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ArticlesDark Shadows
Each fall football lightens the city’s mood; this season pens with a heavier heart. Slippery Slope
A rock guitarist’s grand vision for a Malibu mountaintop has coastal watchdogs on edge. Summer Fling
Exotic locales might beckon. But the charms of an L.A. August prove that there’s no place like home. Venus Rising
Oodles of sex. Lots of envy. A touch of whining. HBO’s Girls sounded superficial. It wasn’t. Buzz Kill
The road to the hot new silicon beach is paved with good intentions—and way too many drivers . Movies A-Go-Go
A film was once a shared L.A. experience. Now we just want to be left alone Postscript: Call of the Wild
Reflections on learning about coyotes and the local wildlife experts who help make Los Angeles a safe place for us and them . Call of The Wild
Coyotes are neither friend nor foe. They’re cohabitants, pure and simple. The female body as battlefield
Did I expect this? Did any of us foresee that in 2012 there would be a full-tilt battle about women’s health and how it should be handled? Light Years
Sometimes the person you dread letting in can bring unexpected joy. Bad News, Bear
California has stood by Obama—until now. He could take a lesson from Brown. Happy Feat
After decades of earnest parenting comes a reminder to savor the moment. Brave Betty
In a first lady’s courageous revelations about addiction, a family found its lifeboat. The Last Dance
She was the mom everyone wanted for their own. At the end, each day was a gift. Modern Family
Behind the nouveau-L.A. excesses of the Kardashians is a fierce loyalty. Locked Up
Sometimes a response to disturbing events is to try to buy a sense of security Puppy Love
There’s nothing like a dog’s affection. Too bad L.A. is so canine unfriendly. Football? Pass
The price tag seems high for a pro sport that L.A. has done just fine without. Writer Paradise
Gentle climate. No social interruptions. Of course the words will flow. Brown, Part II
A familiar face returns with a new acuity and a formidable partner. He’ll need both. Numbers Game
Lying about age is practically a civic duty. Who knew honesty could be so liberating? The Telltale Heart
In her memoir, Elizabeth Edwards may be sharing too much information... The Prodigal Man
Roman Polanski was arrested upon his arrival in Switzerland on Sunday. His last legal appeal and current arrest recall some of Los Angeles’s darkest days... The Lost Boys
Why are so many of our onscreen leading men such scaredy-cats? The Good-bye Year
When loss follows loss, what must come next is a long embrace... Rules of Engagement
Marriage—gay or straight—is the great emotional adventure story... Page Turner
It’s easy to become an e-book addict, even when it spells the end of your world... Octo-Mommy & Me
Nadya Suleman and the doctor who helped her conceive were irresponsible, but the controversy raises bigger questions about high-tech births and the freedom to choose... Numbers Game
Lying about age is practically a civic duty. Who knew honesty could be so liberating? Mucked Up
A black summer for beach lovers stirs memories of a sickened—and still ailing—bay... Must-See List
Taking in the sights with holiday visitors, an Angeleno rediscovers a bewitching city... Mall of America
The fear that’s running through the holiday season is not just about the economy. This season the malls—our temples to consuming—are conspicuous for lack of consumption, but maybe it’s high time a debtor nation took stock... Love Struck
An angry mob left its marks in the ’60s. Now the scars tell of an irresistible courage... High Stakes
Those tall shoes are gaining traction in L.A. It’s not just a physical boost that’s in play... Great Divide
L.A. was a “don’t ask, don’t tell” place—until Arizona got everyone talking... Grade Inflation
As the cost of a UC education soars, students are rattled—but not revolting... Foul Territory
With the McCourts squabbling over the boys in blue, there’s a red face or two in town... Foot Soldier
What began as a show of solidarity soon took away the heartache, anger, and fear... Fallen Angel
From ‘It’ girl to stricken reality star, Farrah Fawcett reflects our obsession with fame... Eye on the Prize
With Barack Obama’s election, Americans made history by finally redressing it... Different Stripes
Tiger Woods isn’t the first mythic figure to plummet from the skies... Body Beware
Vitamin fads. Mineral mania. Medical whiplash. Are we trying too hard to be healthy? A Separate Peace
The building bust has brought back a slower, quieter L.A.—but at what cost? Behind the Mask Signs of Michael Jackson’s addiction were there—was anyone paying attention? |
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