Jona Xiao has tried just about every form of dating in hopes of finding her life partner. The business owner and actor, who’s starred in TV shows like “The Flash” and “S.W.A.T,” has used several ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. If you talk to friends who are ...

Tired of swiping and eager to meet people in real life? You’re not alone – and singles are turning to speed dating events to meet people outside of apps. That’s right: Speed dating (which was created ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

After her three-year relatio nsh ip ended in 2023, 28-year-old executive assistant Kelly Carlson did as many young adults do: She downloaded a popular dating app to put herself out there again. And, ...

Technology, burnout and generational differences are creating new habits in the dating scene and bringing back old ones. We spoke to two dating coaches about what trends they are seeing and how to ...

On a recent Saturday afternoon inside a brightly lighted yoga studio in Echo Park, a group of men knelt on one knee and gazed into the eyes of women they’d just met. “Thank you for your services to ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Seven men and six women sit scattered around a tiny Irish pub in a sleepy San Francisco neighborhood on a Wednesday night. A woman with a sleek ponytail and jade blouse posts up at the ...