Avalon does not currently have a historic preservation ordinance. This one square mile city on Santa Catalina Island, the second smallest municipality in Los Angeles County, updated its General Plan in 2013 and prepared a citywide survey of historic resources as part of the Cultural Resources Element.  This citywide survey marks an important step for […]

Greater L.A.’s symbiotic relationship with the automobile reshaped architecture and the way people lived. The urban environment began reflecting people’s reliance on cars: the shift away from mass transit, the infrastructure built to support cars and how people used them in daily life and commerce, and the increasing distances to which people were moving. Los […]

Carson does not currently have a historic preservation ordinance. Despite lacking any historic preservation policies, Carson has demonstrated a willingness to recognize architecturally significant structures and ensure that they continue to reflect the community’s character.  The City provided Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to aid in the façade and signage repainting of the privately […]

Compton does not currently have a historic preservation ordinance. However, the goal of pursuing adoption of such an ordinance has been outlined in the draft of the City’s General Plan, which is currently being updated. Additionally, the City has expressed interest in identifying significant structures through a citywide survey. Despite lacking any historic preservation policies, Compton has […]

Reality and illusion blur in this shocking psychological thriller that tackles emotional abuse and first coined the term "gaslighting."

Join the Conservancy for a guided walking tour through the historic neighborhood of Westwood-Holmby, or “Little Holmby