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D.J. Waldie

D. J. Waldie (2017)

D. J. Waldie is the author of "Holy Land: A Suburban Memoir" and "Where We Are Now: Notes from Los Angeles," among other books about the social history of Southern California. He is a contributing editor for the Los Angeles Times.

D. J. Waldie (2017)
Long Beach and Los Angeles A Lot Alike
Long Beach, the county's other big city, has Los Angeles-sized problems.
Railroaded
Green Fading to Brown?
"Bait and switch" in pending greentech sale.
More 'Bait and Switch' in a Mid-City Neighborhood
Development process crosses the line at Midtown Crossing
Chaos or Choice? How We See L.A. Guides its Future
Is Los Angeles resistant of planning or is it over-planned?
Unearned Nostalgia
Light in Los Angeles
It's made of dreams, nostalgia, and powdered granite.
What's in a Metro Station Name?
It includes geography, some history, a bit of politics, and potential confusion for riders.
Council Quest for Revenue Could Target City Parks
A City Council member has written a letter urging adoption of a sign ordinance provision that would allow signs, banners, and other forms of commercial advertising in city parks and other public facilities.
Failing Sidewalks Show Where the 'Common Good' Ends
The city council wants to shift costs and risks to property owners, claiming economic necessity.
GCC Students Question Suburban Memories
Does a memoir of a working-class suburb have anything to say to Glendale college students today?
Council Committee takes up Controversial Sign Ordinance
Despite loud opposition from neighborhood organizations, a city council committee is on track to give preliminary approval to a controversial revision of the city's sign ordinance.
'Living in a Modern Way' at LACMA
"A great big beautiful tomorrow" is on display at LACMA, but there were shadows, too.
The Labyrinth of Democracy: A Look at California's Progressive Reform 100 Years Later
It's a happy -- more or less -- 100th birthday for California's Progressive triumph.
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