James Van Doren, the man who accidentally started a skater phenomenon when he created Vans shoes, died at his home in Fullerton after a long fight with cancer. The soles were meant for mariners but West Coast skaters figured out that the soles had the right grip for perfecting an ollie. more ›

You may have turned a corner recently and encountered the soft, slightly doleful stare of the late Dennis Hopper. We'd heard word about the citywide Hopper takeover, but he still managed to sneak up on one of our Venice-based editors just one block from her apartment this morning. During an AM stroll, she met his gaze and found herself happily face to face with one of her favorite actors. more ›

Our previous photo essay from the Warped Tour left some people feeling incomplete. "Where are the pictures from the Old School Stage?", underground music enthusiasts asked. Well, here's the deal. Old School is so cool, it requires it's very own story. In fact, Old School IS the story and many people, young and old understand that. The Old School has a message to send because it speaks to the spirit of DYI culture. more ›

Vans Sky Gallery is featuring artists from the LA area on billboards around the LA area. more ›