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A peek inside the space shuttle Endeavour’s new home in Exposition Park

The soon-to-be Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will double the amount of exhibit space at the California Science Center.

A huge open room with dark floors and walls. A large metal space shuttle engine is displayed towards the right of the image. An even larger stark-white circular solid rocket booster segment is laid on its side to the left.

Get invited back. 10 memorable (and affordable) gifts for your host

You're sure to attend a holiday party or 12 this season. Bringing a thoughtful gift for your hosts acknowledges their hard work — and ensures you make the list again.

An image of a towel and crossed spoon and form on a decorative blue background with stars.

A space shuttle model is cleared for landing in Downey

A roughly 40,000-square-foot expansion is coming to the Columbia Memorial Space Center.

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A black and white space shuttle model sits inside a large building. People surround the shuttle model.

Surfers win key battle to control their own fate heading into LA28 Olympic Games

A battle over money and prestige has ended, with surfers declaring victory. For now.

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A person carrying a surfboard walks into the ocean on a rocky beach. They are silhouetted against the water which reflects the peachy orange morning light. The land in the distance is shrouded in mist.

Put these under a tree for the gardeners and plant parents in your life

Gardeners will be itching for springtime when they unwrap these items. And plant parents will be overjoyed to add to their collections.

A succulent hangs from a macrame holder on a backround of pale taupe and white with stars and presents

These books come with the Larry Mantle stamp of approval

The AirTalk host recommends coffee table books about Art Deco and car culture, as well as a book about Shohei Ohtani and a guide to Hollywood careers.

An open book is being read by a palm tree on a background of gold with stars and presents

The IYKYK list for real ones across Southern California

If you know Altadena Hardware, Pomona's 6 Ps logo, Chef's Coffee Shop ... then you know.

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A Santa hat and green stocking hang on a bright green agave plant in illustrated art. The hat and stocking animate, with a subtle wave in the breeze.

The world’s tallest Christmas tree is right here in LA. We have the numbers

Each year, the Citadel Outlets in Commerce aims for the world's tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree.

A holiday tree covered in colorful lights stretches tall against a night sky. At the foot of the tree are throngs of people holding up their cell phones to capture pictures of it.

A different kind of piano concert happening Tuesday. (Think outdoors and with headphones)

MindTravel concerts tap into human emotions in ways an indoor piano concert cannot.

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A male presenting person plays the piano. He and the piano are in the middle of a park.

Can’t get enough of LA’s diners? This social club might be for you

The Diner Preservation Society meets at classic eateries to support and preserve the disappearing cultural gems.

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Customers sitting inside a diner as food is being prepared

Here’s the story: The ‘Brady Bunch’ house could become an LA monument

The Studio City house has been nominated as a historic-cultural monument.

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A beige mid-century house sits behind a gold 1970s station wagon parked on the street.

A SGV food cart serves Chinese crepes fresh to order for $10 — just like home

I had jianbing guozi in China many years ago and have been searching for something similar in the SGV. I might have found it on a dusty side street in Rowland Heights.

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An egg wrap with a fried, crunchy dumpling wrap sticking out from inside.

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