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KCET Brings Local Arts and Culture to you in Southland Sessions.

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has changed life as we knew it.   It’s been pretty difficult (nearly impossible, really) to find things to Eat (out), See, and Go!  It’s a lot of adjustment for many of us but sometimes, the unexpected affords us the opportunity to learn about and discover things […]

A Visit to Dodger Stadium

On September 10, the 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 7th consecutive National League Division Title.  It’s been an exciting season this year for the team filled with not just wins but great player performances from veterans as well as a bunch of rookies, exciting last-minute game wins and a […]

The Craft in America Center–a hidden gem in LA

Not too long ago, I read a travel piece about Los Angeles where the author admitted to not previously having liked the city on earlier visits.  This time, though, he said, he treated it like a local and enjoyed it much, much more.  I don’t know if I agree that […]

Tacos from Mariscos Jaliscos

Mexican Street Food Crawl with Bill Esparza

A couple of months ago, my family and I had the great honor and privilege to go on a Mexican street food crawl through parts of Los Angeles with my friend, James Beard Award winning writer and Latin food expert, Bill Esparza.  Now I have to admit that despite having […]

Tour of LA Times Building and Lunch at Badmaash

Downtown Los Angeles has been becoming more and more accessible and exciting in recent years, not to mention being the place to be if you are a foodie!  However, for many of us who don’t work or live there already, it is still a bit intimidating and foreign.  There are […]

July 4th 2015 Neighborhood Parade and Party

  About 15 years ago, some people in our neighborhood decided to coordinate a July 4th parade and block party .  The first year or so, someone had a vintage firetruck they brought and gave the kids rides on.  It was great!  That little  party has continued and gotten more […]

Downtown Los Angeles Walking Tour

Not long ago, I spent three weeks on jury duty downtown.  It was really interesting! Of course, very few people want to spend THAT much time away from their “regular life”, but once I was stuck for the jury, I decided I was going to make the most of my […]