Anna Braz
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Anna Braz was a 2023 reporting intern on the Features Desk at the Los Angeles Times. She is a graduate of Occidental College, where she majored in critical theory and social justice. Before joining The Times, she interned at Axios and covered topics including fast fashion, female artist representation in museums and the effect of plants on mental health. She freelanced for the Southampton Press and wrote for her college newspaper, the Occidental.
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Earlier this year, Robert and Jeff Lavia-Garcia opened a San Pedro plant shop called Flower Tortillas. The name is a nod to their catering business and a play on ‘flour tortillas.’
Sept. 13, 2023
Marissa Engoy of Good Morning, Cactus began posting photos of her plant arrangements on social media and found herself immersed in the online plant community.
Aug. 31, 2023
Associate curator Brandon Tam keeps watch over at least 10,000 orchids with 1,500 unique species inside the Huntington’s dedicated greenhouses.
Aug. 23, 2023
It turns out the acoustics in the dome at Mt. Wilson Observatory are extraordinary. On one Sunday each month, the observatory hosts a concert.
Aug. 21, 2023
Beach season is flying by. These tips will help you make the most out of your next trip.
Aug. 15, 2023
The Choto family’s Los Angeles-area greenhouse was built during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s been a labor of love filled with plants they also sell.
Aug. 10, 2023
Brittany Montero and her brother, Jose, reconnected through their shared love for plants. Then they turned a 300-square-foot shop into a lush plant oasis.
July 27, 2023
Immerse yourself in purple haze in Cherry Valley. In addition to taking in the flowers, try a lavender chicken sandwich, lavender lemonade and lavender ice cream.
July 7, 2023
Here’s a guide to places around Los Angeles where you can celebrate the nation’s 248th birthday with fireworks and festive light displays.
June 27, 2024
The city has seen a number of innovative solutions addressing its lack of pickleball courts, including one from private pool rental app Swimply.
June 28, 2023