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By 1969, bulldozers had cleared Bunker Hill of its Victorian mansions. Steam shovels had shaved 30 feet off its summit. Only one stubborn house remained.
Inglewood sues a local critic of Mayor Butts for improperly using footage of city council meetings that it claims to own. What's wrong with this picture?
How do you play the L.A. River at the Cesar Chavez Avenue Bridge?
This week L.A. Letters spotlights Herrera, looking back on his long career and celebrating his remarkable legacy.
The mournful train whistle along Valley Blvd. brings back memories of his father's mysterious death for author Alex Espinoza.
California's ground subsidence is causing unknown millions in damage to the state's infrastructure. Long Beach had that sinking feeling 70 years ago.
Most of our community isn't aware of the tools or steps that can be taken to get their local government to fix what needs fixing and increase safety and accessibility.
This week L.A. Letters highlights several books that examine the role mapping plays in place-making and regional identity, including the new book "LAtitudes" by Heyday Press that uses maps to explore the past, present, and future of Los Angeles.
How do you play the L.A. River at Hollydale Park?
On a flat circular board in front of me, the goings on of Ocean Avenue played out like a scene from a fuzzy home video shot in the 1980s.
Highland Park and Eagle Rock, are among the leading edges of the gentrification frontier in contemporary Los Angeles. This article situates NELA gentrification in comparative and historical context.