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Self-Love
Open your Feb 05 issue of Los Angeles Magazine to find their 8 favorite LA blogs. Perhaps by nature of our pithy name, we top the list. And our seven compatriots are:Blogging.la (stuff)
Art.blogging.la (art)
LA Voice (stuff, events)
Defamer (hollywood gossip -- this week, Park City)
The Elegant Variation (books, literary events)
Sports by Brooks (sports, boobies)
LA Observed (newsy news)
Many of these can be found permanently in our links, below left. Click on by.
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Cruise off the highway and hit locally-known spots for some tasty bites.
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Fentanyl and other drugs fuel record deaths among people experiencing homelessness in L.A. County. From 2019 to 2021, deaths jumped 70% to more than 2,200 in a single year.
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This fungi isn’t a “fun guy.” Here’s what to do if you spot or suspect mold in your home.
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Donald Trump was a fading TV presence when the WGA strike put a dent in network schedules.
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Edward Bronstein died in March 2020 while officers were forcibly taking a blood sample after his detention.
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A hike can be a beautiful backdrop as you build your connection with someone.