Natalia Alvarez, Author at Secret Los Angeles

Based in Madrid, Natalia is a globe-trotting journalist who grew up exploring Los Angeles through a steady diet of cinema, television, and frequent travels. With a background studying media across Madrid, Stockholm, and Sydney, she previously reported for Agencia EFE, Europe's major news agency. Armed with a Master’s in Music Business, you can usually find her hunting for the perfect soundtrack, dissecting West Coast pop culture, or uncovering the best LA secrets from across the pond. Contact: natalia.alvarez@feverup.com

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Just an hour from Los Angeles, the historic 390-acre Mt. Waterman ski resort is officially back on the market for $3.27 million

Southern California skiers may be in for good news this winter. Mt. Waterman Ski Resort, located roughly an hour from Los Angeles in the Angeles National Forest, is officially back on the market for $3...

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5 ‘Nobody Wants This’ season 3 filming locations in L.A. you can visit

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In 2014, Minecraft creator Markus Persson outbid Jay-Z and Beyoncé to buy his 22,300-sq-ft Beverly Hills mansion for $70 million; now, it is back on the market for the same price

Markus Persson, the Swedish billionaire behind the massive gaming hit Minecraft, has listed his Beverly Hills mega-mansion for $70 million. According to a report by the Los Angeles Times, this ambitio...

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Walmart unveils a $35 holiday meal basket that feeds 10 people; the bundle includes six extra items and is $5 cheaper than last year

Getting ready for Thanksgiving just got a lot easier on your wallet. Walmart stepped up to the table with its cheapest holiday meal deal ever. The retail giant unveiled its 'Holiday Meal Basket' on We...

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LA28 unveils ‘Stars Align’ as official slogan for the 2028 Olympics

Organizers have officially revealed 'Stars Align' as the slogan for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. This new motto acts as a rallying cry for athletes, volunteers, and fans to com...

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From Los Feliz to Abbot Kinney: The ‘Nobody Wants This’ cast maps out their ideal LA itineraries—featuring Lucifer’s Pizza, dog-friendly Highland Park patios, and coastal boulevards

The cast of "Nobody Wants This" recently broke down their ideal L.A. itineraries. During a group meal, the actors detailed their absolute favorite local spots. Their shared recommendations perfectly...

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Kristen Bell details her top LA restaurants: Firefly, Salazar’s kid-friendly patio, and drag queen bingo at Clark Street Diner

Actress Kristen Bell recently detailed her top restaurant recommendations in Los Angeles, highlighting a mix of sentimental favorites, family-friendly patios, and reliable diners. A Ventura Bou...

What happened to the 3 proposals to end daylight saving time this year?

Clocks will fall back an hour on November 1 as daylight saving time ends. The time change brings earlier sunrises and sunsets. According to Nexstar, lawmakers introduced several distinct approache...

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6 of the nation’s most expensive zip codes are in California: See the historic 2026 real estate ranking shattering the $10 million mark

Finding affordable housing across Southern California is notoriously tough, but the upper end of the luxury market is officially entering uncharted territory. According to PropertyShark's annual nation...

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The Broad is shipping 164 contemporary masterpieces to Paris as the downtown Los Angeles museum begins a massive $100-million expansion

The Broad isn't called Emily, but it is officially going to Paris! The downtown L.A. museum is shipping 164 works to the Frank Gehry-designed Fondation Louis Vuitton. This major partnership marks th...