This spectacular room was a complete fullscale replica of the library of San Miguel recreated in its entirety in one of the tower libraries of the Los Banos courthouse.

Our Secret History: Stories from PARALLEL CALIFORNIA
The Bar Sinister, a group of nomadic undead lawyers in pCalifornia, was determined to take over the nation of Resju Dakata (present-day linear Merced)....

At The Movies: The Tears of a Clown
“Austin Powers in Goldmember” opens with a bang but ends with a whimper...

The Tiny Screen: Bruce Rises Up From Asbury Park
Our parents had Elvis – we have Bruce. Well, some of us have Bruce...

Books In The Mirror: Stories of the Human Condition
When I was first handed Done In By Innocent Things, a collection of short stories and one novella by Pacific Palisades resident William Eisner...

Canyon Assoc. August Agenda
The agenda for the Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association Board meeting on Tuesday, August 6...

Photo Exhibit Focuses on Homeless
An exhibit of photographs of homeless people in Los Angeles by photographer Roger Marshutz will benefit the Ocean Park Community Center...

This Week’s Mirror Orphan

Painter James Doolin Dies at 70
A couple of years ago, painter James Doolin told an L.A. Times reporter...

Farmers Market Report: Back In Ithaca
Here we are again at the Ithaca, New York Farmers’ Market on a hot, muggy Saturday morning...