I hated reading in school. I’d read the first few chapters of a book, follow discussions in class, and read the last two chapters. That was usually enough for a "B" on a written test. One author who helped realize I didn’t hate reading, just being forced to read, was Stephen King. Over school summers, … Continue reading What’s Good About Stephen King’s On Writing?
Author: JC Gonzalez
Trump and ICE Created the Problem
Things in Los Angeles were fine until Friday, June 6. That was the day Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents disrupted the peace of the city. In the Trump administration’s endeavors to rid the country of “crime,” ICE agents dropped in on the criminal headquarters that are Los Angeles middle school graduations, clothing warehouses, and … Continue reading Trump and ICE Created the Problem
The Pacific Coast League: Baseball in Los Angeles Before the Dodgers
Baseball in Los Angeles started with the Dodgers. Nope. Not even close. With the baseball season now underway and the Dodgers defending their title, this is a great time to cover some Los Angeles baseball history. Did you know there was baseball in Los Angeles long before the Dodgers came to town? In fact, baseball … Continue reading The Pacific Coast League: Baseball in Los Angeles Before the Dodgers
NAMM 2025: Time for the Annual Reunion of All Things Musical
Each January, manufacturers and organizations involved with music, recording, and live shows come together in one place to share what they've been up to over the past year. You don't have to make music to enjoy the show. If you're into music, you'll hear it everywhere you turn. It's NAMM Time You might catch artists … Continue reading NAMM 2025: Time for the Annual Reunion of All Things Musical
GNX Was Inspired by Seven Day Theory
Like many hip-hop fans in Los Angeles, I spent the last weeks of 2024 listening to Kendrick Lamar's GNX. While listening, I couldn't help but review the Kendrick-Drake battle that erupted after years of bubbling tension. There was one thing in particular that incensed Kendrick (and Tupac fans like myself). That was Drake's use of … Continue reading GNX Was Inspired by Seven Day Theory
A New Dodgers Story in 2024
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to pick up their 8th World Series championship. And you couldn't dream up a better finish to the 2024 season. This victory put 2020 in a new light and got everyone again telling the old stories of 1981 and 1988. The 2020 Story: COVID The 2020 … Continue reading A New Dodgers Story in 2024
Los Angeles Noise 