Category: Los Angeles Neighborhoods

Hear on LA, the Republic (or Kingdom), of Los Angeles, its Provinces (or Counties), and their Capitals

~ Eric Brightwell ~ 1 Comment

I was recently a guest on Tony Pierceโ€™s podcast, Hear in LA (Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube -- or read on the Hear in LA website) . Toward the end of our discussion, Tony proposed Los Angeles becoming its own country. We didn't discuss what sort of state it would be, I don't … Continue reading Hear on LA, the Republic (or Kingdom), of Los Angeles, its Provinces (or Counties), and their Capitals

California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Garvanza

~ Eric Brightwell ~ 11 Comments

GARVANZA RAMBLE Dooley striking a pose on the sidewalk in front of a Garvanza sign In the fall of 2012 I had the opportunity to house-sit in El Sereno. During my stint in Los Angeles's easternmost neighborhood, I spent much of that time exploring that neighborhood with a good-natured dog named Dooley. This past fall … Continue reading California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Garvanza

California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Hillside Village

~ Eric Brightwell ~ 8 Comments

RUN TO THE HILLSIDE -- HILLSIDE VILLAGE Last autumn, I had a stint house-sitting in El Sereno. I spent much of my time exploring that neighborhood with a dog named Dooley who belongs to the owners of the home I was... sitting. This fall I again returned to the Eastside and Dooley I resumed our epic walks. This … Continue reading California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Hillside Village

California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Happy Valley

~ Eric Brightwell ~ 9 Comments

There are at least four places inย Californiaย namedย Happy Valley. This blog entry is about the small neighborhood onย Los Angelesโ€™sย Eastside.ย  The first time I became aware of a place in Los Angeles called Happy Valley was after glancing at an online map. I ascertained that it was apparently located somewhere in the vicinity of Montecito Heights, an area … Continue reading California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Happy Valley