During the pandemic, there was an explosion of interest in recreational cycling, and e-bikes were a huge beneficiary of a…
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Parenting coach Kiva Schuler presents a radically different approach to parenting, where we learn to communicate and right wrongs without…
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Making My Way Through LA, with a Little Help from My Friends and Strangers
I usually visit Los Angeles several times a year, returning to the hangouts I frequented when I lived in the…
The Ultimate Smartphone Case Gift Guide
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Should teachers avoid talking politics in the classroom? An education expert weighs in
With Southern California students gearing up for the 2022-2023 year and midterm elections around the corner, political discussions are sure…
A Near Getaway to LA, Before the Summer Surge
Brave beachgoers stay socially distanced at Will Rogers State Park The closing up of our favorite city was a new…
Los Angeles Reopens Hollywood Style
Post-pandemic culture takes shape in one of the nation’s cities hardest hit by COVID-19 When I checked into the Portofino…
Getting my tech-obsessed kid connected to real-life
A ride on the wild side Like many ‘tween and teen boys, my son played a lot of Fortnite. Okay,…
Gift Guide for a Pandemic Holiday
We’re all ready for 2020 to end, but the reality is the pandemic will linger into 2021. Give your loved…