Alissa Walker

A Mural in East L.A. Paints History of Water in California

A Mural in East L.A. Paints History of Water in California

A new mural recently completed in Boyle Heights is part of a global campaign to empower young people in the preservation of water.

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This Mother's Day, Take Your Mom to Unique LA

This Mother's Day, Take Your Mom to Unique LA

Take mom to the city's largest art and design fair so you can pick out just the right gift that says "thank you for hosting me in your uterus."

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A New Cafe on L.A.'s Skid Row Serves Crafts, Coffee, and Community

A New Cafe on L.A.'s Skid Row Serves Crafts, Coffee, and Community

A new store and cafe in Skid Row houses the creative work of formerly homeless women from the Downtown Women's Center.

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Five L.A. Farmers' Markets Where the Produce Is as Pretty as the View

Five L.A. Farmers' Markets Where the Produce Is as Pretty as the View

How about securing your strawberries on top of a mountain?Here are five lesser-known local farmers' markets that look as juicy as the citrus.

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Osama bin Laden Reported Dead

The New York Times is reporting that Osama bin Laden is dead. President Obama's statement can be seen at WhiteHouse.gov

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Razed L.A. Landmarks Rise Again on Vintage Los Angeles

Razed L.A. Landmarks Rise Again on Vintage Los Angeles

A Facebook group curated by a television producer gives Angelenos a daily dose of the Los Angeles that's gone forever.

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A New Cultural Center Brings Mexican American Voices to L.A.'s Birthplace

A New Cultural Center Brings Mexican American Voices to L.A.'s Birthplace

A new museum situated at the site of L.A.'s birthplace uses a series of engaging video walls on a public walkway to draw potential visitors inside.

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The Speed of Rail Competition

Life at the Speed of Rail is a competition that asks designers and architects to submit their ideas for how high-speed rail can impact the...

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The Cause/Affect Design Competition

Cause/Affect is a biennial, international design competition that celebrates the work of designers and organizations who set out to positively...

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Heirloom LA's New Food Truck Pairs Local Fare with the City's Best Watering Holes

Heirloom LA's New Food Truck Pairs Local Fare with the City's Best Watering Holes

One of L.A.'s most sought-after catering companies is taking their show on the road with a food truck that's sure to raise the bar.

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Donate Your Time (or Share Your Tools) for the L.A. River's Day of Service

Donate Your Time (or Share Your Tools) for the L.A. River's Day of Service

We've teamed up with NeighborGoods to help anyone share tools for this weekend's massive river clean-up, taking place at 14 locations in the city.

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Roger Ebert Wins the New Yorker Caption Contest

After 107 attempts, Roger Ebert has won The New Yorker cartoon caption contest. Editor Bob Mankoff posts several of his submissions, plus one...

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The East L.A. Bookstore That Acts Like a Library Annex

The East L.A. Bookstore That Acts Like a Library Annex

A lending library and used bookstore in L.A.'s Boyle Heights is serving a community when the local library can't.

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Check Out Photos from GOOD LA's Launch Weekend

Check Out Photos from GOOD LA's Launch Weekend

Earlier this month we celebrated the publication of the Los Angeles issue of our magazine, as well as the launch of GOOD LA our new local community.

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Design for Reuse

The Design for Reuse Knowledge Exchange is an online encyclopedia for best reuse practices in construction.

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Watch the Moving Video Diary of Slain Photojournalist Tim Hetherington

Watch the Moving Video Diary of Slain Photojournalist Tim Hetherington

Two journalists were killed by an explosion in Libya yesterday. Here's the beautiful, emotional video diary that one of them left behind.

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High Five Yourself

Break out the hand sanitizer: Today is National High Five Day.

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Show Some Love for L.A.'s Lowly Loquat

Show Some Love for L.A.'s Lowly Loquat

L.A.'s most ubiquitous—and delicious—fruit is ready to be harvested. But most people don't even know it exists.

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Southern California's First Separated Bike Lanes Open in Long Beach

Southern California's First Separated Bike Lanes Open in Long Beach

Long Beach is the first SoCal city to build protected bike lanes which will separate cyclists from cars. It's about time.

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L.A.'s Expo Line Is Halfway to the Sea: How You Can Make Sure it Gets There

L.A.'s Expo Line Is Halfway to the Sea: How You Can Make Sure it Gets There

As L.A.'s newest rail line rolls closer to completion, Angelenos have a unique opportunity to help determine its direction.

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