Creative Conflict
In THIS, my latest for Our Ventura Blvd, the funny and fascinating sculptor Christian Tedeschi.
Right Royal Feuds
In THIS, my latest for HISTORY- royal sibling feuds throughout the ages. My favorite are the Boneparte clan, the bitchiest family that ever there was.
A Decade of Development
In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, a history of the building boom that wasn’t.
The Dream of the Dunbar
In THIS, my latest for LAist, the luminaries who graced the historic Dunbar Hotel on Central Avenue.
Santa Monica Noir
Ohhhh how I loved writing THIS Curbed LA history of the cursed Mooney Mansion, which once lorded over Santa Monica, and the powerful, prickly women that resided within.
Shade in the City
In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, the real life Los Angeles locations that made up the noir universe of Raymond Chandler.
Out of a Fairytale
In THIS, my latest for Our Ventura Blvd, a brief history of the Little Brown Church in the Valley, whose doors have been open 24-hours a day for decades to all who seek shelter- even Republicans!
Utopia By the Sea
Loved writing THIS brief history of the exquisite NorCal utopian community of Sea Ranch for the exquisite Mohawk Maker Quarterly. Such a beautiful place.
Tapping Into the Source
In THIS, my latest for LAist, the groovy cult that helped bring healthy eating to Los Angeles.
The Remarkable Roz Wyman
In THIS, my latest for PBS SoCal, it was an absolute honor to interview the legendary Rosalind Wyman, political pioneer and the woman who brought the Dodgers to LA.
Elisa Lam
I’ll be on the HLN Original Series “Real Life Nightmare” episode “Deadly Hotel Check-In” featuring the tragic case of Elisa Lam this Saturday, November 30, 2019, 8pm-9pm ET/PT. I make LOTS of quizzical faces like this!
The Past is History
In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter, I speak to the lovely Robert Lacey, historical consultant to The Crown and author of the new book, “The Crown, the Official Companion: Volume 2.”
The Real Royals of Windsor
In THIS, my latest for HISTORY, that time the British Royal Family helped invent reality TV. Thank you royal family 🙏!
Angels Walk East Hollywood Markers
Happy day! The Angels Walk LA historic markers I had the privilege to research and write are up! Next time you are in East Hollywood, take the time to learn a little bit about the people and institutions who made the neighborhood great!
Historic Eats
In THIS my latest for LAist, the centuries-long history behind some of Musso & Frank Grill’s strangest dishes. I could eat their jellied consommé all day!
Walk on the Wild Side
The Angels Walk LA East Hollywood Guidebooks I wrote are finally here! Shortly to be distributed in a metro or community center near you. This was such an inspiring, intense project to work on, and I can’t wait for others to get to explore the wonders of this richly historic and significant area. Historic markers coming soon!
