Los Angeles is a global city known for its ecological, geographical, and human diversity. Since 16 December is South Africaโs Day of Reconciliation, that historic and cultural contributions of that countryโs people to the identity of Los Angeles is the subject of this edition of โNo Enclave.โ The Republic of South Africa (RSA) is the … Continue reading No Enclave โ South African Los Angeles
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No Enclave — Palestinian Los Angeles
Today is International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People โ the occasion for this edition of No Enclave, about Palestinian Los Angeles. Although Chicagoland has the largest concentration of Palestinian Americans, California has, by far, the largest statewide population of Palestinians of any state. Most are concentrated in the San Francisco Bay Area, Metro … Continue reading No Enclave — Palestinian Los Angeles
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The Semi-Tropic Spiritualist Association, with historian Eric Brightwell
Happy Spooky Season! Join me tomorrow, on 4 October from 13:00-14:00 in a presentation about the Semi-Tropic Spiritualists, their tract, and the Semi-Tropic Park. If you need a brief introduction. The Semi-Tropic Spiritualists Association was an early 20th-century utopian and Spiritualist collective (essentially Victorian era hippies or ravers) that established a campground and community in … Continue reading The Semi-Tropic Spiritualist Association, with historian Eric Brightwell
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No Enclave — Los Angeles Transplants
Itโs often said that Los Angeles is a city of immigrants. Although the same is almost never said of refugees, it should be. Together, immigrants and refugees account for roughly 35% of Angelenos. And while native Angelenos are often discusses as if they're as rare as rain, California-born Angelenos actually account for about 52% of … Continue reading No Enclave — Los Angeles Transplants
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Los Angeles Neighborhoods Map
Screenshot of Pendersleigh & Sons Cartography's map of Los Angeles Neighborhoods, Communities, and Southern California For whatever reason, one of my most evergreen posts is "New York City Neighborhoods Map," a post I wrote and map that I made when laid up in bed with a brain-fogging bout of COVID. The fog has long-cleared but … Continue reading Los Angeles Neighborhoods Map
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Ask Silver Lake — The London Street Garden
This article was written for the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council feature, "Ask Silver Lake." โAsk Silver Lakeโ is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you'd like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. Los Angeles is widely known for its … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake — The London Street Garden
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Ask Silver Lake — Silver Lake’s Mass Transit History
Map depicting Metro routes (in orange) in Silver Lake (Neighborhood Council borders -- Source: Pendersleigh & Sons Cartography) "Ask Silver Lakeโ is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas youโd like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. โฆโฆโฆ If youโre … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake — Silver Lake’s Mass Transit History
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California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Mentryville
INTRODUCTION The other day I found myself in Santa Clarita with a couple of hours to kill. I Googled "best restaurants in Santa Clarita" -- knowing full well that Google has been a mostly garbage search engine for years -- completely corrupted as it is by paid advertisements and SEO. I'm sure that there are … Continue reading California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Mentryville
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DTLA Walk with John โ Bunker Hill Edition
On Saturday 20 January 2024, Iโm going to co-lead a walk of Bunker Hill with State Assembly candidate, John Yi. We will meet at Metro's Civic Center/Grand Park Station in Gloria Molina Grand Park. To avoid confusion, make certain (if you come by train) that you exit in the Grand Park entrance/exit. Thereโs also an … Continue reading DTLA Walk with John โ Bunker Hill Edition
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California Fool’s Gold — The Best of Los Angeles
Last year, I think, I made a map of some of my favorite places -- and places I've still yet to visit but am eager to -- in Metro Los Angeles. I don't remember what the occasion was -- or even whether or not there was one. I think that I just wanted to visualize … Continue reading California Fool’s Gold — The Best of Los Angeles
Eric Brightwell 