Bedding Betty Pack
In THIS, my latest for Atlas Obscura, the astounding Betty Pack, who did ALOT of rad things- like seduce the priest who was converting her to Catholicism, and then single-handedly rescue said priest from jail and certain death during the Spanish Civil War.
Ghost Rail
There are so many legends of ghosts on railroad tracks- well in THIS story for Kcet #MyCACoast, I take a look at an entire ghost RAILROAD! Boom!
Pioneer Cemetery Flashlight Tour!
Join me and Atlas Obscura as we take THIS ghostly tour of the fascinating Pioneer Cemetery in Sylmar on Oct. 15th, just in time for Halloween!
LA River take me home...
In THIS, my first story for Ventura Blvd Magazine, a round-up of LA River goings-on.
I left my cake out in the rain (MacArthur Park)
I just absolutely adored writing THIS snapshot of summertime in Los Angeles parks during the 1910s for Curbed LA. People are the best, y'all.
Discovering San Francisco
In my THIS, my latest for Kcet #MyCACoast, the tale of Sweeney Ridge.
My dream house...
In THIS, my latest for Curbed, the history of the most fascinating, beautiful, unique beach house in Malibu- Barbara Streisand's mansion complete with underground mall (look it up) be dammed.
Blood on the Rails
In THIS, my latest for LA Weekly- a story that has fascinated me for years. It has everything- murder, a woman-hunt, rumors, romance and checked bags full of some very tragic cargo.
A mean pinball...
In THIS history for Aeon, those decades pinball was banned from NYC, LA, Chicago etc. etc.- the man is always trying to ruin our flipping fun!
Surfing USA
In THIS, my latest for Kcet #MyCACoast, the super rad saga of surfing in Santa Cruz.
Gold Coast Tour for Atlas Obscura!
Join me and Atlas Obscura on Sept.11th, as I lead THIS tour of the Gold Coast of Santa Monica. If you love the podcast, "You Must Remember This," then this is the tour for you!
Secrets of America's Favorite Places
Tune into the Discovery Family Channel this Sunday, August 14th, at 3pm on the East Coast and 6pm on the West! I'll be talking the history of Hollywood, in all its gory, glamorous glory!
Have you had your break today?
In THIS, my latest for Kcet, the REAL history of the founding of McDonald's, which I may have eaten as recently as this weekend.
Shedding some Light
THIS is my latest for Curbed LA! I have always wanted to be a lighthouse keeper, or more importantly, a lovely ghost who haunts a lighthouse and mesmerizes sailors and freaks out small children in pinafores, so needless to say I loved writing AND researching this history of the Lighthouses of Los Angeles.
The West Coast Coney Island
I loved writing AND researching THIS history of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for KCET #MyCACoast. And by researching... I mean riding the rides and eating some Dip n' Dots.
Evergreen Atlas Tour
I am so excited to lead THIS tour of the rad Evergreen Cemetery in Boyle Heights on August 6th. Come on down!
An Olympic Undertaking...
In THIS story for Curbed LA, I take a look at the early history of the LA Coliseum- the once and future home of the Rams, a college age OJ Simpson, and USC fratboys everywhere.