The Art of the Dead

Art and graveyards- my two favorite things (besides college bball of course...). In THIS story for Ventura Blvd. Magazine I take a look at the history of the iconoclastic, often overlooked art museum at the world famous Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale.

Someone left the park out in the rain

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, the brief reign of lovely, lively Westlake Park.

The ballad of St. Francis

It’s time for THIS, one of my favorite Atlas Obscura events of the year! Join me and Ann Stansell on two dates in February as we hike the haunting ruins of the St. Francis Dam Disaster and visit Ruiz Cemetery, final resting place of some of the first victims.

The Queen of Sorrow

In THIS, my latest for HISTORY, I tackle the 19th century’s very own Princess Diana- Sisi, the “wandering Empress” of Austria, whose beauty, charm and common touch could not overcome a crippling eating disorder, a restless mania, and-finally- an assassins knife.

The Rattlesnake Murder

I’m so excited about THIS! In my first story for Los Angeles Magazine, the true crime tale of Robert “Rattlesnake” James, who had some real stupid ideas about how to kill his wife.

Let it Snow!

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, the few, magical times the Southland has had a snow day! ❄️

Hobo Corner

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA- the heartbreaking, disturbing history of "Hobo Corner," LA's first skid row. Just like today, compassion and real answers were in short supply...Happy Holidays!

Con Air

I had so much fun today talking some of history’s most notorious con-artists on THIS episode of Dark Times on Super News Live. Watch below as Dash and I talk Anna Anderson, Mike Romanoff and the aptly named Soapy Smith.

Heart of Glass

If you know me, you will immediately understand why I absolutely adored writing THIS history for HISTORY. Basically royal and other elite folks with mental illness used to think they were made of glass...and thus a trendy delusion was born!

What Lies Beneath

Join me and Atlas Obscura on THIS tour on Jan. 27th, as we explore the lost graveyards of Los Angeles!

Zoo Story

Join me and Atlas Obscura on THIS tour on Jan. 14th, as we explore the fascinating old zoo at Griffith Park. Roar!

DTLA Then and Now

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA- downtown Los Angeles icons that have stood the test of time! Just like the Queen.

Creepy Chat

I absolutely loved chatting with the fantastic guys at OK Talk Show on THIS podcast about Atlas Obscura the Los Angeles Obscura Society, Manson and the Cecil Hotel...you know all the good stuff. Also on itunes!

Dawn of the Midnight Mission

In THIS my latest for Curbed LA-the story of the eccentric founder of the Midnight Mission, the Skid Row staple which has been providing Thanksgiving dinner to the homeless of Los Angeles for over 100 years.

VIP Meatballs

In THIS, my latest for LA Weekly- splashy, sophisticated heartburn at the Sunset Strip's legendary Scandia.

Crib Life

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA- the history of when LA's sex workers were crammed into tiny pens called "cribs," which were controlled by Disney villain landlords. Ah, patriarchy!

A History of Hikes

Atlas Obscura and Discover Los Angeles asked me to show them some of of my favorite hiking spots for THIS article, and I was more than thrilled to oblige!

Hop Into the Holidays!

Join me and Atlas Obscura on December 17th on THIS tour of the new and improved Bunny Museum! We'll get a private, after-hours tour by the light of their bunny-themed Christmas tree. I mean, life- it is glorious.

Take a Spin!

Join me and Atlas Obscura on Dec. 2nd as we tour THIS magical home for lost Carousel Horses...for every secret prince, princess, and wayward knight...this tour is for you.

Exploring Murphy Ranch

Need some more suspected Nazis in your life? If the answer is YES, join me and Atlas Obscura Los Angeles Obscura Society on THIS tour of the mysterious ruins of Murphy Ranch on November 18th at 11am.