The Seductive Art
Behind the black curtain of Bar One in the San Fernando Valley that keeps her hidden from the crowd, Lola Chan changes from conservative clothing she wore entering the club to her lacy and seductive costume that will be revealed to the waiting patrons. The sound of anticipation grows as the entertainment is about to begin. The lights dim...
Dance to the Heart
Moments from the Ballet Aztec performance at the Saint Cyril of Jerusalem in Encino, Calif., on Oct. 26, 2019. Photos by Kevin Lendio
For many people, a home does not have to be a physical place. Instead, it’s a feeling.
Inside Amy Navarrete’s dance studio Ballet Aztec, it’s...
Food emporium of LA
Entrance to the Grand Central Market in Downtown Los Angeles on Oct 26. 2023. Photo by Dannie Carreon.
The Grand Central Market, first named “Wonder Market,” is a historical landmark in Downtown Los Angeles.
It opened in 1917 on the ground floor of the Homer Laughlin Building. It currently has...
The Hidden Hurt
Story By: Lynn Levitt
It is midday and the sun is beating down on the traffic-filled street. A yellow cab pulls up to the curb and an attractive, petite, well dressed female pays the driver and stiffly makes her way to a restaurant patio. She sits away from the sun, leaves her sunglasses on and puts plugs in her ears....
Divine Intervention
Story By: Kari Golden
Red.
Green.
Walk.
San Julien Street. Busted walls and littered concrete. Cracked windows and ignored street signs. Clusters of men and women lean against doorframes and empty spaces as others sporadically cross the street with blind eyes to oncoming traffic. Black hoodies and blazer jackets cover layers of clothing; layers of thickened scars. There is no sense of time or...
Streaming to Success
Photo by: Alan Castro
In the gaming world people are now able to make a living. It’s just another day at work as Mark Neacey sits on the computer in his casual attire of a T-shirt, baggy shorts and flip-flops. He screams various phrases at his computer screen.
Neacey makes ends meet by working as a full-time streamer, known in pop...
In the In-Between
Going on television to sell clothing on a 24 hour broadcast that reaches 94 million people is a daunting task for anybody, especially when they have never been in front of a camera.
Although Susan Hart, president of Niche LA, was given training on how to host the show, it did not inspire confidence.
“I felt barely confident in the training...
BUDDHIST STATE OF MIND
Photos and Story by Maja Losinska
A warm upland air was flooding through the window at the West Hills Meditation Center, dancing to the sound of chirping birds and passing cars.
The smell of aromatic incense releasing rose-infused smoke spread over the room.
Bits of sunset light were still falling through the...
Strawberry Sundays
The Chavez family shares their wares at Encino Farmers Market
Carlos Chaves places brocoli on the C. Chavez farm stand at the Encino Farmers Market in Van Nuys, Calif., on April 4, 2020. Photo by Katya Castillo.
On a cool breezy Sunday, rays from the sun gently shone upon a...
Why So Scared?
Story by: William Yeromian
Photos by: Jorge Alvarado
Fear factor, fun factor
“Before I arrive to the theme park, I feel nervous,” said high school student Veronica Palafox as she neared the haunted mazes at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights (HHN). Haunting music mingled with screams echoed in the background as she entered. “It takes a lot of courage to step in...