Cities have a distinct way of imprinting themselves on our memories. From iconic landmarks to unique architectural styles, each city tells a story through its design. Yet while buildings and monuments often take center stage, there’s another element quietly shaping a city’s identity: its landscaping. Landscaping defines the spaces between buildings, adding texture, color, and […]
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In the world of wellness, few beverages have achieved the iconic status of matcha. This finely ground green tea powder has captivated health enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike for its unique flavor, vibrant color, and impressive health benefits. While matcha has been a staple of traditional Japanese culture for centuries, its popularity in the West […]
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In a post-pandemic world, the business landscape in Los Angeles is evolving faster than ever. After years of economic uncertainty, signs of a revitalized market are emerging. The drop in interest rates is rekindling business optimism while a burgeoning aerospace sector—led by SpaceX—continues to redefine the region’s identity. This combination of factors has ignited demand […]
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The 2024 hurricane season started off with powerful systems like Barryl developing unusually early. This weather oddity, combined with abnormally high temperatures in the Gulf, caused many experts to worry that 2024 would be an especially destructive year for hurricanes. As summer dragged on, however, these worries failed to materialize into anything significant. A few […]
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It’s safe to say that the cannabis industry is booming here in southern California. It seems like every day, a new cannabis dispensary is popping up, often with lines leading out the door. Unfortunately, this booming business has a dark side: organized and opportunistic crime is a thriving parasite leeching off the industry’s success. Sordid […]
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Divorce is a specter that haunts every person’s mind as they consider making the leap from a relationship to a fully legal marriage. “What if…” questions spring involuntarily into the minds of most couples, with these frightening potentialities causing many couples to delay marriage and family formation well into their late thirties. Divorce peaked with […]
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Recently, a friend of mine who happens to be a homeowner here in California made an unpleasant discovery. Following some telltale signs, she and her partner managed to capture some unwelcome guests as they were chowing down on the pergola shading her backyard: termites! After catching these new destructive tenants red-handed, the couple began investigating […]
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Spend time in any of California’s major cities, and it’s hard to miss the rather depressing degradation of our previously beautiful state. After traveling through mile after mile of blank suburbs followed by dense concrete jungle, it becomes clear that Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are in dire need of an aesthetic facelift. […]
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Rainy years in California are rare, but when they come, they come hot and heavy. The rainy season of 2022-23 was one for the record books, and it just barely won out over the following 2023-24 season, which only ran a couple of inches of precipitation behind. While the extra water is a welcome change […]
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In the years following the receding of the pandemic, businesses are still in an awkward adjustment phase where no one is sure what innovations to keep and which to do away with. Remote and hybrid work, which exploded in relevance during the ‘bad years’, are still clinging to relevance today, with companies seemingly unsure of […]
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