The Great Air Raid

In THIS, my latest for Los Angeleno, the wacky, weird saga of “The Battle of Los Angeles.”

A Pilot and a Pioneer

In THIS, my latest for KCET, the inspirational story of early aviator William Powell.

The Perfect Plan

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA- the urban oasis that is Village Green.

A+ in Aviation

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, a look at the huge history of the aviation and aerospace industry in Los Angeles.

Living in the Future

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA- the history of the magical California Cycleway.

Real American Hero

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA- what an honor to write a brief history of the legendary activist and organizer Dolores Huerta. Sí, se puede!

The Rudest Royal

In THIS, my latest for Biography- Not surprisingly this is one of those stories that I was asked to write and instantly thought, “My god, I am the luckiest woman alive!” Also, the poor, poor Queen!

A Fast Friendship

In THIS, my latest for Biography- the beautiful friendship between Mark Twain and Helen Keller.

Bandrika

In THIS, my latest for Our Ventura Blvd, the fabulous, fantastical studio of composer Nathan Barr.

The Googie Goddess

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, the fascinating, fierce architect Helen Liu Fong- master Googie architect.

The King of Western Flair

In THIS, my latest for Our Ventura Blvd the one and only Nudie Cohn, the Valley’s original Rhinestone Cowboy.

Beach Bus!

In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, the history of the dope beach buses that ran during the glorious summer of 1974.

Cemetery Stroll

Join me on THIS, our Atlas Obscura historic exploration of Evergreen Cemetery in Boyle Heights on Sat. May 25, 2019.

The 'Shaw

I so loved writing THIS brief Curbed LA history of the fascinating, heartwarming and breaking Crenshaw Blvd., the soul of Soul of South LA.

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.