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Off-Ramp

The massive Sterling Oaks project of Sierra Madre, from the other side

Jeff Hildreth, inside his underground cavern
Jeff Hildreth, inside his underground cavern
(
Kevin Ferguson
)

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Over 11 years and 570 episodes, John Rabe and Team Off-Ramp scoured SoCal for the people, places, and ideas whose stories needed to be told, and the show became a love-letter to Los Angeles. Now, John is sharing selections from the Off-Ramp vault to help you explore this imperfect paradise.

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The massive Sterling Oaks project of Sierra Madre, from the other side
Sterling Oak

Two weeks ago, we met Jeffrey Hildreth, a man who dug a massive cave under his house in Sierra Madre, all by himself. Ultimately he wants to build an art gallery and wine cellar down there, but the city has taken Jeff to court in an effort to stop the project. Off-Ramp's Kevin Ferguson talks with attorney William Litvak, representing the city of Sierra Madre.

For a photo tour of the hole (and some of the amazing things Jeffrey Hildreth found while digging) take a look at our previous coverage of the project.