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Nathan Marsak says: That’s Sixth and Olive, looking Northeast. The old 1906 Philharmonic Auditorium in the bg, left (after its 1938 Streamline remodel by Stiles Clements, now a parking lot) and next to it to the right is the Parkinson … Continue reading →

Here’s a frame grab from the opening shots of “Double Indemnity.” According to the script, the car driven by Walter Neff speeds through an intersection, narrowly avoiding a delivery truck bearing the sign: “READ THE LOS ANGELES TIMES.”But tinkering with … Continue reading →

Fast forward to the future for a moment and plan to attend what sounds like a wonderful event for researchers: A bazaar in which many local archivists will be available at the Huntington to discuss their collections and set up … Continue reading →

Here’s a little game. Let’s see if it works. Here’s another one.

So you’re wondering if James Ellroy called, as he said he would when we taped a segment of “America’s Most Wanted.”Not yet….

Where do most Black Dahlia freaks live? According to Google’s trend search, Irvine, Calif., leads the world in searches about the Black Dahlia, followed by Los Angeles and San Diego. Who knew there was noir behind the Orange Curtain? Can … Continue reading →

Click on the envelope to watch the Black Dahlia video.

I put a Satsuma mandarin orange tree in the backyard today, a nice healthy one, and was impressed with the realization of what a commitment it is.Actually, the Satsuma is a replacement for a smaller one that flourished and bore … Continue reading →

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