Angelenos like to be outside. We hike, shop, attend sporting events and concerts, and often just drive or walk around the city. All this had to be set aside for the greater good in 2020 and the year became one we will tell future generations about for years. But in the last months three events … Continue reading The Events that Made Angelenos Forget COVID-19
Thoughts
The Lakers Are Back in the Finals
The last time the Los Angeles Lakers were in the NBA Finals was 2010. It was another victory over the Boston Celtics. It was the 16th Lakers championship. It was the final year Kobe would lead them to the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy. 2010 seems a lifetime away now. I was on a work … Continue reading The Lakers Are Back in the Finals
Conversation with Eric Nusbaum and Gustavo Arellano Presented by the Glendale Public Library
People often say that nobody in L.A. is from L.A. but that's not the truth. Many of us have been in Los Angeles our whole lives and are proud to call it home. No, the truth is the people with roots in Los Angeles have been repeatedly pulled out of the city as if we … Continue reading Conversation with Eric Nusbaum and Gustavo Arellano Presented by the Glendale Public Library
It’s Tough to Choose Football in 2020
NFL football kicked off this past weekend. Many were waiting for this moment to get a sense of normalcy in a year that has been anything but normal. There were plenty of reasons to get excited about the new season all around the country. For Angelenos, one reason was the opening of the massive SoFi … Continue reading It’s Tough to Choose Football in 2020
Exploring L.A. During Quarantine
The quarantine began in March and we're still living in some level of self-isolation. As the August heat wave hit Los Angeles, the fans and portable air conditioner at home were fighting a losing battle. It was time to find ways to leave the house while maintaining health precautions. The best thing to do was … Continue reading Exploring L.A. During Quarantine
Remembering Kobe Bryant
January of 2020 now seems a lifetime away thanks to COVID-19. It was on January 26 Los Angeles was struck with the news that Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven other lives were lost in a helicopter crash. As the news spread, Angelenos flooded the L.A. Live area to grieve. Today is August 24, … Continue reading Remembering Kobe Bryant
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