Don’t let nature’s splendid rebirth fool you. L.A.’s fire zone is hurting, not healing
My friend and I (but mostly me) were polishing off a piece of Basque cheesecake, scanning the view…
The Chicano Kennedys of San Diego County put out a photo book
In San Diego County, the Inzunzas are the region’s Chicano Kennedys. They’ve been beloved educators and doctors, prep…
L.A. is the star in these top 101 movies
What comes to mind when you think of the best L.A. movies? Long before I moved to Los…
Highway 1 reopening in Big Sur truly is a gift
It feels like the word “iconic” gets tossed around so much that it’s almost lost its meaning. But…
Utility undergrounding moves ahead in north Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is set to move forward with another utility undergrounding project after an overwhelming majority of property…
L.A. journalism features a new year of many startups
The new year has barely begun but it’s already clear 2026 will be a time of new beginnings…
The most important lesson from DIY turf replacement in SoCal
For the longest time, I resisted replacing my lawn. I take great pride in mowing my own grass,…
Who’s responsible for steep homicide decline in California?
The number of homicides in some of California’s biggest cities dropped to remarkably low levels in 2025, a…
One year since my childhood home burned
When we went around the table at Thanksgiving, our close ones laid out their myriad plans and wishes…
Several favorite L.A. restaurants bid farewell in 2025
In late 2018, I met up with two of my closest but estranged friends in L.A.’s Art District.…