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      Remember those skull-and-crossbones style warnings printed on record sleeves that ominously warned that “home taping is killing music”? If only they could have foreseen the digital grim reaper that’s descended on physical media over the last decade or so. Streaming still hasn’t taken enough of a shape for us to reliably know for sure where it’s going. But the world of digital media already has more than its fair share of horror stories. Purchased movies disappearing from libraries. Subscriber content unceremoniously dropped into streaming oblivion. And let’s not ignore the subpar visual quality afforded by streaming services. Is it any wonder that a growing number of physical media holdouts are revitalizing Blu-Ray, DVD, vinyl records, and even VHS cassette media? Yes, even VHS. And as these establishments prove, LA has a thriving community of VHS cassette-devout.  Understanding the VHS Cassette Collector Photo credit: Envato Look hard ...

  You could consider Moe Adams a morning person… at least if breakfast is involved. And preferably if he’s the one serving it. The entrepreneurial mind behind the Ahh Huevo food truck , a mobile kitchen that runs on gasoline and culinary creativity, Adams has been serving up his hot take on breakfast food to the Greater Los Angeles area since roughly 2017. We met up with Adams on the verge of his eagerly-anticipated appearance at LA’s Black Restaurant Week to discuss community, motivation, and the almighty power of a unique menu item.  A Dream of Breakfast   Even before Ahh Huevo, Adams was no stranger to the fast-paced, often unforgiving culinary industry. For up to two decades, he’d served as area manager, general manager, and seemingly anything in between for a variety of establishments. But even in the chaos of the kitchen, he found time to dream of starting his own business. It’s just that any offers of collaboration went nowhere. Finally, h...

  Is it better to rent out or list homes for sale in California? You’d be surprised how much this question comes up. There’s no denying that property is a solid investment. But when you’ve generated enough wealth to consider retiring your primary residence to an investment property, it’s time to make that crucial choice. Is it more lucrative to keep your home and rent it out to tenants? Or would you make more money by listing it on California’s competitive housing market? Ultimately, you need to decide for yourself. But we’re happy to share our knowledge so you can move forward with the confidence of an informed decision.  Eviction Restrictions Photo credit: Envato Arguably the most important factor to consider when mulling over whether to rent out properties versus list homes for sale in California is the state’s rigid eviction restrictions. California law heavily supports tenants in matters of eviction. Just look at all the horror stories of tenants r...