by Kim Cooper | Jun 27, 2022 | The Esotouric Blog
The following is a guest post by Beverly Hills city councilmember John Mirisch, which originally appeared on the Vintage Los Angeles Facebook page. We believe his observations on the June 21, 2022 Beverly Hills city council hearing, during which the way was cleared...
by Kim Cooper | Jun 18, 2022 | The Esotouric Blog
On 12/22/2024 the Morrison Hotel was red tagged by LADBS. On 12/26/2024 it caught fire, but did not burn down. The building is at immediate risk of being demolished by the city. Please sign the petition asking L.A. to save this cultural and architectural landmark and...
by Kim Cooper | Jun 18, 2022 | The Esotouric Blog
We were curious about membership numbers for the Los Angeles Conservancy through the pandemic, so looked up their their 990 tax filings on the California Charities Registry. Although we have viewed their page in the past, the Los Angeles Conservancy didn’t come...
by Kim Cooper | May 16, 2022 | The Esotouric Blog
It’s election season in Los Angeles, and with Eric Garcetti termed out, the fight for the chief executive slot—a race which was Jose Huizar’s to lose and did he ever—has attracted a predictable mix of deep pockets, political lifers and idealistic long...
by Kim Cooper | May 13, 2022 | The Esotouric Blog
Update September 21, 2022: The Bunya pine, which appears to have died, was chopped down today. Click here for a brief video memorial. RIP to a great sentinel tree which stood proudly for 134 years. May its memory be a blessing. Update July 31, 2022: Here’s a...