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Los Angeles is a city with many health inequities, and where a person lives often determines their health destiny.
Founded in 1964 on Central Ave., the mythical Blues venue found a new home in Leimert Park during the late 90's.
Today the 101 freeway traverses this notch in the Hollywood Hills, but there was a time when "rustic" truly applied to the Cahuenga Pass.
Marrano Beach, a popular recreational destination for Mexican American communities, was unlike any beach in Los Angeles.
James Prigoff is the prolific author, photographer, and lecturer on murals, considered one of the major forces in giving dignity and credibility to an art form that once was considered to be vandalism.
Their journey took them through different areas of City Hall where they had an opportunity to see some of the inner workings of local government and catch a glimpse of the city that most Angelenos rarely see.
"He saw you as a candle to be lit so that you too could go out and make your mark on the world."
In L.A., going to a part of town where you've never been -- including a totally different town -- isn't just a job for GPS, it's an adventure.
Founded in 1992, 5th St. Dick's was known for the coffee and late night jazz sessions, and the spirit of it's proprietor Richard Fulton.
This week L.A. Letters picks up where last week's column left off, with a long list of special events, venues, and announcements related to National Poetry Month.