A True American Hero

In THIS, my latest for Biography, the beautiful, badass, utterly inspiring second act in the long, lived life of Harriet Tubman, a true American hero.

The Storybook Style

Just in time for All Hallows Eve- THIS, my latest for Curbed LA: A brief history of the twee and terrifying storybook style, an LA original with Hollywood fairy dust sprinkled on top.

The Last Days of...

In THIS, my latest for HISTORY, how the decadence of Versailles spurred on the French Revolution. Perhaps the present day White House should take some notes. 😊

The Hardest Working Ghosts In Hollywood

In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter, the hardest working ghosts in Hollywood!

Griffith J Griffith Shot His Wife In The Face

In THIS, my latest for KCET, the story I’ve wanted to write for 15 years: HOMETOWN HERO GRIFFITH J GRIFFITH SHOT HIS WIFE IN THE FACE AFTER BASICALLY STEALING HER INHERITANCE.

What's In a Name?

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, a brief history of some famous Los Angeles street names.

Santa Monica Seaside Eats

In THIS, my latest for LAist, a brief history of yummy beach food purchased from horse drawn food carts. Featuring an interview with the lovely Katherine Spiers!

Outsider Art

In THIS, my latest for Our Ventura Blvd, the colorful, thoughtful art of Greg Jenkins.

Underbelly LA

Hello friends! I am so pleased to introduce THIS, the trailer for my new podcast Underbelly LA, a TableCakes Productions production. Coming later this month, season one: ten episodes full of shade in the land of sunshine.

The Skinny On Strip Malls

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, a history of LA’s most ubiquitous yet underrated architectural landmark- the corner strip mall.

Eat Like Chaplin

Listen to me eat some...historic food at Musso & Frank Grill on the latest episode of KPCC Take Two. Link to the episode HERE.

The Original Real Housewife of Beverly Hills

Ahhh it’s finally online! In THIS story for The Hollywood Reporter, I take a look at the madcap, mysterious life of the Beverly Hills heiress Dolly Green.

A Terrible Trip

In THIS, my latest for HISTORY, the right royal pain of hosting a British monarch.

Country Cool

In THIS, my latest for PBS SoCal, the gauche glamour of country western legends Nudie Cohn and Nathan Turk.

A Right Royal Mess

On THIS episode of ZOOM, I had such a lovely time talking the yucky, icky lives of the Kings and Queens of England with the fabulous Amy Nicholson. It was right royal fun!

The Divine Dolly Green

This is such a special day for me. A few years ago the lovely Stephanie Riggio met me outside a Pasadena storage center with boxes of historic photos, letters and telegrams that once belonged to the effervescent Dolly Green, the mid-century Beverly Hill heiress, socialite and hedonistic mystery. This archive would take me down a rabbit-hole into Dolly’s enigma of a life- and I’d be blessed to talk with some of her wonderful friends and family members. Today, my story about her is in The Hollywood Reporter (a longer version will appear online soon). Cheers to you Dolly, wherever you are- I’ll never stop trying to figure you out.

What's In A Name?

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, a brief history of how some of LA’s favorite neighborhoods got their names.

The Streets of Bakersfield

In THIS, my latest for PBS SoCal, a brief history of the Bakersfield Sound, and the dusty town that was the epicenter of outlaw country music.

Ice Cream Kings

In THIS, my latest for LAist, a brief history of the Fosselmans, the very affable SoCal ice cream dynasty. And yes, I had to sample many of their wares...my job is very hard.

Pottery Princess

In THIS, my latest for Our Ventura Blvd, the fabulous ceramic artist Amy Gordon.