Soleful: A Love of Sneakers
Francisco Flores, a travel agent, is the owner of a large collection of rare and expensive sneakers. Flores is a burgeoning collector who started buying shoes recently, though the interest has been there for years. “Within the last year and a half, I just boomed into a huge sneakerhead, and now it’s like I’ve got to have every single shoe...
Leland S. Shapiro
A busy man on the go, Leland Shapiro, chair of the Agriculture Department and director of the Pre-Veterinary Program at Los Angeles Pierce College, does not appear to have been slowed down by two brain surgeries, the second one only two months ago. He is teaching several classes including anatomy, physiology and nutrition and has taught 35 different classes...
Sole Searching
Stairs lead up from the garage to the main living area of the split level apartment. The color palette in the room is fairly neutral, from the white walls to the beige couch. However, in one corner near the front entrance, colorful shoes sit on display. Red, purple and green sneakers pop among the grey and white. This is...
Unique and healthy eats at The Carving Board
You don’t have to sacrifice fresh and healthy for fast anymore. Located in Tarzana’s Safari Walk area on Ventura Boulevard, The Carving Board is primarily known for its wide array of sandwiches. With more than 25 options, there’s something tasty for just about everyone, including vegetarians.
The restaurant sits on the corner of an outdoor shopping area that features a...