No Enclave โ€” South African Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a global city known for its ecological, geographical, and human diversity. Since 16 December is South Africaโ€™s Day of Reconciliation, that historic and cultural contributions of that countryโ€™s people to the identity of Los Angeles is the subject of this edition of โ€œNo Enclave.โ€ The Republic of South Africa (RSA) is the … Continue reading No Enclave โ€” South African Los Angeles

No Enclave โ€” Exploring Kenyan Los Angeles

Today is Jamhuri Day -- Kenya's Independence Day -- the occasion of this edition of No Enclave. Southern California's population of Kenyans is relatively small but certainly not without its high-profile individuals. The states with the largest populations of Kenyans are Texas, Minnesota, Washington, and California -- but exact figures are hard to pin down … Continue reading No Enclave โ€” Exploring Kenyan Los Angeles

Ask Silver Lake โ€“ Crestmount

This piece was originally written for โ€œAsk Silver Lake.โ€ โ€œAsk Silver Lakeโ€ is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas youโ€™d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. Silver Lake is home to several historic hilltop estates. A couple -- Frank Garbutt's Garbutt … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake โ€“ Crestmount

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

Nobody Drives in LA at LA Comic-Con: LA Transit in Pop Culture

On 28 September, Nobody Drives in LA's co-hosts and friends-of-show -- Eric Brightwell, Ivy Kwok, Kyle Rebar, and Rogelio Pardo -- hosted a panel at LA Comic-Con called LA Transit in Pop Culture. It was filmed by past-guest and friend-of-the-show, Alex Denney. Rogelio talked about Missing Persons's radio staple, "Walking in LA" and how it … Continue reading Nobody Drives in LA at LA Comic-Con: LA Transit in Pop Culture

Nobody Drives in LA Presents the Great, Car-Free, LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games

In 2028, Los Angeles will host the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will be the third time Los Angeles has hosted the Switzerland-based International Olympic Committee's competition. It will also be the city's first time hosting the Paralympics. The Olympic Games are scheduled to take place from 14-30 July 2028 -- in 996 days. … Continue reading Nobody Drives in LA Presents the Great, Car-Free, LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Ask Silver Lake โ€“ Silver Lakeโ€™s Original Libraries

This piece was originally written for โ€œAsk Silver Lake.โ€ โ€œAsk Silver Lakeโ€ is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas youโ€™d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. The Silver Lake Branch Library, temporarily closed All the best Silver Lakers know and love … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake โ€“ Silver Lakeโ€™s Original Libraries

Nobody Drives in LA — The T00b N00b Gr00p R1d3: E Line Edition

THE TUBE NEWB GROUP RIDE: E LINE EDITION INTRODUCTION A few months ago, Nobody Drives in LA asked our listeners to "ask us anything." One of the respondents submitted: "What bus or train experience would you take someone on to give them a good first impression of transit in LA? I have often said the … Continue reading Nobody Drives in LA — The T00b N00b Gr00p R1d3: E Line Edition

Ask Silver Lake — Live Music Venues of Silver Lake, Present and Past

This piece was originally written for โ€œAsk Silver Lake.โ€ โ€œAsk Silver Lakeโ€ is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas youโ€™d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. When you think of Los Angeles communities known for their famous music … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake — Live Music Venues of Silver Lake, Present and Past

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