Silent No More
Swarms of college students blend together, holding their textbooks, coffee cups and laptops, consumed in thought as they hurry to and from class on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. A bright red hat upon a confident young woman’s head makes a statement, standing out among the crowd.
The white capital letters embroidered on the hat read “Make...
Checking in: hostel hospitality
Visitors mingle in the courtyard of the Banana Bungalow in West Hollywood, Calif., on Oct. 17, 2024. Photo by Owen Mez-Vandermeer.
It’s a sunny afternoon on Hollywood Boulevard, not far from the eastern end of the Walk of Fame, and Trey Triplett is conversing with a new friend from Greece on the patio...
Time Lost in the Carrizo Plains
Story By: Lisa Richardson
Beyond the limit of overly populated cities and busy highways is a place in California lost in time.
This remote landscape of geographic and historic significance, the Carrizo Plain, is a wilderness untouched by time and real estate developers.
Dusted with sprawling ranches and relics, nestled into rolling hills, Carrizo is reached mostly by unpaved roads that send...
The spirit of driving
It’s seven in the morning at Willow Spring International Raceway, in Big Willow, California. The sun starts to heat up and the sound of roaring engines stupefies one’s hearing. Crowds of spectators as well as drivers wearing colorful racing suits gradually fill up the place.
Dane Remo steps out of his little red Mazda Miata with a casual demeanor,...
The Athleticism Of Table Tennis
Table tennis player Jordan Jones hits the ball during a training session at Allen &Sons Table Tennis Club in Canoga Park, Calif., on Oct 8, 2021. Photo by David Pashaee.
Wisps of white soared through the air against the indigo setting as ping pong balls crashed against the charcoal and vermillion-colored paddles. Beads...
Life Illustrated
It starts with a blank sheet of paper. Concentrating, while a cascade of ideas release from the lead of a pencil onto the page, is how animation begins.
Animator Scott Claus used to work on one drawing an hour, sometimes for 10 to 12 hours.
Born and raised in Oregon, Claus studied motion pictures and television at the University...
Little Ethiopia
The LA neighborhood expands its flavorful landscape
A plate filled with cabbage, tomato salad, lentils, pumpkins, green beans and other vegetables are served on injera, a pancake-like bread, from Rahel Ethiopian Vegan Cuisine, in Little Ethiopia in Los Angeles on May 1, 2021. Photo by Katya Castillo.
Stuntman achieves dream of success
From racing motorcycles to performing stunts in the entertainment industry, the passion remains consistent. Life as a stuntman is as exhilarating as it is dangerous, just ask somebody like stuntman and actor Leo Dottavio. However, this line of work can be unbelievably fulfilling for people that love their thrills.
Whether he is dressed as a pirate, wearing a brown tri-cornered...
Welcome to the Cabaret
Hands moving in a fluid like motion and gracefully fluttering fingers displaying a flurry of emotions visually telling a story. American Sign Language Cabaret also known as ASL Cabaret is a variety show produced by Mona Jean Cedar and Jo-Ann Dean.
Mona Jean Cedar said, “ASL Cabaret has already exceeded my expectations. We started three years ago in a...
Weaving a Path to Success
Story by Teresa Leyva
Photos by Lynn Levitt
While he was going to school and waiting tables at a local restaurant, Kevin Weaver never expected to become the executive vice president of the iconic label Atlantic Records. His fairy tale story brings his passion to life.
While working one day, a good friend of Weaver’s asked him if he would be interested...