Yosuke Kitazawa
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Yosuke Kitazawa is the Site Editor of KCET Departures.
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The spirit of Leimert Park was alive and well at the annual African Arts & Music Festival.
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We asked our readers to submit their stories and memories of Leimert Park -- let's hear what they have to say.
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The venerable Venice poetry institution Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center held its annual Awards Dinner on July 14, honoring two individuals who have made significant contributions to the world of poetry in Los Angeles. This year the George Drury Smith...
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Following our exploration of the West Fork of the San Gabriel River, it was now time for us to conquer the hilly and windy paths along the East Fork of the river, otherwise known Bridge to Nowhere hike.
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The new park joins several other parks and parklets that have opened along the river in recent years.
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The natural-bottomed Glendale Narrows section of the river, between Fletcher Drive and San Fernando Road, is now open for recreation until Labor Day.
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Posted Elysian Valley Community Comes Out for L.A. River Bike and Walk Event
in Northeast L.A. RiverfrontMarsh Park, located near the north edge of the neighborhood, came alive last Saturday with an event that brought the community together. -
We hear from the community their stories and memories of the San Gabriel River.
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Last week the Departures production crew headed out on a little field trip eastward to Azusa at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Local residents, students, conservationists, and city workers all gathered to show their support for the future of the L.A. River.
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In the second to last photo, are the tracks on the same right of way as used by the Gold Line now, running by Chinatown and the State Historic Park? I recognize the Capitol Milling Co. building, and what looks...
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In the second to last photo, are the tracks on the same right of way as used by the Gold Line now, running by Chinatown and the State Historic Park? I recognize the Capitol Milling Co. building, and what looks...
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From the Philippines and Mongolia to Ukraine and Chile, each story gives an insight to understanding the melting pot of cultures that make up the diverse communities of L.A.
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Read these columns to find out more about the law that you've always wondered about -- or why things are the way they are in our city.
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Should neighborhoods be named after a single specific ethnicity?
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Here's how you can explore Little Tokyo through the lens of Departures.
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"Seventh-Day Adventist men live 9.5 years longer than Californian guys." What does this mean? Do all Californian guys eat meat? Is being Californian a religion?...
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Pencil drawing, markers, creative writing, and collage were some of the mediums that the students used to explore the theme -- Mapping the Metropolis.
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This morning Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced the winner of a campaign to design a new bridge that will replace the aging Sixth Street Bridge.
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As the first Hispanic woman in the world to fly into space, her influence can be felt far beyond the galaxies.
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"Rock the Boat" chronicles the kayaking adventures of George Wolfe and how the L.A. River began to be transformed.
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A Star Trek-inspired sculpture made out of trash picked up from California waterways is the centerpiece of the RDT Art Project.
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Posted L.A. River Advocates Request Planning Commission to Deny NBC Universal Evolution Plan
in ConfluenceThe Evolution Plan must include pedestrian and bike paths in accordance with the L.A. River Master Plan and SB 1201. -
In a community known for its strict adherence to kosher rules, good Mexican food had been hard to come by.
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In the late 1960s, Yogi Bhajan emigrated to Los Angeles and began promoting the lifestyle of Kundalini Yoga, partly as an alternative to the prevalent drug use among youth. Through yoga, many of its practitioners were introduced to Sikhism, leading...
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Reportedly founded in the first century, the Coptic (meaning "Egyptian") Church is one of the most ancient churches in the world. While the history of its presence in Los Angeles doesn't reach back quite that far, it has made an...
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Beverlywood may sound like the name a corner market located at the intersection of certain well-known boulevards, but those who live in the area know it as an exclusive hidden gem among the many neighborhoods that make up our vast...
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Located immediately to the east of Beverlywood, the La Cienega Heights neighborhood stands in stark contrast to its immaculately upper class neighbor. With the busy Robertson Boulevard acting as a border between two worlds, this primarily residential neighborhood is filled...
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Los Angeles is home to a surprising number of towering estates fit for a king. Ranging from the famous Wolff's Lair and Castillo del Lago to the mysterious Magic Castle and the '70s tacky Hollywood Castle, none of these were...
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Nestled between the 10 Freeway and the busy Robertson Boulevard, Reynier Village is a small neighborhood that you may have passed by, but never paid attention to. Perhaps its location away from the spotlight is what makes the neighborhood an...
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In the second to last photo, are the tracks on the same right of way as used by the Gold Line now, running by Chinatown and the State Historic Park? I recognize the Capitol Milling Co. building, and what looks...
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In the second to last photo, are the tracks on the same right of way as used by the Gold Line now, running by Chinatown and the State Historic Park? I recognize the Capitol Milling Co. building, and what looks...
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"Seventh-Day Adventist men live 9.5 years longer than Californian guys." What does this mean? Do all Californian guys eat meat? Is being Californian a religion?...
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The Los Angeles Public Library has an incredible collection of historical maps. They have a few of them on display at the downtown branch, definitely worth checking out! I hope you had a great time in SJC -- I grew...
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Commented on Filipinos are the Minority in Historic Filipinotown and L.A.'s Japanese Population in Steady Decline
in Land of SunshineThank you Elson for your comment. It seems that relatively new ethnic neighborhoods – Historic Filipinotown, Thai Town, Koreatown – are designated as such not necessarily to represent the residents, but more to mark the cultural and economic significance of... -
Looks just like what my mom makes! I don't think I've seen shikwasa lime at markets around town...yuzu might be a little easier to find and just as good....
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I think you're giving Northern Soul scenesters too much credit here...just because they didn't listen to much music made after 1967 doesn't mean that no one cared anymore about soul music in the US. Many of them even charted in...
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The spirit of Leimert Park was alive and well at the annual African Arts & Music Festival.
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We asked our readers to submit their stories and memories of Leimert Park -- let's hear what they have to say.
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The venerable Venice poetry institution Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center held its annual Awards Dinner on July 14, honoring two individuals who have made significant contributions to the world of poetry in Los Angeles. This year the George Drury Smith...
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Following our exploration of the West Fork of the San Gabriel River, it was now time for us to conquer the hilly and windy paths along the East Fork of the river, otherwise known Bridge to Nowhere hike.
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The new park joins several other parks and parklets that have opened along the river in recent years.
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The natural-bottomed Glendale Narrows section of the river, between Fletcher Drive and San Fernando Road, is now open for recreation until Labor Day.
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Posted Elysian Valley Community Comes Out for L.A. River Bike and Walk Event
in Northeast L.A. RiverfrontMarsh Park, located near the north edge of the neighborhood, came alive last Saturday with an event that brought the community together. -
We hear from the community their stories and memories of the San Gabriel River.
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Last week the Departures production crew headed out on a little field trip eastward to Azusa at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Local residents, students, conservationists, and city workers all gathered to show their support for the future of the L.A. River.
