A unique ally in battling California’s wildfires. Beavers lend a hand
It's hard to imagine how many advantages these furry creatures can bring. Their dams are instrumental in forming moisture-rich areas that help slow down...
Gas and oil reserves in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, there are 26 oil and gas fields and about 5,000 operating and idle wells. Wells are located throughout the city, including...
The story of Bruno Pernet, a professor of marine biology at CSU Long Beach
It's the story of how an idea can turn itself into some sort of obsession. Los Angeles Name will tell you more about the...
Aaron Celestian and the Prospering Backyards project. What is known about Los Angeles’ efforts...
The citizens of Los Angeles were shocked to learn that hazardous lead had been found in the southeastern backyards. The Curator of Mineral Sciences...
Frieda Rapoport Caplan and her kiwi venture: a success story
Imagine the astonishment of Californians when Frieda first brought in Chinese gooseberries, now known as kiwis, back in 1962. Many thought she was insane,...
The story of a Los Angeles-based Ukrainian that builds airships for the Pentagon
In 1981, Igor Pasternak formed a volunteer airship-design bureau at the Ukrainian university Lviv Polytechnic. His company, Aeros, was one of the first private...
Inventor of the Year 2021 of Los Angeles. John Ruter and the development and...
John Ruter from Los Angeles is a famous inventor and gardener. He specializes in breeding decorative plants. Many of these specimens can be seen...
“From Cows to Concrete” or the forgotten history of farming in Los Angeles
Thanks to Rachel Surls and Judith Gerber's book “From Cows to Concrete: The Rise and Fall of Farming in Los Angeles,” modern residents could...
How the Japanese Roll Became the California Roll
It’s hard to find someone who hasn’t heard of the California roll. For many Americans, this roll was their very first introduction to sushi....
A review of the best eco-friendly organic grocery stores in Los Angeles
Los Angeles residents have a great appearance, and one of the secrets to this is their consumption of organic foods. For more information on...