October 2012 Archives
Laws That Shaped LA:
Despite the state spending fifty percent of its funds on road-building, traffic congestion was getting worse.
FFFridays:
For Filipinos, the sight of a jeepney darting past Temple and Alvarado may conjure certain memories of riding in the back of one.
LA Letters:
The masterfully executed book is an invaluable source of little known or forgotten but very necessary L.A. history.
Writing on the Wall:
Social Public Art And Resource Center will celebrate 35 years of using murals as a means for social change.
Arrival Stories:
Coming from the chaotic city of São Paulo, Brazil, the laid back Los Angeles of the 70s seemed like a dream for the aspiring musician.
Writing on the Wall:
A former Angeleno recreated the downtown Los Angeles of his childhood and now lives in his own private Idaho.
Laws That Shaped LA:
Thanks to a a 75 year old law, the mighty Los Angeles River is an exception to the-let's-look-at-our-waterways-rule.
Portraits:
As the first Hispanic woman in the world to fly into space, her influence can be felt far beyond the galaxies.
LA Letters:
Though the poem parodies the fashion world, many of the fashionistas are very progressive people. They are a big part of the city of Angels.
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Writing on the Wall:
The elusive mural ordinance moved a few inches forward this week. The Citywide Proposed Zoning Code Amendment, which would allow murals to be legally produced on private property in the city of Los Angeles, was approved by the City Planning...
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