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L.A. Mystery

Micro investigations of local enigmas.

L.A. Mystery

Why Is the Escalator at the AMC Burbank 16 Always Broken?

Apr 30, 2026

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6 min read

Why Is the Escalator at the AMC Burbank 16 Always Broken?

It's become one of America's most notorious escalators. To find out why, I went all the way to the top.

Alex Zaragoza
Alex Zaragoza

L.A. Mystery

Why Is There a Mosaic of Jim Jones Outside a Silver Lake Elementary School?

Apr 8, 2026

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10 min read

Why Is There a Mosaic of Jim Jones Outside a Silver Lake Elementary School?

The cult leader’s portrait was put up almost two years ago. We found the guy who made it.

Hayes Davenport
Hayes Davenport

L.A. Mystery

Why Is a Billboard For the 2010 Census Still Up in Virgil Village?

Mar 19, 2026

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6 min read

Why Is a Billboard For the 2010 Census Still Up in Virgil Village?

A serene image of a breastfeeding mother and an expired civic plea.

Pablo Goldstein
Pablo Goldstein

L.A. Mystery

How Far Away Are the Mountains, Actually?

Mar 18, 2026

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5 min read

How Far Away Are the Mountains, Actually?

L.A. peaks can be dangerous in winter. So can posting a picture of them.

Hayes Davenport
Hayes Davenport

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