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Immerse yourself in the vibrant history of Los Angeles as seen through the eyes of Harris Newmark, a man who personally interacted with the pioneers and families that shaped this dynamic city. In this engaging memoir, Newmark details the transformation of Los Angeles from a quaint village nestled among vast ranchos to a thriving modern metropolis during the years 1853 to 1913. His account is not just a narrative but a rich tapestry of insights and fascinating stories, making it essential reading for anyone curious about the origins of Los Angeles. ***Please note that some language in this book...

Prohibition. Mobsters, murder, and mayhem. FBI agents. Cops, robbers, and worse. Sound like the background for a Hollywood epic? It's Ernest Marquez's latest very true story of the renowned gambling ships that anchored in Santa Monica Bay in the 1920s and 1930s. It's the story of Tony Cornero, the cockiest gangster who ever bootlegged a bottle of scotch, the man who helped found Las Vegas, and the smooth operator of the most glamorous gambling ship in the Pacific, the Rex.

The smog beast wafted into downtown Los Angeles on July 26, 1943. Nobody knew what it was. Secretaries rubbed their eyes. Traffic cops seemed to disappear in the mysterious haze. Were Japanese saboteurs responsible? A reckless factory? The truth was much worse - it came from within, from Southern California's burgeoning car-addicted, suburban lifestyle. Smogtown is the story of pollution, progress, and how an optimistic people confronted the epic struggle against airborne poisons barraging their hometowns.

A six-part show about the history of Presbyterianism in Los Angeles, brought to you by the Synod of Southern California and Hawaii, PC (U.S.A.).