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.

The Forgotten

I am really proud of THIS story for Los Angeles Magazine. I learned about the brutal kidnapping and murder of schoolgirl Dorothy Lee Gordon a few months ago and quickly became obsessed. It was just a throwaway line in a book about Black Hollywood, but through research I uncovered the tragic tale of an unsolved crime that gripped Los Angeles and is now truly lost to the past.

Head on a Platter

I loved writing THIS story for Atlas Obscura about the mysterious “reserve heads” of ancient Egypt. What in the hell were they for?!?

Rome Cats!

I absolutely loved writing THIS article for GOOD, about the history of the delightful sanctuary cats of Rome I discovered while visiting Ms. Bess Kelly. Happy Friday indeed!

California Dreaming

THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, a masterclass in advertising 101, is brought to you by the Victorian-era Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce

Royals Pre-Papz

Extra! Extra! In THIS, my latest for HISTORY, seven images that royals didn’t want (or really, really did want) you to see!

An Evergreen Adventure

Join me and Atlas Obscura on June 23rd for THIS, as we tour Evergreen Cemetery, my favorite graveyard in Los Angeles.

Hot and Historic

In THIS, my latest for Los Angeles Magazine, some the best places in LA to soak up some regional history-and get a tan at the same time!

Literary Los Angeles Map

I love, love, loved compiling THIS map for Curbed LA, exploring where writers like Babitz, Didion and Fitzgerald hung out (and let's face it) got blasted in the City of Angels and big fat movie studio checks.

The Royal Look of Love

If I ever forget why I love my job I should just pull up THIS, my latest for HISTORY, which is all about how kings used artists as their remote eyes(and ears) to pick potential foreign brides. I def. would have paid off Holbein to shorten my nose and make my blue eyes pop!

DTLA BOOK

Honored to be included in THIS, the 2018 edition of DTLA Book telling the story of Winnie Ruth Judd, "the trunk murderess." My Atlas Obscura colleague and friend Sandi Hemmerlein is featured as well, recounting the history of the secret Los Angeles Underground. Even more exciting- the original illustrations are dope!

Paranormal Vice

Hi friends! I am so, so excited about THIS! Join me on May 12 for the first Cartwheel Art Paranormal Vice Tour! Curated and led by yours truly, this immersive walking exploration of downtown Los Angeles is going to be a ghoulishly grim good time. We will discuss the seedy history of Los Angeles, grab a couple drinks, and tell some ghost stories as the sun sets on the city of sunshine. Hope to see you there!

Hollywood ALWAYS Up To No Good

I absolutely loved writing THIS historical primer for recent transplants to Los Angeles for Curbed LA. Hell, in the process of writing it I learned quite a bit myself, and you probably will as well!