K-Town Rundown

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, a brief history of LA’s three Koreatown’s- you read that right- three!

Totally Tiki

In THIS, my latest history for LAist, the fascinating tale of the often overlooked origin and overlap of Chinese restaurants and tiki culture.

La Liz

Need some warmth and sparkle in your life right about now? In THIS, my latest for Los Angeles Magazine I speak with the lovely Tim Mendelson about his longtime boss Dame Elizabeth Taylor. She wore her priceless diamonds to bed, loved fried chicken, and was the best friend you could ever have.

The Crestwood Co-Op

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, the progressive modernest experiment in co-operative living known as Crestwood Hills. I’d like a home there please

Sculpture in Studio City

In THIS, my latest for Our Ventura Blvd, a profile of the innovative, warm and quirky artist Monica Wyatt.

So You Want to Be a Princess?

In THIS, my latest for HISTORY I delve into the historical horrors of royal childbirth.

The Lizard People of Los Angeles

In THIS, my first story for the just launched We Are Los Angeleno, a deep dive into one of LA’s weirdest and most persistent legends.

Unicorn Power!

In THIS, my latest for HISTORY- royals so crazy, they think narwhal tusks will save them from anthrax!

A Lesser History

I had so much fun with THIS, talking with Voyagela about my favorite subject- me!

Gone With The Wind Fabulous

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, a history of one of the coolest folks I have had the pleasure of researching- landscape architect Florence Yoch, who along with her work and life partner Lucile Council designed beautiful gardens and iconic film sets- including Tara for Gone with the Wind!

Nothing But A Good Time

In THIS, the final installment of my four part history of the Sunset Strip for Curbed LA- I’ve saved the wildest, most icky, cocaine fulled misogynistic years for last. Buckle up, it’s a disgustingly fun ride!

That Rascal Rose

THIS, my latest for LAist is a total labor of love- the history of The Stanley Rose Book Shop, the unofficial Hollywood Blvd. clubhouse of legendary writers like Nathaniel West, William Saroyan, Budd Schulberg- and its larger than life owner.

Talk at the Los Angeles Breakfast Club

Hi friends! I am so looking forward to giving THIS historical talk on some of LA’s little known legendary crimes next Wednesday 3/27/2019 at The Los Angeles Breakfast Club! Come for the crime and stay for coffee, company and...calisthenics.

Two Days of Wonder

I wrote two fun day trip itineraries for Atlas Obscura and Discover LA. In THIS one, discover the wonders of Venice Beach. In THIS one, its the DTLA Arts District all the way. Happy Travels!

The Night the Lights Went Out on the Sunset Strip

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, the crazy cool tale of that time a bunch of teenagers raged against the machine on the Sunset Strip.

DTLA Noir

I am so honored to be included for the second year in a row in the beautifully produced DTLA Book- your perfect guide to all things hip and wonderful and classy in downtown LA. Oh and my entry- which is about a terrifying vampire killer.

Charlotta Bass, Badass

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, the history of one of LA’s most important unsung heroes, and her fight for fair and equal housing for all Angelenos.

Good Things to Eat

Oh how I loved writing THIS one! In my latest for LAist, the history of the fascinating Rufus Estes, the Pullman chef who wrote one of the first cookbooks by an African-American. And unlike most old recipes- a lot of his food actually sounds good!

Guys and Dolls

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, part two of my history of the Sunset Strip, this time featuring frisky movie stars, gangster shoot-outs and lots and lots of booze.

Quirky Culture

In THIS, my latest for Our Ventura Blvd, the always delightful Valley Relics Museum, preserving history in a unique and colorful way.