Jeanette Marantos, L.A. Times plants reporter, dies at 70 - Los Angeles Times
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by Brittany Levine BeckmanFebruary 9, 2026
Jeanette Marantos, a Features reporter, died following an emergency heart issue. She helped educate readers about native California plants. She described her reporting as her own ongoing education.
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 2/9/2026