History repeating Itself

In THIS story for Curbed LA, I take a look at the troubling history of early LA jails...and the incarciration patterns that continue to this day.

Up Up and Away

In THIS, my latest for LA Weekly, I take a look at the historic Proud Bird at LAX- the only restaurant in the world where planes constantly flying overhead is a GOOD thing!

Zoo Times Two

Join me on THIS tour July 8th, as we explore the Abandoned Zoo and Griffith Park, not once but twice! 11am and 3pm tour times, check it out!

A Real Drag

Ohhh I loved writing THIS history of the Queen Mary in Studio City for LAWeekly. Who would have thought that the epicenter of drag was once on Ventura Blvd!?!

Vineyards and Vice

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, the bonkers history of Vernon- from farming oasis to corrupt industrial wasteland. They paved paradise and put up a parking lot...

Atlas Obscura Graveyards Tour

Back by popular demand, THIS tour on June 24th is a blast! We visit the sites of LA's first cemeteries and discuss their short lives and prolonged deaths. It's spooky and spectacular!

Mariachi Madness

In THIS, my latest for Atlas Obscura the fascinating living history of Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights. Dang, Los Angeles is rad!

LA Noir

I had so much spooky fun talking to Super News by Movie Pilot about various noir LA stories. On THIS episode I divulge whether I believe in ghosts and other such curiosities. Commenters also refer to me as Jan Brady, the ghost that continues to haunt ME. So yup, I guess I am a believer!

Gold Coast Getway

Join me and Atlas Obscura on July 14th on THIS tour, as we take a lovely stroll on the beach and explore golden age Hollywood's original American Rivera.

Death of the Dreamers

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, the fascinatingly brief life of Llano del Rio, Job Harriman's socialist experiment in the Antelope Valley. 

Ghouls With The Wind

THIS is a fun write up in Los Angeles Magazine about the lost graveyards tour I'll be leading next week as part of the amazing Atlas Obscura Day 2017. So many cool events will be going down-check us out!

Pancakes and Prejudice

In THIS, my latest for KCET the disturbingly recent saga of the Sambo's Pancake House chain- California grown, out-of-touch all the way.

Tamales and Talent

In THIS, my latest for LA Weekly, the inspiring history of the founding mothers of the Olvera Street food scene.

Lost LA Landmarks

In THIS, my latest for LA Weekly, I take a look at the history of ten lost Los Angeles landmark buildings. Nifty slideshow included!

The Suicide Bridge And Other Places...

Oh boy THIS was a fascinating one to write... in my latest for LAWeekly, the strange history of the large number of suicides by jumping in LA during the first half of the 20th Century.

The Haunted Mansion

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA- the history of the ghostly Phillips Mansion- nearly all that remains of the dead frontier town of Spadra.

Long Gone?

It's Halloween in May! Atlas Obscura Day is right around the corner on May 6th. We will be holding events all around the globe, and I will be leading THIS new favorite tour in Los Angeles! Hope you can join!

A Whimper And A Roar

It's Christmas in May! Atlas Obscura Day is right around the corner on May 6th. We will be holding events all around the globe, and I will be leading THIS old favorite tour in Los Angeles! Hope you can join!

There's Gold In Them Streams!

Join me and Atlas Obscura on THIS tour May 27th, as we history hike fascinating Placerita Canyon, the site of California's first Gold Rush!

Meet me at the Echo, Echo...(it's a song)

Scandalous preachers, park picnickers, real estate villains and lake legends... Join me and Atlas Obscura on THIS walking history tour of fascinating Echo Park on April 29th!