John Perry

Wilmington

At the edge of the L.A. harbor, Wilmington is a working-class community with deep roots and some delightful gems for those who are willing to look.

Expo Park

Just across from the USC campus, Expo Park is home to some of the city’s most popular museums and sports venues. Check out our guide to everything the park has to offer.

The Transiting Los Angeles Podcast – #8: Freeway’s Closed

We discuss the sudden closure of the 10 freeway in downtown and what it has meant for transportation in Los Angeles.

Riding the Rails to San Juan Capistrano

A train ride to San Juan Capistrano is one of the best day trips you can do from Los Angeles. Find out how to get there and what you can see when you arrive.

The Transiting Los Angeles Podcast – #7: Arroyofest

John shares his thoughts on last week’s Arroyofest and what it could mean for the Arroyo Seco.

Exploring Boyle Heights

Boyle Heights is one of L.A.’s oldest neighborhoods, full of interesting history, wonderful art, and great places to eat, all very accessible by a Metro rail line.

The Transiting Los Angeles Podcast – #6: Speed

You all knew it was coming. Join us as we discuss the 1994 action classic “Speed”, and see how well the movie holds up nearly thirty years later.

Downtown Glendale

Downtown Glendale is most famous for its malls, but the curious visitor will find more, like a dazzling neon museum and great places to eat.

The Regional Connector: a How-To Guide to Metro’s New Rail Opening

The Regional Connector opens tomorrow! See our guide on Metro’s new rail service and what you can find around the new downtown stations.

The Transiting Los Angeles Podcast – #5: La Sombrita

Last week saw the most hilarious transit debacle in recent memory, and we needed to talk about it. Join us as we discuss the fallout over the ill-conceived “La Sombrita,” take a closer look at the consultants who brought it to us, and share some insights into how something like this comes to be.