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HolidaysYear after year, a Fullerton theater sells out a camped-up comedy about Santa Claus on Mars. The stage show is based on a 1964 B-movie.
Heart-shaped food keeps LA legacy businesses on trend
HolidaysAs younger generations take over legacy businesses, they’re promoting heart-shaped food on Instagram to keep profits up.
Forget Hinge and Tinder? LA singles try ‘Love Isn’t Blind’
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All the Southern California semi-finalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards
Food & DrinkWith 18 semi-finalists, Southern California had a good showing.
Metal thieves turn to cemeteries, historical markers
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For many LA Latinos, making tamales is core to the holidays
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LA district attorney, City Council: Primary race results so far
PoliticsThough votes are still being tallied, LA Magazine Reporter Jon Regardie weighs in on which LA races will go to a run-off in November and which saw early wins.