Frenchtown Confidential

I won't rehash the entire lengthy saga of the battle for Taix French Restaurant. That would take far too long. Here's the Cliffs No...

One of the most annoying aspects of researching French LA is that some historical documents, especially those written in Northern California...

There has been some debate over how many French people lived in Old Los Angeles, with estimates ranging from two percent to twenty percent. ...

Although today’s topic is only marginally related to this blog’s focus, it needs attention, so kindly spread this far and wide. Please forgi...

With the WGA strike in effect, it's well-known that one major sticking point is the possible use of AI in entertainment writing. I'm...

When you hear "Hollywood" and "makeup" in the same sentence, who do you think of? Max Factor, whose building now houses ...

Northern California's gold fields attracted prospectors from around the world, including France. Some unsuccessful Frenchmen left for Lo...