Hugo Martin

Los Angeles Times staff writer covering the travel industry

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Grocery prices in SoCal are up nearly 11%, according to the BLS. One reporter visited major supermarkets across LA to find out where you can spend less, and why prices vary so much.

Go to Trader Joe’s, avoid Sprouts, for cheaper groceries in LA

Grocery prices in SoCal are up nearly 11%, according to the BLS. One reporter visited major supermarkets across LA to find out where you can spend less, and why prices vary so much.

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“In the past, if you had an annual pass, you could show up whenever you wanted ... as long as it wasn't on a blockout date that corresponded to your pass.

Disneyland’s revamped annual pass requires reservations. Will the park still be the happiest place on earth?

“In the past, if you had an annual pass, you could show up whenever you wanted ... as long as it wasn't on a blockout date that corresponded to your pass.

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Disneyland, Knott’s and other Southern California theme parks don’t meet new requirements for reopening

The state issued new protocols for theme parks to reopen.

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