Paul Ong, Director of the Center for Neighborhood Knowledge at UCLA and a Metro Gold Line train at the Little Tokyo/Arts District station Gentrification and rising rents in Los Angeles County are most pronounced near transit stations, particularly in urban downtown areas that have seen a surge in construction. A sweeping University of California Los […]
Blog: The long journey of ‘Amazing Grace,’ the film document of Aretha Franklin’s 1972 gospel recording sessions
“Everything outside the music itself was a little bit Hollywood, production-wise,” Rainey said. “As I viewed the film, I felt it was more about James Cleveland, [gospel singer] Clara Ward and Aretha’s father, Rev. C.L. Franklin, than it was about her. But as side musicians, all you know is you’re there, playing with Aretha, and […]
Blog: Water main is repaired, but South Los Angeles residents remain under boil advisory
After repairs to a 96-year-old water main that burst in a South Los Angeles neighborhood last week, residents have been advised to boil their drinking water. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power restored water service to residents affected by the 55th Street main break after receiving… Source: latimes.com – Los Angeles Times
Blog: The Kardashian-Jenner family unveils surprise Christmas photo card
On the 11th day of Christmas, the Kardashian-Jenners gave to me, a Christmas card of half the family. The Kardashian baby boom was documented again Monday when the reality stars unveiled their annual Christmas photo — which hasn’t been so annual as of late and wasn’t expected this year. “Keeping… Source: latimes.com – Los Angeles […]
Blog: The Kardashian-Jenner family unveils surprise Christmas photo card
On the 11th day of Christmas, the Kardashian-Jenners gave to me, a Christmas card of half the family. The Kardashian baby boom was documented again Monday when the reality stars unveiled their annual Christmas photo — which hasn’t been so annual as of late and wasn’t expected this year. “Keeping… Source: L.A. Times – Entertainment […]
Blog: Storm may bring a white Christmas to some Californians
Light snow could accumulate near the Grapevine, but higher elevations in Southern California will see between 1 and 3 inches of powder, according to the National Weather Service. Eight to 12 inches of snow are expected at elevations above 6,000 feet across much of the Sierra Nevada. Travelers should be cautious as mountain roads will […]