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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 ...

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Saturday, Oct. 21. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: Speed dating is having a revival. How to take advantage in ...

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 ...

Speed dating allows participants to assess a series of potential dating partners during a sequence of one-on-one, time-limited encounters. At the end of the whole session, attendees are asked to ...

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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 ...

In the red-hued darkness of the California Clipper in Humboldt Park, a few dozen speed daters chattered on a damp Tuesday evening. Some arrived alone, others accompanied by friends or coworkers. They ...