On May 24, 2007, pro surfer Emery Kauanui was beaten outside his La Jolla home during a fight following a drink-spilling incident at a local restaurant.
Buy Nothing Project group members may be among the few who aren't worried about supply chain problems leading to issues with gifts this holiday season.
Moms who are wild at heart or don’t want to miss their 10,000 steps might crave a Mother’s Day hike. Think about a picnic along a scenic hiking trail that’s easy for the whole family. It’s a great way to spend outdoors time with Mom and a good last-minute option if you’re stumped on what to do. Early morning or dusk may be the best times to beat the crowds.
The picnic part is up to you: Choose from our list of the right sandwiches for 22 SoCal hikes, or make your own fancy fixings. These hikes come with spectacular views, perfect places to stop and linger.
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In early December, just as COVID-19 cases were spiraling in Los Angeles, Jennifer Grosso posted a request on her Buy Nothing Facebook group that struck a chord with her Atwater neighbors:
“If anyone has any old windows or doors they’d like taken off their hands, I’d be happy to come pick them up! I’ve currently got about half of what I need for a greenhouse. All conditions welcome, we’ll put some love back into anything that needs it. Would rather build from scraps than buy new (pics for reference) TIA!”
After nearly a year of illness, isolation and loss, Grosso’s simple request offered people the opportunity to do something they hadn’t in months: meet and make new friends. “People really wanted that sense of connection,” she said. “When I met people curbside, I could tell they really wanted to talk.”