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  Halloween is less than two weeks away. Don’t have your costume yet? That’s not a problem in Los Angeles. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best Halloween costume shops in the city. No matter what you’re looking for, they’re sure to have it! 1) Adele’s of Hollywood: One of the Original Halloween Costume Shops Photo Credit: Google User Samantha Zamora Adele’s of Hollywood costume shop has withstood the test of time. They are open year round and have been an Angeleno favorite since their opening back in 1945. Unlike seasonal Halloween stores, they offer costumes year-round and are no stranger to serving up quality costumes for movie studios, commercials, school productions, government agencies, and private individuals. They even have some costumes that were made exclusively to sell in Adele’s of Hollywood including their custom made Santa Claus suits and Easter Bunny costumes. To preview some of their Halloween costumes available for purchase, click on their web

    No, the average Californian doesn’t place an overly inflated importance on their backyard. But if you’ve heard terms like NIMBY or YIMBY, you’d be forgiven for having that impression. These words are simple enough acronyms. NIMBY, the original, stands for “Not In My BackYard.” Therefore, YIMBY, the NIMBY’s arch nemesis, obviously stands for “Yes In My BackYard.” But no one’s literally talking about their backyards. Not in most cases anyway. Rather, these terms have sprung from a conflict of territorialism to an almost tribal level. Historically, pretty much every factor has favored the NIMBY. But some are beginning to see that, in the Golden State, the age of YIMBYism may be upon us.  What is a YIMBY? Photo credit: Pi.1415926535 The clash of the NIMBYs versus the YIMBYs isn’t exactly a fresh story. Rather, the two philosophies have been warring for some time with laws and our very social structure often supporting NIMBY ideals. Perhaps the very first sign th

  It’s time to get into the holiday spirit (Halloween, that is) with these 5 killer cocktail recipes you’ve got to try! Whether you’re looking for a sip that’s hauntingly tasty or just looking to impress your party guests, we’ve got you covered. These TikTok drink recipes will transform anyone into a mystical, at-home mixologist. Haunted Pumpkin Patch Margarita b y @halfbakedharvest Photo Credit @halfbakedharvest on TikTok Starting off with a cocktail recipe that’s sugar, spice, and everything nice! The Haunted Pumpkin Patch Margarita is a fun, tasty take on the classic margarita. If you’re a pumpkin spice lover (or even if you’re not) this fall drink has a festive blend of unique textures and flavors that will make you want to wrap up in a blanket and cozy up to the fireplace. RECIPE For the rim: Combine cinnamon, sugar, and cayenne in a flat bowl. Dip a pomegranate juice-rimmed glass into the mixture and set aside. Pomegranate Juice (or

  Featured image credit: Visitor7 We often talk about the history of Los Angeles on this blog, but today we’re going back to the very beginning. Sort of. Indigenous people lived in the area we call Los Angeles for centuries before the city’s first stone was laid. But if you ask locals to take you to the beginning, most will guide you to a vibrant pocket at the border of Downtown LA called Olvera Street. You may have also heard of this storied pedestrian street under its Spanish name, Calle Olvera . Here you’ll find some of the oldest surviving buildings in the city, along with plenty of kiosks, shops, and restaurants with a decided focus on Mexican culture. Or at least a tourist-approved facsimile of it, depending on who you ask. But the true story of Olvera Street (not to mention El Pueblo de Los Ángeles ) began about a block northwest of its current placement.  The Spanish Settlers That (Sort of) Started It All Under a decree of King Carlos III of Spain, 11