Ah, the hazards of gentrification: a limo got stuck trying to make it over the steep hill on Baxter Street in Echo Park. It's bad enough trying to get up that hill if your car's engine isn't up to snuff. But there's an additional danger if you have a really long vehicle that hangs low to the ground, like a limo. more ›

The last time I faced this asphalt nemesis was on Sunday afternoon when my friend’s 4-year-old daughter was helping me navigate the neighborhood from the 2 freeway. I then realized where she was taking me: It’s a straight shot down Baxter to get to their house. more ›