Feeling nostalgic for an era gone by in Hollywood? Thanks to the popularity of the Oscar-winning sensation "The Artist," folks might be looking back at the silver screen's golden age a bit more closely, and this film is all about what the movie biz was all about in Los Angeles in 1927. And, yep, it's silent. more ›

Filmed on March 31, 1961, this short film shows the regular journey of the Long Beach-bound Red Car rail line. Just a few days later, on April 9, 1961--51 years ago!--the Red Cars stopped running...forever. more ›

Sometimes, in order to ensure what's old--or structurally and historically significant--gets to be new again, some serious preservation work has to be accomplished. And each year, to salute such efforts, the Los Angeles Conservancy, the champions of preservation, champion a handful of local projects upon which they bestow their Preservation Awards. more ›

The sign bearing the name of the historic and shuttered Rialto Theatre in South Pasadena could be dangerous, and might have to come down. more ›

The historic Carthay Circle Theatre, once a crowning spire on the landscape of the Mid-Wilshire area, will rise again, but in an entirely different locale. Disney California Adventure Park will be home to a version of the iconic old-school movie palace, where Disney's 1937 animated classic "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" had its premiere once upon a time. more ›

The architecture is styled to match the beautiful climate, you'll note, as your bus tour departs from one of our swanky downtown hotels to see the sights. Ah, Los Angeles in the 1940s. more ›

The historic train depot at the corner of Chandler and Lankershim in the NoHo Arts District has sat, awaiting the kickstart of a much-needed restoration for years. Finally comes word that Metro is set to begin the refurbishing, and Phase one will start March 16. more ›

Inspired by the popularity of the Academy Award-nominated film "The Artist," the Associated Press takes a look at the remnants of the Silent Screen Era in Los Angeles. more ›

If you forgot to wish Hollywood a happy 125th birthday yesterday, do not dismay. A lot of people didn't forget, like Councilmen Eric Garcetti and Tom LaBonge, Duff Goldman of Charm City Cakes, late night funnyman Jimmy Kimmel and an entire flash mob. more ›

With the welcoming of a new month, we are also celebrating the 125th birthday of Tinseltown. On February 1, 1887, Harvey Wilcox officially registered Hollywood with the Los Angeles County recorder's office. more ›

Over the past few months, at least two Hollywood professionals who work with underage actors have faced charges involving sexual offenses against children. The incidents have prompted a bill that would require all adults who work with kids in the entertainment industry to submit to a background check, reports the LA Times, and would prevent registered sex offenders from working with kids. more ›

Pasadena, California has long claimed the rights of creation to the almighty American cheeseburger (yes, someone "invented" draping a beef patty with cheese), and now they are rallying cheeseburger eaters to come, dine, digest, and vote for the city's best during Pasadena Cheeseburger Week. more ›

On December 21, 1940, celebrated American author and Hollywood scenster F. Scott Fitzgerald collapsed and died inside a West Hollywood apartment. He was 44 years old. more ›

We're kind of crushing on this piece of stock footage from the 1940s showing Hollywood Boulevard decked to the max for Christmas. more ›

The Studio for Southern California History has given Los Angeles nerds an early holiday present: a free app that tells you something important, awesome or bizarre that happened on any given date in the city's history. more ›

Roger Guenveur Smith's energetic one-man biopic, Juan and John, is at Los Angeles Theatre Center. The show transverses the Civil Rights Movement, local Los Angeles history, and the relationship between baseball legends John Roseboro and Juan Marichal following their on-field fight in 1965. more ›

Paramount Studios, located at 5555 Melrose Avenue since 1926, is prepping one helluva production: A $700 million property upgrade that will happen over 25 years. The historic studios have called this the "Hollywood Project," according to the Hollywood Reporter. more ›

An exhibit featuring the collection of the late Catherine Mulholland opens at CSU Northridge next week, just months after the granddaughter of water titan William Mulholland died at 88. The exhibit “Valley Memories: The Catherine Mulholland Collection” opens on September 20 with a panel discussion and reception at the Oviatt Library at 6 p.m. more ›

Check out the hustle and bustle of L.A.'s "575,000 souls" in the retail district, shopping for curious wares from the Orient, chugging up Bunker Hill on Angels Flight, and riding their horseless carriages through Downtown's tunnels in this film from 1917. more ›

History buffs rejoice. The UCLA Library is slated to acquire the historical records of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), according to the UCLA Newsroom. The extensive archive covers major district operations dating back to the late 19th century. more ›

Taking the entire second floor of the four-floor museum in the former Max Factor building on Highland at Hollywood, "Lucille Ball at 100 & 'I Love Lucy' at 60," will be on display to Nov 30, showcasing memorabilia saluting the lives and love of a couple of Hollywood's most famous lovebirds. more ›

Ah, summer. Santa Monica is packed with locals and tourists, fun and food seekers, fishermen, and families. But the Santa Monica Pier wasn't the main draw a half century ago--it was all about Pacific Ocean Park a few miles down the way, which was built to rival Disneyland, but ultimately fell into disrepair. Your video lunch today is a look back at "POP" through the lens of years gone by, and a few vintage videos. more ›

We found a number of events happening on the Westside tonight, squeezing in the fun before the 405 shuts down. Our favorite is a dinner and lecture on ancient Roman dining at the Getty Villa. But there's also free music concerts at the Hammer Museum and on the Santa Monica Pier with the Bangles. Read on for all the details. more ›