The American desert seems to attract a lot of interesting characters whose lives are surrounded by so many outrageous stories that it’s hard to differentiate between which is fact or fiction. And back ...

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I am certainly not the first person to derive inspiration from a fig tree. The ancients wrote poetry and sang songs about figs; Buddha attained enlightenment while sitting under a fig tree; and fig ...

When LAist senior editor Suzanne Levy discovered there was a fig tree in her new backyard, she was thrilled. She didn't realize she'd be sharing its bounty with a tenacious sweet-toothed squirrel. The ...

They were doing the line dance when what sounded like firecrackers split the air. Because the sound was to be expected at a Chinese lantern festival, no one immediately noticed the demise of a fig ...

Regulars at Fig Tree Cafe rarely know what they will eat when they arrive. Yes, there are menus for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, mostly reflecting Southern coastal cuisine. But chef-owner Jon ...

Harper’s novel subtly hints at opportunities for interpersonal growth among its characters. Linda Harper unveils a poignant exploration of community dynamics and intergenerational relationships in her ...