Yesterday, we started a tour of the Alvarado Terrace Historic District, and today, we’re going to visit a few more homes. But, before we get started, let’s learn a little more about the Terrace.
As you [...]
In 1979, recognizing the need to identify and protect neighborhoods with distinct architectural and cultural resources, the Los Angeles’ City Council adopted the ordinance enabling the creation of Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZ). Today, Los [...]
Thanks to the passage of the National Historic Preservation Act (PDF) in 1966, the USA has more than 80,000 properties designated as having historic significance via the National Register of Historic Places.
Under the auspices of [...]
Legendary, and world-famous, Los Angeles, is unfortunately “notorious” for one issue: the amount of amount of traffic on our roads.
LA drivers can and will usually encounter automatic delays when they need or want to [...]
Just in case you weren’t aware of it yet, today, January 23, 2011 is National Pie Day, not to be confused with the other National Pi Day, which is actually in March, and has to [...]
Originating from Los Angeles in 1964, “The Byrds” are considered by critics to be one of the most influential bands of the 1960s. Initially, they pioneered the musical genre of folk rock, melding the influence [...]
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, have you thought about visiting a local vegetarian restaurant?
Traditionally, a vegetarian diet is lower in fat and calories than a meat based diet. More [...]
2010 has been a great year for Travelin’ Local, and I know that 2011 will be even better.
And all of the thanks go to you–our wonderful readers. Furthermore, we hope that in 2011, all [...]
Who could resist the idea of a month long celebration of art here in Los Angeles?
After all, Los Angeles’ heart beats to an artistic drum. From being the home of public murals to the Hollywood [...]
Why recycle it of course.
Starting today through January 15th, 2011, residents throughout Los Angeles County can recycle their Christmas trees by placing them curbside during regular garbage collection days, or by taking them to a [...]
Mark your calendars!
This Year’s 51st annual LA County Holiday Celebration is being held on December 24th, at 3:00pm and at the downtown Music Center.
The theme for this year’s holiday theme is "Childhood Holiday Memories.” It [...]
I realize a lot has been written about the current rain storms hitting the Los Angeles area, but seeing is believing it.
This morning, I did a quick search of Youtube to see what has had [...]
If Los Angeles is known for anything besides its glamor, glitz, and being the entertainment capital, it’s our ethnic diversity that tells another side of who we are.
Our population’s ethnicity ranges from Latinos to [...]
More often than not, using the Metro will usually take longer than traveling by car, especially if you live on the Westside.
Therefore, successful time management is almost always one of the more important issues [...]
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