Mariachi Madness
In THIS, my latest for Atlas Obscura the fascinating living history of Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights. Dang, Los Angeles is rad!
LA Noir
I had so much spooky fun talking to Super News by Movie Pilot about various noir LA stories. On THIS episode I divulge whether I believe in ghosts and other such curiosities. Commenters also refer to me as Jan Brady, the ghost that continues to haunt ME. So yup, I guess I am a believer!
Gold Coast Getway
Join me and Atlas Obscura on July 14th on THIS tour, as we take a lovely stroll on the beach and explore golden age Hollywood's original American Rivera.
Death of the Dreamers
In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, the fascinatingly brief life of Llano del Rio, Job Harriman's socialist experiment in the Antelope Valley.
Ghouls With The Wind
THIS is a fun write up in Los Angeles Magazine about the lost graveyards tour I'll be leading next week as part of the amazing Atlas Obscura Day 2017. So many cool events will be going down-check us out!
Tamales and Talent
In THIS, my latest for LA Weekly, the inspiring history of the founding mothers of the Olvera Street food scene.
Lost LA Landmarks
In THIS, my latest for LA Weekly, I take a look at the history of ten lost Los Angeles landmark buildings. Nifty slideshow included!
Long Gone?
It's Halloween in May! Atlas Obscura Day is right around the corner on May 6th. We will be holding events all around the globe, and I will be leading THIS new favorite tour in Los Angeles! Hope you can join!
A Whimper And A Roar
It's Christmas in May! Atlas Obscura Day is right around the corner on May 6th. We will be holding events all around the globe, and I will be leading THIS old favorite tour in Los Angeles! Hope you can join!
There's Gold In Them Streams!
Join me and Atlas Obscura on THIS tour May 27th, as we history hike fascinating Placerita Canyon, the site of California's first Gold Rush!
Meet me at the Echo, Echo...(it's a song)
Scandalous preachers, park picnickers, real estate villains and lake legends... Join me and Atlas Obscura on THIS walking history tour of fascinating Echo Park on April 29th!
My first curated exhibit!
Such an exciting day! Attended the opening of the The Paseo at Californian- not only did I write and curate the history exhibit, they also restored the famed old neon sign of the long-gone Hotel Californian!
Romans Invented the Beach House...
...And other facts can be found in my first article for Malibu Magazine- "By the Shore, A History of Beachfront Property." If you are in the SoCal area, get yours today- if not, order HERE.
Revolutionary Food
In THIS, my latest for LA Weekly, the tale of the rad, weird mother of the raw vegan food movement.