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Can’t tell if this is a food bank or farmers' market? That’s the point

People who are food insecure can choose farm fresh produce at Pasadena, Canoga Park, San Fernando food banks.

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The rise and fall of the Marlboro Man that once ruled the Sunset Strip

There once was a giant cowboy cutout standing above L.A. at the entrance of The Strip.

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A self-proclaimed pet psychic is selling out pop-up readings in LA

Cynthia Okimoto has traveled across the U.S. and even to Japan and Korea to help people connect with their pets.

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Ontario’s big play: Building a sports empire in the Inland Empire

The Inland Empire city is experiencing rapid changes — the latest addition being a mega sports complex. Here's what residents and visitors can expect.

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Olympics CEO says more $28 tickets will be released in later drops. The question is, how many?

Reynold Hoover also said LA28 wasn't using dynamic pricing yet, but could in future sales. In other words, tickets could get even pricier.

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'The vastness of the sky': encountering the desert for the first time

LAist Senior Editor Suzanne Levy, who grew up in the UK, recalls encountering an alien landscape in her ongoing series American As A Second Language.

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