Deborah Netburn covers faith, spirituality and joy for the Los Angeles Times. She started at The Times in 2006 and has worked across a wide range of sections including entertainment, home and garden, national news, technology and science. She’s hung out with Tibetan monks in the Pacific Palisades, seen seahorses at the bottom of Alamitos Bay and spent time with the working witches of Los Angeles. She is always looking for a good story.
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Oct. 3, 2024
They include tales of celebrity spottings, juicy overheards and workplace adventures unique to the City of Angels.
Sept. 26, 2024
In his new book “Hope for Cynics” Stanford psychology professor Jamil Zaki explains how cynicism became an American epidemic — and how to cure it.
Sept. 12, 2024
There’s no place like home. The L.A. Times wants to hear your stories about experiences and encounters that are ‘so L.A.’
Sept. 2, 2024
Vows of silence tend to conjure images of monks meditating in the mountains. Clark, who is 41 and lives in Leimert Park, has added a modern-day twist to the practice.
Aug. 29, 2024
Studies suggest that older adults who regularly interact with younger people experience less anxiety, depression and cognitive decline
Aug. 21, 2024
Hollyhock House, Egyptian Theatre, Huntington Library. A number of L.A.’s most inspiring structures went up in the 1920s and they’re enduring parts of the area.
July 30, 2024
Waterbeds make up less than 2% of all mattress sales today, but a handful of remaining enthusiasts are holding on to their water-filled treasures for as long as they can.
July 23, 2024
We visited more than 200 miles of coastline, picking through hundreds of beaches to name the 50 best from San Diego to Santa Barbara. We prioritized ease of use and special amenities — like volleyball courts, camping, surf conditions and views.
July 15, 2024
Vacation costs add up fast. We want to hear how much you spent on your vacation and whether it was worth it.
July 11, 2024