Cannabis has come a long way in the United States, with 1 in 3 Americans now living in a state where recreational marijuana use is legal. It’s been a meteoric rise for the drug, which was illegal across the nation just 10 years ago. Consumers have access to marijuana for medicinal purposes in 36 states, […]
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Every Pop-Up Drive-in and Outdoor Movie Night in Los Angeles
There are few things as time-tested and classic as the American drive-in movie theater. In fact, we are fast approaching the 100-year anniversary of the very first drive-in theater in the U.S., which first attracted movie-loving motorists in Camden, New Jersey on June 6th, 1933. The blissful weather of Southern California makes it an idyllic […]
Newsom Introduces $2 Billion Plan to Reopen In-Person Education
On Wednesday, December 30th, California Governor Gavin Newsom introduced a $2 billion plan and a new tiered framework of modifications to be implemented to reopen schools for in-person education. Safe Schools For All is the official name of the plan, which was announced on the heels of growing evidence of the decreased risks and increased […]
California, Google, and Apple Team Up For Exposure App
A voluntary smartphone tool is now available for Californians to track possible exposure to the coronavirus, thanks to the combined efforts of California, Google, and Apple. The application is called CA Notify, and it works by using Bluetooth to track proximity between users. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the app on December 7th, three days ahead […]
The Defining Moment
Twenty-twenty has been a year to remember…. as it has taught us lessons and made us face situations that were unimaginable. All the activities we enjoyed and have taken for granted were suddenly changed. No matter what side of the country you call home, we all had our own taste of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty […]
The California Exodus
According to a recent article by the Associated Press, the state of California continues to see migration out of the state, with net migration having occurred for three consecutive years. A new population estimate released Wednesday by the Department of Finance illustrated that 136,000 more people left the state than moved here — from July […]
Restaurants Open Christmas Day in Los Angeles
Christmas Day is fast approaching, and with it comes the stress and anxiety surrounding one of the biggest decisions of the season: What should you eat? Fortunately, if you prefer a change of pace, there are numerous great restaurants offering tasty takeout meals on December 25th. Maybe you’re tired of trying to perfect your honey […]
The Thriving Community of ROW DTLA
Whether you are a native Angeleno or a transplant, sooner or later you discover how much our great city has to offer. From fantastic dining and shopping to innovative offices and outdoor spaces –there are hundreds of beautiful pockets hidden within this sprawling city. But, you only encounter them if you take the leap and […]
Support These Local LA Toy Drives
The Holiday season is and always will be a season of giving. From frontline workers giving their lives to save others, to volunteers giving their time and energy to better the lives of others — there are countless ways to bring smiles to those around you. But you don’t have to be a medical professional or […]
How Do I Benefit from the Passage of California Proposition 19?
On November 3, 2020, California Proposition 19 passed with over 51% of the 15 million votes cast. Taking effect on April 1, 2021, the passage of Proposition 19 ushers in an unprecedented tax benefit for Californians aged 55 years and older. As you may recall from our earlier blog post “California Proposition 19: What You […]