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Politics dominate theater in 1908 and still resonate today

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 […]

SB79: For preservation in Los Angeles, there is no greater threat

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 […]

L.A. is finally getting on board with a homelessness solution

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. […]

Braun Levi continues to impact communities across Los Angeles

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 […]

Tracing Los Angeles’ love of dogs back to the 1929 ‘Doggery’

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 […]

Progress made on Plymouth as long-delayed project begins

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 […]

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