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Despite, or perhaps because of, its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, SoCal's enthusiasm for pool-based recreation knows few bounds.
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Los Angeles and its entertainment industry has played and continues to play a central role in the crafting of the Asian American identity.
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Southern California's landscape provided the setting for three critical court cases that reveal the ability of the law to cleave efforts toward equal rights.
Retail California: Shopping Centers, Malls, and Creating a New Consumerism
April 4, 2013 4:30 PM
by Ryan Reft
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Three examples confirm Southern California's critical role in the mall's early formation: the Broadway Crenshaw Center, the Valley Center, and San Diego's Linda Vista Shopping Center.
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Ralphs' innovations in retail and supermarkets in Los Angeles rippled through the industry and became a catalyst for suburban expansion.
Retail California: Cars, Drive-In Markets, and Consumers
March 7, 2013 1:00 PM
by Ryan Reft
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When C.L. Peckham opened Ye Market Place on Los Feliz Road in Glendale in 1924, few realized the influence the drive-in market would have on urban planning and American retail.
Fast Times with Valley Girls: 30 Years Later, What Do Two SoCal Classics Tell Us About America?
February 15, 2013 11:30 AM
by Ryan Reft
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Two films from the 1980s defined character and social archetypes that persist to this day.
East of East: Using Vacant Space to Create Place in South El Monte
January 31, 2013 4:00 PM
by Ryan Reft
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Artists have played a large role in developing community identity and establishing a sense of place in communities with lower incomes and fewer resources.
What's Old is New: How Orange County's Conservative Past Created its Demographics Today
January 18, 2013 12:30 PM
by Ryan Reft
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How does Orange County's conservative Asian American population reflect the region's past?
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Rap group N.W.A. glorified Compton as ground zero of urban Black life -- while at the same time the city's demographics showed a shift towards a Latino majority.
Building Nostalgia: Disney, Legoland, and Southern California
November 29, 2012 3:00 PM
by Ryan Reft
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Many of us played with Legos as a kid...so what's it like to visit Legoland as an adult?
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