Neighborhood Intrigue

What Happened to West Adams’ ‘Diabolical’ Slide?

A hulking black play structure appeared at the newly renamed Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex only to disappear weeks later. Six months on, the park sits fenced and empty.

Antonia Cereijido

Aug 27, 2026

Why is Everybody Parking on the Larchmont Boulevard Median?

“It’s the height of hubris to say 'I’m going to park here and it won’t be a problem for anybody else.'”

Tomo Chien

Jul 22, 2026

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

Apr 8, 2026

Last Call

Beethoven Market was Mar Vista's favorite new restaurant — until the city pulled its liquor permit. The neighborhood is still at war over who's to blame.

Meghan McCarron

Apr 2, 2026

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

Mar 19, 2026