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Langer's Deli | Courtesy of Langer's MKs3
Delis are an indelible part of Jewish life and culture. On plate after plate and celebration after celebration, the story of the Jewish community and its impact on the greater population of Los Angeles unfolds.
Lou Dogg's Crispy Chicken Skin from EP & LP | Antonio Diaz MKs3
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Jazz Singsanong of Jitlada Thai and Louis Tikaram of E.P. & L.P. transport the palate around the world with the complex flavors of Thai cuisine.
Labneh from Dyafa | Jim Sullivan MKs3
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Two extraordinary women of Palestinian descent, Reem Assil and Lamees Dahbour, use food to bring their misunderstood homeland closer to Western tolerance and acceptance.
angels flight
Whether it’s a petite commuter train or a scale railroad that runs in circles, there are plenty of ways to travel SoCal by train without having to go very far.
West Hollywood Halloween Carnival I Photo: Matthew Dillon, some rights reserved
Whether you prefer to go to a pumpkin patch, get spooked at a haunted house or learn about mourning practices in the Edwardian era, Southern California offers something for everyone.
blue bottle coffee
Coffee is as much a part of Southern California as wine and craft beer. Here are five places to learn about the coffee-making process (and, of course, drink coffee).
3/28/1964-Crescent City, CA- Unidentified man (l) stands amid debris-ridden city where martial law was declared after tremendous tidal waves from the Anchorage, Alaska earthquake destroyed 150 businesses and killed at least nine persons. Twelve-foot tidal
The tragedy at Crescent City, CA not only led to better protective measures, but forged a bond with Rikuzentakata, a Japanese city that was also recovering from the 2011 tsunami disaster. 
Courtesy of Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
Del Norte County nurtures excellent camping experiences at the profusely-forested edge of California.
sign in-n-out
Visit original and significant locations for McDonald’s, In-N-Out, Bob’s Big Boy and more eateries that had their humble beginnings in SoCal.
Mill Creek
From historic trails through secluded forests to loops that offer vistas of remarkable sea stacks, Del Norte County is a vital destination for hikers seeking a rare California.
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
Can restoration efforts fix the mistakes of the past?
elk river bridge eureka
For over 20 years, Humboldt Bay residents have been chasing the dream of a complete 14-mile trail around the Bay. They have four miles to go.
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