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In praise of jasmine, the quintessential LA scent

As we say goodbye to it’s oh-so-short season, we celebrate that special time when the city becomes drenched in its perfume.

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Discover the delicate nature of Northeast LA's Elephant Hill

A guided nature hike on Saturday seeks to connect Angelenos to these 110 acres of open space in El Sereno.

The photo captures a picturesque residential area nestled at the base of lush green hills. In the foreground, you can see houses and streets, while the background features rolling hills covered in grass and dotted with trees. Winding dirt paths meander through the hills, adding a sense of depth and exploration. The sky is clear and blue, suggesting a bright, sunny day. Tall trees on the right side of the image frame the scene beautifully.

100 ‘elephants’ migrate into Beverly Hills with a message of coexistence

An art exhibition celebrating interspecies peace will open July 1 at Beverly Gardens Park. And if you have a lot of space and a lot of cash, you can take one home.

Elephant sculptures are arranged on a lawn, with a palm tree behind them, under blue skies.

There are now two Trader Joe’s right across from one another in Sherman Oaks

A brand new Trader Joe’s opened right across the street from one that has been around for more than 50 years. Overkill or the more-the-merrier?

A picture of the front of the new Trader Joe's on Riverside Drive in Sherman Oaks.

We went looking for a Japanese cola named 'Los Angeles' — and found a story about home

A rabbit hole journey into why not one, but two colas from Japan, pay homage to our great city. We don’t have the definitive answer, but we do have a great story to tell.

LA Opera is having a once-in-a-decade costume sale

North America's fourth largest opera company is opening up its closet for a huge costume sale this Saturday.

The photo depicts a group of people dressed in period costumes, likely from the 18th or 19th century. At the center is a woman in an elaborate red dress adorned with intricate patterns and a feathered hat, holding a basket of red flowers. Around her are several men in various outfits—one in military attire and others in work clothes and hats. The setting appears to be indoors, with large windows featuring yellowish panes in the background, suggesting it might be part of a theatrical performance or a historical reenactment.

Planning to visit the Getty Villa when it reopens? Here’s a look at what to expect

The museum spent months on recovery work deep cleaning the campus and is ready to welcome back visitors.

A fountain with clouded water has a statue figure in the center. The green shrubs around the fountain are discolored with a building in the distance with columns.

How Salt & Straw's head chef found solutions to ice cream's biggest problems

Tyler Malek reveals the inner operation of flavor pairing and problem solving.

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8 fun things to do for Juneteenth in SoCal

Head out on a bike ride, check out a museum exhibition or improv show — all in honor of Juneteenth.

A group of attendees dance druing Leimert Park's Juneteenth Celebration.

Mayor Bass urges support for Boyle Heights restaurants as ICE raids keep families home

Bass and California Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez visited the Mariachi Plaza corridor, where some eateries sat empty on Father’s Day.

A cyclist out of focus in the foreground rides down a street passing by businesses on the other side of the street.

Funding restored for Hollyhock House, Frank Lloyd Wright's LA landmark

City funding has been restored for Hollyhock House, a home designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, which means the home will retain its staff and stay open to the public.

A square white home against a blue sky, with a lush green lawn in the foreground. The homes flat roof is lined with art deco stone carvings that evoke the image of a hollyhock flower.

After Eaton Fire, tattoo artists turn loss into Altadena-inspired art

After fire destroyed her June Bug tattoo studio, Isabela Livingstone regrouped — and began offering healing ink to fellow fire survivors.

A woman with short, wavy brown hair stands in the center of a well-lit tattoo studio, wearing a red dress and hoop earrings.

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