Lisa Boone
@lisaboone19.bsky.social
Los Angeles Times design writer, garden lover, sports fan, mom.
L.A. plant community remembers Jeanette Marantos, an ally ‘with dirt under her fingernails’
L.A. plant community remembers Jeanette Marantos, an ally 'with dirt under her fingernails'
Jeanette Marantos, The Times’ plants writer who died Saturday, found interest in everything, from the world’s largest wildlife crossing in Agoura Hills to L.A.’s youngest worm farmers in Studio City a...
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February 11, 2026 at 9:33 PM
L.A. plant community remembers Jeanette Marantos, an ally ‘with dirt under her fingernails’
Love this: Kristen Stewart bought L.A.’s historic Highland Theatre, which shut down nearly two years ago, and hopes to revitalize theatergoing.
Why Kristen Stewart just saved this historic L.A. theater
Kristen Stewart bought L.A.'s historic Highland Theatre, which shut down nearly two years ago, and hopes to revitalize theatergoing.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Love this: Kristen Stewart bought L.A.’s historic Highland Theatre, which shut down nearly two years ago, and hopes to revitalize theatergoing.
The great Josh Jackson on the breathtaking wonders of going the long way on California Highway 127.
On Highway 127, I discovered the breathtaking wonders of going the long way
The weathered gems along the two-lane stretch that runs north from Baker toward the Nevada border.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:32 PM
The great Josh Jackson on the breathtaking wonders of going the long way on California Highway 127.
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BIll Plaschke: ‘Nobody is asking anybody to disavow their beliefs. This is no longer about ideology, this is about standing up for those who are being wrongly arrested, being unfairly harassed or being made to feel constantly frightened in their own homes.’
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Commentary: Just say no. Dodgers players should decline White House visit
Bill Plaschke says players must stand up for fans and turn down a White House visit the Dodgers' owners promised to make after winning the World Series.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
BIll Plaschke: ‘Nobody is asking anybody to disavow their beliefs. This is no longer about ideology, this is about standing up for those who are being wrongly arrested, being unfairly harassed or being made to feel constantly frightened in their own homes.’
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Barista Tommy Le founded Reinne’s Place in Long Beach to honor his late girlfriend, Reinne Lim, creating a therapeutic space where customers can channel love and loss.
A barista turns tragedy into a coffee shop where customers can caffeinate and cry
Tommy Le turned his own personal tragedy and community-minded spirit into a place where customers can channel love and loss.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Barista Tommy Le founded Reinne’s Place in Long Beach to honor his late girlfriend, Reinne Lim, creating a therapeutic space where customers can channel love and loss.
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The giant wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway in L.A. County got delayed by winter rains a couple of years ago, but it's back on track to be finished this year. Latest progress report, with photos: www.latimes.com/lifestyle/st... via @jmarantosplants.bsky.social
Despite appearances, the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is on track for fall completion
Heavy rain in 2002 and 2023 delayed progress on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, but the builders say they're on target to open the crossing late this fall.
www.latimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:24 AM
The giant wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway in L.A. County got delayed by winter rains a couple of years ago, but it's back on track to be finished this year. Latest progress report, with photos: www.latimes.com/lifestyle/st... via @jmarantosplants.bsky.social
Such sad news. She was the best.
Jeanette Marantos, L.A. Times plants reporter, dies at 70
Jeanette Marantos, a Features reporter, died following a stroke. She helped educate readers about native California plants. She described her reporting as her own ongoing education.
www.latimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Such sad news. She was the best.
Ray Kappe’s iconic modernist residence in Pacific Palisades hits the market for the first time at $11.5 million.
Ray Kappe's Modernist masterpiece asks $11.5 million in Pacific Palisades
In the hills of Pacific Palisades, a treehouse-like retreat built by Modernist architect Ray Kappe has surfaced for sale for the first time ever at $11.5 million.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Ray Kappe’s iconic modernist residence in Pacific Palisades hits the market for the first time at $11.5 million.
Artist Ben Tuna, aka the Glass Cowboy, turned burned Porsches from the L.A. fires into symbols of hope.
This artist turned burned Porsches from the L.A. fires into symbols of hope
Artist Ben Tuna has turned the shells of burned-out vintage Porsches into artistic symbols of revival through his work with stained glass salvaged from churches.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Artist Ben Tuna, aka the Glass Cowboy, turned burned Porsches from the L.A. fires into symbols of hope.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Lines stretched down Union Street as residents sought guidance on responding to ICE encounters in their nighborhoods at All Saints in Pasadena.
Expecting Dozens, Pasadena Church Sees 800 Pack Sanctuary for Immigration Defense Training – Pasadena Now
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January 28, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Lines stretched down Union Street as residents sought guidance on responding to ICE encounters in their nighborhoods at All Saints in Pasadena.
