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  Los Angeles can be weird. Often it’s an endearing quality. Other times, not so much. It’s no wonder this city has conjured its own collection of crazy conspiracy theories specific to our locale. Sometimes, they even pop up in this blog, like the time we discussed the legend of Devil’s Gate Dam being a portal to hell. Yeah, that happened. But today, we have 10 LA-centric conspiracy theories we’ve never talked about before. Some are clearly lunacy. After all, LA is a crazy city, so our myths, legends, and lore need to keep pace with our daily lives. Others… well, they might have something to them.  Traffic Tribulations Photo credit: 4X4 Blazer 1776 It seems that the global pandemic changed everything… especially how frequently people say “The pandemic changed everything.” But much of the world has had time to slip back into the old routines. Just ask any Angeleno stuck in the city’s legendary rush “hour” (which is actually about 13 hours long). As more commuter

  1. "Attention Buyers and Sellers in Littlerock, California! 🏡 Did you know that there is currently only a 2.28 Months Supply of Inventory in our area? That's a decrease of -32.94% over the last 12 months! Active Listings Pending Listings Closed Listings Now is the perfect time to make a move in the real estate market. Let's chat about your options! #LittlerockRealEstate #MarketTrends" ​ 2. "Hey there, Littlerock! 🌟 The List to Sold Price percentage is currently at 94.5%. This means that homes are selling close to their asking price, making it a great time for sellers to list their properties. Want to know what your home is worth in today's market? Let's connect! #JohnHartRealEstate #MarketUpdate" 3. "Looking to buy or sell in Littlerock, California? 🏠 The median days on market is 71, and the median sold price is $399,000. With inventory low and prices holding steady, now is the time to make your move in the real estate market. Reach out to

  It’s that time of year again in Los Angeles. Hummingbirds are shooting across impossibly blue skies. Fragrant rain-nourished flowers are blooming in bountiful bouquets of vibrant color. And the sun is kissing everything it sees with its refreshing radiance. If this isn’t the perfect time for afternoon tea Los Angeles devo teas crave, then you’re just not fancy enough. But for the rest of you, throw on your Sunday best and get those pinkies in the air… but remember: the higher the finger, the lower the class. It’s time to visit the best places for afternoon tea in Pasadena… errr, Los Angeles.  The Langham (Pasadena) Photo credit: The Langham Hotels and Resorts Since there’s an air of Wildean decadence to afternoon tea in a country where it’s not exactly commonplace, we’ll start with arguably the fanciest option. And while tea in a hotel lobby may conjure nightmarish images of bargain continental breakfast bars in the midwest, afternoon tea at The Langham Pasade

  Featured image credit: Omgivning Perhaps as a deeply inadequate escape from the stresses of the first World War, hot chocolate was all the rage in Los Angeles in 1914. Through this fad, new life was etched into the very walls of a formerly non-descript four-story building that remains standing today at 217 West 6th Street. While the fragrance of melted chocolate blew away decades ago, the elaborate tiles characterizing the chocolate shop Los Angeles insiders celebrate are still there. You just need to know the right person to catch a glimpse. Today, we look at the briefly sweet history of Downtown LA’s Dutch Chocolate Shoppe.  A Downtown LA Chocolate Shop with Character Photo credit: Omgivning The building that houses the remains of the Dutch Chocolate Shoppe was originally constructed in 1898 by one Gerhard Eshman based on designs by noted architecture firm Morgan and Walls. But it wouldn’t become the chocolate shop Los Angeles history buffs recognize until