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On track to be L.A.’s largest landmark

Columnist · June 25, 2026

The Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission voted unanimously June 18 to take Park La Brea under consideration for Historic Cultural Monument designation. The nomination was submitted by local preservationist James […]

Ibogaine, of all things

Columnist · May 28, 2026

One of the many unexpected political happenings this spring involved our country’s administration signing an executive order aimed at increasing the review of ibogaine and other psychedelic drugs to treat […]

To save vacant historic buildings, be the squeaky wheel

Columnist · May 28, 2026

I recently drove by 304 S. Plymouth Blvd., a house whose fate I have closely followed and have written two articles about in this paper.  For years the house sat […]

L.A., Chinese history are woven together in See’s newest book

Columnist · May 28, 2026

If I could only choose one genre to read for the rest of my life, it would be historical fiction. I’m especially drawn to immersive stories rooted in real history […]

Queen of Pop—Madonna releases second round of ‘Confessions’

Columnist · May 28, 2026

Madonna has been in the white-hot spotlight for nearly 44 years, beginning with her first single, “Everybody,” which was released without an album deal, but rather a contract for three […]

Sigh of relief: Disaster diverted and delayed from housing bill

Columnist · April 23, 2026

A collective sigh of relief was heard throughout the neighborhoods of Greater Wilshire, particularly the Citrus Square Historic District and the Hancock Park Historic Preservation Overlay Zone. The passage of […]

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