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

Nobody Drives in LA — The Ostrich Farm Railway

THE OSTRICH FARM RAILWAY Detail of Map of the City of Los Angeles, 1887, depicting the route of the Ostrich Farm Railway [Note: This essay was written for and originally appeared in the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council newsletter] Today Silver Lake is, by most accounts, moderately well served by mass transit. The website, Walk Score, … Continue reading Nobody Drives in LA — The Ostrich Farm Railway