On the evening of February 16, 1929, the son of oil magnate Edward Doheny, Ned Doheny was found dead inside his mansion. Also dead was Hugh Plunkett, Ned’s business partner or aid (depending on where you look). Ned’s wife, Lucy, was in the library at the time of the incident. She heard two shots and … Continue reading Doheny Murder at Greystone Mansion
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CES 2026 Had More Robots and Less Connection
CES, aka The Consumer Electronics Show, kicks off each year with lots of buzz among tech and trends nerds like myself. The last time I wrote about CES was in 2018 with the title, “AI Will Change Our Lives (for better or worse).” Eight years later, that promise is already taking shape. Corporations are asking … Continue reading CES 2026 Had More Robots and Less Connection
A Weekend So Los Angeles
This past October weekend was busy, Los Angeles busy. It included history, scares, and music. But like so many October weekends since 1958, it began with the boys in blue. Feeling blue Friday, October 17, the Dodgers took the field in Dodger Stadium one win away from sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers and reaching the World … Continue reading A Weekend So Los Angeles
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
Rain, Graff, Kobe, and a Quake: A Week So L.A.
Last week began with three days of nonstop rain that challenged the concrete walls of the Los Angeles River. As the rains started, we also started to see graffiti pieces on the tall, abandoned Oceanwide towers across from Staples Center (I refuse to use its current official name). As the unveiling of the Kobe Bryant … Continue reading Rain, Graff, Kobe, and a Quake: A Week So L.A.
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