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The Photographer Who Captured the Insider's View of Manzanar
Toyo Miyatake's photographs provide an intimate window into the world of Japanese Americans in Los Angeles in its darkest times in Manzanar and through its most joyous occasions. Learn about the man behind the lens.
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Atomic Cafe and the Old Brick Building in Little Tokyo
Inside the old brick building was a place where the misfits and weirdos could rub shoulders with the locals and the businessmen, sometimes even with the Yakuza.
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CicLAvia Comes to the San Fernando Valley
The 5.5 mile route will stretch from North Hollywood to Studio City, and will provide easy access to attractions along the L.A. River.
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The Rise and Fall of Henry "Don Enrique" Dalton, the British Ranchero of the San Gabriel Valley
The British-born merchant married the "Most Beautiful Girl in Los Angeles," and owned much of the land that formed the foothills of the San Gabriels. But his good fortune and wealth had all but vanished by the end of his life.
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Leimert Theater: Envisioning a Neighborhood Landmark
The Vision Theater, located in Leimert Park, is one of the most overlooked of Los Angeles' classic theaters.
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Walter H. Leimert and the Selling of a Perfect Planned Community
Walter H. Leimert was so confident with his new westside L.A. development that for the first time in his career, he lent his own name to the subdivision, creating the neighborhood we now know as Leimert Park.
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Keeping the Musical Spirit of Leimert Park Alive
The spirit of Leimert Park was alive and well at the annual African Arts & Music Festival.
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What the Community Says: Leimert Park
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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Mike 'The Poet' Sonksen Honored for Distinguished Service in Poetry
The venerable Venice poetry institution Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center held its annual Awards Dinner on July 14, honoring two individuals who have…
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Finding the Bridge to Nowhere Along the San Gabriel River
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.