A True California Hero

I love, love, loved writing THIS history for Los Angeles Magazine about the inspiring, unsung feminist and Chicana activist Francisca Flores.

A Seperate Peace

In THIS my latest for Curbed LA, the history of the search for secluded serenity in Malibu, and the often deadly fight to keep that dream alive.

Frogtown Flip

So excited about this! In THIS, my first article for C Mag, I explore the rising cultural Mayberry that is Frogtown.

Tours Tours and Tours!

Hey darlings! Here is a list of upcoming tours- both public and private- perfect for the social and anti-social in all of us!

Abandoned Zoo Ruins on Nov. 11 at 10 am for Atlas Obscura.

Underground LA every Saturday and Paranormal Nights on Nov. 24 for Cartwheel Art. I also do private tours of these and LA Vice- check out the Cartwheel Art website for more info.

Ghosts of Los Feliz tour available upon request through IfOnly.

Haunting History

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, the ghostly going’s-on at the Civil War-era Drum Barracks in Wilmington, California which I first learned about due to my obsession with Unsolved Mysteries.

All Hail the Oil Queen

In THIS, my latest for Los Angeles Magazine, the brilliant badass Emma Summers, who ruled the early LA oil industry with a dainty clinched fist.

Stanwyck in the Country

In THIS, my latest for Ventura Blvd. Magazine, the history of the Northridge home and pioneering horse ranch that my steely spirit animal Barbara Stanwyck built, in collaboration with Zeppo Marx and the legendary architect Paul Williams. I shall now always wear heels for every dip in my custom-made pool!

A Remeberance of things Past

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, the astounding, poignant and innovative work of the East LA artist Guadalupe Rosales.

Fantasy Island

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA: the history of the magical amusement park islands off the coast of Long Beach that are actually major oil fields.

The History of a House

In THIS, my latest for Los Angeles Magazine, five pretty rad historic properties that you should visit ASAP.

Hip Hip Hollywood! (and Horses)

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, the glamour filled glory days of Hollywood Park. Even I would have gone to catch a glimpse of the two-legged stars in the stands- and me and horses are NOT friends.

The Wreckers

THIS, my latest for HISTORY, is one of the most enjoyable stories I’ve ever researched- a brief history of wreckers-coastal folks who made their living scavenging and (sometimes) intentionally crashing ships out on the sea.

Fire in the Sky

In THIS, my latest for HISTORY, a first for this sky-fearing lady- the history of the mysterious Lubbock Lights UFO incident, which captivated Texas in the early 50s.

Go Go Gidget

I love, love, loved, writing THIS Curbed LA history of the real Gidget, who changed surf culture-and Malibu- forever

When the Times Eagle Soared

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA- a history of when the Los Angeles Times eagle soared, and kept careful watch over downtown LA.

Women in Revolt

In THIS,my latest for HISTORY, insanely strong, brave, brilliant revolutionary women who fought the man- often to their death

The Bird is the Word

I loved writing THIS history of the Valley birdhouse ranch fairytale cottages of mid-century builder William Mellenthin for Ventura Blvd. Magazine. The charm is REAL!

Who the Hell Was That!?!

Ever drive around Los Angeles, notice a name you’ve seen a million times before, and wonder, “who the hell WAS that?” In THIS, my latest for Los Angeles Magazine, I supply you with a few answers, ripped from the LA history books.

Tours, tours, tours!

Hi Darlings!

I will be leading THIS tour of the Old Zoo at Griffith Park for Atlas Obscura on July 18th

I will be leading multiple dates of THIS, the always popular Cartwheel Art Underground LA tour, this summer.

I will be leading THIS Atlas Obscura tour of The Lost Graveyards of Los Angeles on July 22nd.

I will be leading THIS Atlas Obscura tour of the Gold Coast of Santa Monica on August 5th.

High Rise Hollywood

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, drool-worthy apartments from Hollywood’s golden age.