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Founded in 1991, the Hollywood Farmers’ Market started as a way to improve the quality of life in Hollywood for residents and businesses alike. At the time, farmers markets were a new concept in the city, only about ten existed.
Pico, present day. | Pico
In only seven short blocks, Los Alamos captures the small town charm of the Old West while offering exceptional farm-to-table eateries and wines from the surrounding Santa Ynez Valley.
L.A. Mexicano's book cover. | Staci Valentine
There is not just one style of Mexican food in L.A., says author Bill Esparza, but several. His new book explores the complexity and richness of the Mexican food scene in Los Angeles.
backbone trail
Want to hike the entire 67-mile Backbone Trail but don't know how to get started? Well, you're in luck! 
Tamal con mole, jamaica and champurrado cupcakes | Courtesy of Viva Los Cupcakes
Inspired by memories of the markets in Tijuana and her days in the kitchen with her sweet-toothed mother, Karina Jimenez launched Viva Los Cupcakes with Mexican flavors like tamal con mole, horchata and cafe de olla never before explored this sweet form.
Ali Pourreza views the virtual orchard on his computer. | Ali Pourreza courtesy of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
For centuries, farmers have used all the colors of the rainbow to assess their orchards. Now, UC scientists have created a virtual orchard that will quickly, easily and inexpensively allow farmers and scientists to manage orchards for optimum production.
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Here are the five best ways to explore “The Jewel of the Missions” and the Orange County town that’s one of the oldest in all of southern California.
seeing trails gang
Seeing Trails Hiking Gang started as way to help artists discover the wilderness around them, led by passionate, nature-centric organizers.
Greenbar owners
Thanks to a recent law that eases sales restrictions, Greenbar Distillery has been able to expand their lineup, turn themselves into a social venue and get customers to plant more than 600,000 trees throughout the Central America rainforests
san onofre
From desert camping in the arid inlands to the many crisp coastal counties along the Pacific, there is something for every taste.
Helados Pops ice cream | Courtesy of Helados Pops
Lucuma, soursop and mamey-flavored ice cream are just some of the many rare flavors offered by Helados Pops, a family-owned ice cream shop in San Fernando.
Bushman at MGM Studios | Los Angeles Public Library
Here are the five best ways to concurrently experience both the past and the present of the former “Heart of Screenland” — from its Main Street beginnings to the rolling hills where some choose to spend all of eternity.
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