Columnist · July 31, 2025
It’s been suggested that, from time to time, perhaps, my reviews are a bit political for a theater column. My response is that theater is a political act, but I […]
Columnist · July 31, 2025
Earlier this year I wrote about Senate Bill 79 (SB79) and the threats it posed to the historic neighborhoods of Greater Wilshire. This bill, which is designed to promote Transit […]
Columnist · July 31, 2025
By Jon F. Vein and Freya Estreller Across Los Angeles, homelessness remains one of the most visible and urgent challenges of our time. Despite massive public investment, the crisis persists. […]
Columnist · June 26, 2025
The catastrophic march of the January Palisades Fire did not end once those last stubborn embers were doused and extinguished. The flames might be gone, but the disaster continues, creating […]
Columnist · June 26, 2025
In early June, I was fortunate to snag a last-minute spot on a rare tour of the former Bullock’s Wilshire department store building, now owned and occupied by Southwestern Law […]
Columnist · June 26, 2025
Three and a half years after the approval of plans to restore and add an additional story to the property at 304 S. Plymouth Blvd., it seems at long last […]