Archive for June, 2009

The Magical Cliffs of the Hollyridge Trail

Jun 11, 2009 by

During my recent hiking foray on the “Hollyridge Trail” to reach the Hollywood sign, I was intrigued by the indelible mark and beauty of the ever ever-present foliage, plants, and growths which garnered most of [...]

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Hiking to the Hollywood Sign

Jun 09, 2009 by

I’ve always been fascinated by the Hollywood sign. And even more important to me—I’ve always wanted to see it up-close. This Saturday, I got pretty close. I went into the Hollywood Hills going north on [...]

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The Los Angeles Metro Subway

Jun 07, 2009 by

Because I took the Los Angeles Subway home after finishing my Downtown walking tour, I thought it would make for a great story for today’s Metro Monday. Along with over 200 bus lines, the Los Angeles [...]

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Walking in LA

Jun 06, 2009 by

Contrary to the hit song by the Missing Persons, that “Nobody Walks in LA” I beg to differ—a lot of people not only walk in LA but they love to walk in LA. For today’s [...]

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Noah’s Ark Exhibit Swings at the Skirball Cultural Center

Jun 03, 2009

What could be more fun than making your own wind, lightening, masks, and playing musical instruments? If you’re a kid at heart or a kid, I don’t know. Where was I able to do all [...]

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The Culver City Art Walk

Jun 03, 2009

Last weekend, I was fortunate enough to attend my first Art Walk. Los Angeles has long been home to the Entertainment Industry; but lesser known is the fact of its existence as a long time [...]

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Travelin’ Local Film Festivals and Events List

Jun 01, 2009

Los Angeles and Southern California are “Industry Towns.” That moniker typically refers to the Motion Picture and Television Industry. A curious phenomenon has happened over the years—there has been a virtual—as well as an actual [...]

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1 Trillion Vehicle Miles Traveled in 2009

Jun 01, 2009

Based on the last 1998 Los Angeles County Profile Study, prepared by the California Department of Transportation, the Southern California Association of Governments, and other State agencies, by extrapolation, if there was an estimated vehicle [...]

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