Mabel Normand Studio Bungalow at Sunset Junction Demolished... Los Angeles can, and must, do better. Watch now (13 sec) | Gentle reader, Thank you to our dedicated followers who took the time on this rainy ides of March day to send messages to Sunset…
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Help Save the Mabel Normand Studio Bungalow at Sunset JunctionWatch now (6 min) | Gentle reader, Some weeks, it seems like every time we check our email or DMs, there’s a new preservation crisis brewing, and some…
This investigation is published on the 29th anniversary of Charles Bukowski's death. In 2007, while writing our tour of Bukowski's Los Angeles, we…
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A Call to Save Alpine Village from Demolition By NeglectWatch now (5 min) | Gentle reader, All through February, our social media feed was dotted with scenes of charming Bavarian buildings, green flowered…
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February 2023

Gentle reader, Thanks to all who read our urgent alert about the destructive trenching project in MacArthur Park, and called, emailed and raised the…
Gentle reader, This is an urgent alert for everyone within reach of this newsletter who cares about the historic parks and trees of Los Angeles. It…
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Gentle reader, On a few terrible occasions, we’ve watched in stunned disbelief as a property owner, tenant or non-profit occupying an historic landmark…
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Gentle reader, For our latest post that’s hidden from the rest of the internet, we’d like to introduce you to a wonderful illustrated pamphlet titled…
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Gentle reader, On Tuesday, while we were trying to get away from L.A.’s problems by spending Kim’s birthday exploring inland empire landmarks, the Los…
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Gentle reader, Almost as long as we’ve been giving tours of Los Angeles, we’ve taken people to the 800 block of South Union Avenue in the Pico-Union…
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January 2023

A visit to the Star Dance Studio Memorial in Monterey ParkWatch now (49 sec) | Gentle reader, Last night, we visited the community memorial for the victims of the mass murder at Star Dance Studio, a social and…
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Gentle reader, If you've ever crossed the Los Angeles River into Boyle Heights, chances are you've admired the National Register Sears tower, a…