San Antonio Winery, the oldest winery in Los Angeles
In the twenty-first century, the Los Angeles River is paved, and vineyards have been replaced by enterprises and homes. With almost a century of...
The Cawston Ostrich Farm, one of the first ostrich farms in Los Angeles
Today, modern Los Angeles residents are accustomed to rides and light shows with special effects. However, in the late 19th century, the first amusement...
Los Angeles’ First Dairy Farms
It is known that Los Angeles County was once a real dairy capital of America. However, this changed with the advent of urbanization. Los...
The history of Southern California orange juice. A classic American beverage – Orange Julius
Orange Julius was a classic American beverage of the 1920s, and before that, it was pure orange juice. But did you know that it...
Los Angeles farmers’ markets. Your guide to choosing fresh produce
Los Angeles residents love farmers' markets (FaMs), as that's where they can buy fresh and organic produce. Besides, these markets serve as community centers...
Aurora Castillo: How an East LA Grandmother Became an Icon of Environmental Resistance
Aurora Castillo’s story shatters stereotypes about age, heritage, and the role of women in grassroots movements. She began her journey as an activist at...
The Australian Shepherd: The Origin Story of One of America’s Most Popular Dogs
Despite its name, the Australian Shepherd is a breed that truly took shape in the United States, deeply intertwined with the history of California’s...
The history of winemaking in Los Angeles. An overview of amazing local wineries
Sometimes the history of Los Angeles winemaking is also called obscure because it is more than 200 years old and still alive. So, Los...
Lundberg Family Farms and Organic Foods. History and Business Model
Have you ever thought, who brings organic products to your table, such as grain or rice? California farmers work daily to give consumers a...
Project Hyperion 2035: How Los Angeles is Turning Wastewater into the Region’s Number One...
Water has long been one of Southern California's most precious and scarce natural resources. For decades, Los Angeles has heavily relied on imported water...