April 2021
Features
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Last March, a Photographer Chartered a Helicopter and Captured an Invisible Crisis
Photographer Stuart Palley has spent his career shooting disasters like fires and earthquakes. COVID-19 was different
After COVID-19, Can Downtown L.A. Get Back Up?
The pandemic brought DTLA’s comeback to a screeching halt. Here’s how the city’s historic hub can reclaim its swagger
116 Downtown L.A. Businesses Shuttered by the Pandemic, Many Permanently
A map shows the dramatic effect the pandemic has had on commerce in DTLA
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Columns
She Built a Bustling Business Providing Cremations for Less, but Nothing Prepared Her for COVID-19
South L.A.-bred entrepreneur LaRuth Wright was entrusted with the remains of an untold number of loved ones during the height of the pandemic, writer Rex Weiner’s mother among them
L.A.’s Concierge Medical Services Woo VIPS with Plush Amenities—but Not Everyone Thinks That’s Healthy
With health at the forefront of everyone’s minds these days, more people are willing to pay big bucks for the privilege of being prioritized
Departments
In Time for Passover, a Matzo Taste Test
Three local chefs tried four brands of matzo—and one cracker came out on top
3 New Restaurants to Try in April
A crowd-pleasing new indoor-outdoor spot in Long Beach, and more
Here’s the Lowdown on Rising Star Olivia Rodrigo
The Disney star who broke out with “drivers license” just released a new single and has an album on the way
The Most Awkward (and Entertaining) Moments In Oscars History
From envelope mix-ups to wardrobe malfunctions, the Academy Awards’ almost 92-year history is filled with memorable moments
The Weather Is Nice. Cycle in Style with These Cool Bike Accessories
From lights to bells to jerseys, these products make hitting the road on two wheels even more fun
Bored with Botox, Youth-Obsessed Angelenos Are Taking Up a More Prickly Procedure
A quick-fix procedure done with dissolving threads has emerged as an alternative to full-blown facelifts
3 New and Notable L.A. Restaurants to Try in October
A new cheese-focused restaurant in Pasadena, and more
