It’s no secret that there is a drought in California and much of the Southwest U.S. But what some residents may not realize is the actual severity of it. A study published in Nature Climate Change cites the arid conditions gripping California and other western states as the driest 22-year stretch in 1,200 years. And […]
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LA Home Spotlight: Majesty, Mystery and Murder at the Sowden House
Los Angeles is like an architectural exquisite corpse game, where a Victorian Queen Anne can stand proudly beside a kitschy Craftsman facing a rustic Mission Revival home across the street. There’s little rhyme or reason other than a seemingly ever-present row of towering palm trees tying everything together. Unsurprisingly, Los Angeles boasts some of the […]
How the LAX Connector Station Moves Los Angeles Public Transportation in the Right Direction
It seemed like it was never going to happen but it’s officially begun. The Los Angeles Metro has finally begun construction on a transit hub to connect the city’s train system to Los Angeles International Airport. Déjà vu? You’re not alone. You may recall last June’s groundbreaking ceremony. But good things take time; especially in […]
The Skeletons of LA’s Air Raid Sirens Loom Larger Than They Have in Decades
The days of the civil defense siren seemed so distant just a few months ago. Yet, Los Angeles mornings once erupted with the haunting wail of these sirens regularly. And their final collective scream wasn’t as long ago as it may seem. Today, Los Angeles’s Cold War-era air raid sirens still stand sentinel across the […]
California’s High Speed Rail Strategy Questioned After Further Delays and Mounting Costs
Though it’s been under construction since 2015, California’s high speed rail still seems like an outrageous fantasy. If you somehow missed it, California’s bullet train aims to connect San Francisco to Anaheim and then, eventually, San Diego. It’s a plan every bit as ambitious as it is costly. With the bullet train hitting speeds of […]
Moving to Los Angeles? Get Acquainted with the City’s Wildlife
You may have heard that P22, Griffith Park’s sole mountain lion, was spotted near Echo Park last week. If you’re just moving to Los Angeles, the idea of mountain lions roaming neighborhoods likely disturbs you. We should point out that P22, a celebrity in a city of celebrities, was probably just searching for a mate. […]
Are High Gas Prices in Los Angeles Just Part of the California Experience?
Gas prices in Los Angeles have been skyrocketing blood pressure for as long as most of us can remember. But just last week, our lofty gas prices hit a new milestone and it’s not a cause for celebration. That’s because, for the first time in LA history, gas prices are averaging over $5-a-gallon. Frankly, we’re […]
Amazon to Bring Their Streamlined Touch to The Americana in Glendale
You know the pandemic cabin fever is bad when even Amazon wants you to leave your house. Now, the titan of e-commerce is taking it to the old school by offering their take on the brick-and-mortar experience. And it’s shaping up to be every bit the ultra-modern Amazon experience you would expect. Curious about what […]
As California’s Mask Mandates for Schools End, Tensions Are Just Getting Started
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an order on Monday lifting mask mandates for the state’s schools. The entire Golden State’s talking about the move, though not everyone is on the same page. Students and staff can choose whether or not to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status, starting March 12. Is the Time Right […]
New Los Angeles Restaurants Opening in 2022
Los Angeles is serving up some new restaurants in the year 2022. Be the first to try out these new dining locations throughout Los Angeles County. Get your appetites ready. There are some pretty promising options. 1) Aegea A brand-spanking-new restaurant called Aegea is set to open in 2022 in Melrose. According to WhatNowLosAngeles.com, this […]