July 2012 Archives
Block by Block:
With the opening of the Orange Line Extension, it's now a bit easier to explore the wonders of the San Fernando Valley.
Writing on the Wall:
In Edition Two of the Monthly Mural Wrap at Writing on the Wall (or the WOW 12), the quick tags include nod to a librarian, a tour of Jewish murals, and some catching up with what local artists are doing here and abroad.
Laws That Shaped LA:
A hold-up of a TV newscaster and a horrific school shooting in Stockton pushed State Senator David Roberti to consider a ban an assault weapons.
LA Letters:
At the newly opened Grand Park in downtown L.A., City Hall's architectural majesty is akin to the Washington Monument. Plus two great summer reads involving gangsters and hair metal.
History:
The 1932 summer Olympic games held in Los Angeles offered a chance for athletes traveling from around the world to experience the very first Olympic Village since the ancient Greeks pitched their tents on the plain of Elis.
Writing on the Wall:
A series of recent pop-up street art, from chalk drawings to cardboard installations, has been designed to invoke political and social commentary.
Arrival Stories:
When the legendary Dodger came to Los Angeles from the east coast, his eyes hurt from the smog. But it was also love at first sight.
Writing on the Wall:
Advocating for paint-only murals border on censorship and elitism, as well as contradict how David Siqueiros pushed technology until his passing in 1974.
History:
Since the 1932 L.A. Olympics, Helms Bakery in Culver City became the unofficial makers of "Olympic Bread" -- until legal action was taken by the Olympic Committee.
Laws That Shaped LA:
We often hear about the trolleys and light rail lines that once dotted the L.A. street grids -- but why don't we hear more about the once-popular jitneys?
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