read one (last) email out of curiosity.Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:00:33 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-04/la-affairs-charlotte-meyer-i-went-on-dates-with-cringe-men-then-i-found-loveOur home survived the Palisades fire. Our love almost did not
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-03-28/la-affairs-evan-cooper-our-home-survived-palisades-fire-our-love-almost-did-not
Before fire destroyed Pacific Palisades, we were a family — my husband, my daughter and me. Would we still be one after the smoke cleared?Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:00:42 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-03-28/la-affairs-evan-cooper-our-home-survived-palisades-fire-our-love-almost-did-not9 great (and free) hikes around Palm Springs that locals love
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/great-and-free-palm-springs-area-hikes
Away from Palm Springs' tourist areas, you’ll find trails scattered across the valley that locals like me love. They’re breathtaking, convenient, challenging and don't cost a penny.Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:45 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/great-and-free-palm-springs-area-hikes11 carne asada tacos to try from the 101 Best Tacos guide
https://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-carne-asada-tacos-101-best-tacos-guide-los-angeles-orange-county
Craving juicy carne asada? 11 steak-filled tacos to try from the Los Angeles Times' inaugural 101 Best Tacos in L.A. guide.Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:27 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-carne-asada-tacos-101-best-tacos-guide-los-angeles-orange-countyThe best places to eat and drink this month, according to our food writers
https://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-new-restaurants-bars-to-try-los-angeles-april-2025
L.A.'s dining scene remains as exciting as ever, including a new diner on Melrose Avenue, a cozy Turkish restaurant downtown and a tiki-inspired bar in Long Beach.Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:00:47 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-new-restaurants-bars-to-try-los-angeles-april-2025Immerse yourself in native plants at the L.A. Times Plants booth at Festival of Books
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-13/visit-la-times-plants-booth-at-festival-of-books-2025
Learn about native plants for free from the experts April 26-27 at the L.A. Times Plants' Native Plant Booth at the Festival of Books.Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:57 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-13/visit-la-times-plants-booth-at-festival-of-books-2025How one woman is doggedly transforming an L.A. trash patch into a vibrant habitat garden
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-09/transforming-trash-patch-in-lincoln-heights-into-fragrant-habitat-garden
Marie Massa has spent more than three years working mostly alone to transform a weedy strip of public land into a fragrant habitat garden in Lincoln Heights.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:43 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-09/transforming-trash-patch-in-lincoln-heights-into-fragrant-habitat-gardenBountiful veggies or fragrant native plants? Here's how to get a dreamy yard with both
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-08/how-to-create-an-edible-habitat-garden-with-vegetables-and-native-plants
Native plants have very different needs from fruits and veggies. Here's how to create your own edible habitat garden.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:33 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-08/how-to-create-an-edible-habitat-garden-with-vegetables-and-native-plantsYou'll want to be friends with this couple after seeing their quirky, fun apartment
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-02/apartment-in-long-beach-is-colorful-midcentury-inspired-oasis
With its colorful charm, Abraham and Cecilia Beltran's Long Beach apartment is a welcoming hub for their family.Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:00:21 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-02/apartment-in-long-beach-is-colorful-midcentury-inspired-oasisThe 27 best yoga studios in L.A. for stretching, sweating and spiritual awakenings
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/best-yoga-studios-los-angeles
The yoga scene in Los Angeles is unparalleled. Whether you're just starting out, on a budget or seeking something different, these studios have an option for everyone.Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:33 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/best-yoga-studios-los-angelesWalk on, L.A.! Why you should absolutely explore the city by foot — and how to do it
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-11-06/los-angeles-walking-guide
Join a walking group, visit a new neighborhood and feel the ground beneath your feet.Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:00:35 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-11-06/los-angeles-walking-guideDon't call it Pilates. Inside the exercise trend that's like 'if Pilates and bodybuilding had a baby'
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-16/lagree-fitness-trend-megaformer-pilates
About 50 SoCal studios currently license rights to use Lagree equipment, many of which are in Los Angeles. You might think it's harder that Pilates. But its creator, Sebastien Lagree, would say you're wrong.Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:06 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-16/lagree-fitness-trend-megaformer-pilatesWhen is it time to end a relationship?
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2025-04-18/love-goth-shakira-on-ending-relationships
An examination of your moon sign can help light the way.Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:30 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2025-04-18/love-goth-shakira-on-ending-relationshipsWhat is a movement director? 5 visionaries share their most prized projects
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2025-04-17/on-movement-directors-in-fashion-art
We talked to the people creating the library of movements, gestures and expressions for models, actors and performers.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:07 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2025-04-17/on-movement-directors-in-fashion-art‘We’ve always been here’: An oral history of L.A.’s Black indoor roller-skating scene
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2025-04-16/roller-skating-la-an-oral-history
In L.A., roller skating for Black skaters is more than just rolling in circles around a rink.Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:44 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2025-04-16/roller-skating-la-an-oral-historyShe's L.A.’s Martha Stewart of weed. Her new cookbook makes edibles more fun and less scary
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-15/vanessa-lavorato-how-to-eat-weed-cookbook
"How to Eat Weed and Have a Good Time" by Vanessa Lavorato is a fun, tasty, science-backed guide to cooking with cannabis without accidentally overdoing it.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:38 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-15/vanessa-lavorato-how-to-eat-weed-cookbookThe Christmas Eve tradition that keeps me connected to my mother
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-12-24/christmas-holiday-traditions-cooking-recipes
Making kufta is a meditation of sorts that honors our roots and our Central Valley home.Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:00:52 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-12-24/christmas-holiday-traditions-cooking-recipesHow an unexpected new hobby helped me find community in L.A.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-11-28/cooking-los-angeles-loneliness
Cooking helped me discover Los Angeles and forge friendships by inviting people over to taste-test. Now holidays like Thanksgiving are less lonely than they once were.Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:01:01 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-11-28/cooking-los-angeles-loneliness