I had fun chatting with @bryanfuller.bsky.social about his perfect day in L.A., much of which is in DTLA
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Bryan Fuller
For the "Dust Bunny" director, there'll be art, swimming, sushi and stops at some of L.A.'s iconic horror film locations.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:31 PM
I had fun chatting with @bryanfuller.bsky.social about his perfect day in L.A., much of which is in DTLA
For these thrifters, their rental is 99% secondhand goods and that’s ‘part of the fun’
For these thrifters, their rental is 99% secondhand goods and that's 'part of the fun'
Former Bay Area residents Tess van Hulsen and Andrew Chait created a California Coastal vibe inside their Westwood condo with thrifted furnishings and antique treasures.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:29 PM
For these thrifters, their rental is 99% secondhand goods and that’s ‘part of the fun’
Grocery store by day, dance party by night. Seafood City’s viral event has everyone talking.
L.A.'s latest viral party spot is … Seafood City. Yes, you read that right
Grocery store by day, dance party by night. Seafood City’s viral event has everyone talking.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Grocery store by day, dance party by night. Seafood City’s viral event has everyone talking.
Behind this wealthy SoCal neighborhood, you can soak in a rustic hot spring oasis
Behind this wealthy SoCal neighborhood, you can soak in a rustic hot spring oasis
Santa Barbara County’s Montecito Hot Springs are highly popular but navigating parking and following the trail can be tricky.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Behind this wealthy SoCal neighborhood, you can soak in a rustic hot spring oasis
At 70, she embraced her Chumash roots and helped revive a dying skill.
At 70, she embraced her Chumash roots and helped revive a dying skill
Susanne Hammel-Sawyer knew almost nothing about the traditions of her Chumash ancestors until she was 70. Today she is one of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians' premier basketmakers.
www.latimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:33 PM
At 70, she embraced her Chumash roots and helped revive a dying skill.
Behind this wealthy SoCal neighborhood, you can soak in a rustic hot spring oasis.
Behind this wealthy SoCal neighborhood, you can soak in a rustic hot spring oasis
Santa Barbara County’s Montecito Hot Springs are highly popular but navigating parking and following the trail can be tricky.
www.latimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Behind this wealthy SoCal neighborhood, you can soak in a rustic hot spring oasis.
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First story for the WSJ by Harriet Ryan is, unsurprisingly, a barn burner. www.wsj.com/us-news/foot...
How the Unruly Black Market for High-School Athletes Tore a Family Apart
Ohio State wide receiver Phillip Bell III was dragged through the world of Southern California youth football, where a secret market for top talent has heated up.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:44 AM
First story for the WSJ by Harriet Ryan is, unsurprisingly, a barn burner. www.wsj.com/us-news/foot...
Where to hike, camp and commune with nature in L.A.’s Angeles National Forest. An amazing resource by my colleague Jaclyn Cosgrove.
Where to hike, camp and commune with nature in L.A.'s Angeles National Forest
Looking for the best hikes near Los Angeles? Angeles National Forest, federal land managed by the U.S. Forest Service, offers hundreds of miles of trails and several first-come, first-served campgroun...
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January 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Where to hike, camp and commune with nature in L.A.’s Angeles National Forest. An amazing resource by my colleague Jaclyn Cosgrove.
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“This place has a beating heart. All we have to do is effectively not kill it, right?” John Mayer says, laughing. “Just stay away from the big red button that says, ‘I got an idea.’”
Inside John Mayer's takeover of a Hollywood music mecca
After purchasing Henson Studios for $44 million, John Mayer and the filmmaker McG have renamed the place Chaplin Studios. Their goal, they say, is to preserve the historic complex on La Brea Avenue.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:30 PM
“This place has a beating heart. All we have to do is effectively not kill it, right?” John Mayer says, laughing. “Just stay away from the big red button that says, ‘I got an idea.’”
Inglewood-based artist Alicia Piller uses recycled materials, found items and gemstones to make one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.
Trash is treasure for this jewelry maker and sculptor
Alicia Piller's sculptures have been featured in museums across L.A., from Craft Contemporary to the California African American Museum. Her jewelry is an extension of her art.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Inglewood-based artist Alicia Piller uses recycled materials, found items and gemstones to make one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.
Plant Bingo I love it.
Is playing with plants the best way to start 2026? Bingo!
Plant Bingo hit Greater L.A. in mid-2025, and with sellout crowds coming to play, it shows no signs of slowing down. Learn more, plus January plant events.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Plant Bingo I love it.
Stars leaving L.A., leadership lessons and fighting Parkinson’s: Our favorite 2025 sports stories
Stars leaving L.A., leadership lessons and fighting Parkinson's: Our favorite 2025 sports stories
The Times' sports reporting staff selects their favorite story from 2025, a showcase of stories that hold a special place with 17 writers.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Stars leaving L.A., leadership lessons and fighting Parkinson’s: Our favorite 2025 sports stories
After fires, L.A. teens just want to feel normal. New all-ages venue is ‘a way to escape’
After fires, L.A. teens just want to feel normal. New all-ages venue is 'a way to escape'
Backyard Party, a new all-ages venue in Pasadena, has a deep connection to Altadena and those who lost their homes in the Eaton fire. In addition to being a music and event space, it's also become a c...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
After fires, L.A. teens just want to feel normal. New all-ages venue is ‘a way to escape’
7 best L.A. architecture projects of 2025
7 best L.A. architecture projects of 2025
The best of Los Angeles architecture in 2025 felt like attractive experiments with an uncanny sense of the future. They include micro-scaled production studios to a high school completed in two months...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
7 best L.A. architecture projects of 2025