Business strategist and design buff
Marianne O’Donnell on KCRW
More from KCRW
Hearst Castle centennial salutes architect Julia Morgan
DesignFor its 100th anniversary, the secluded San Simeon retreat of publisher William Randolph Hearst is celebrating architect Julia Morgan with a new tour.
LA’s new Sixth Street Viaduct: An icon to replace an icon?
TransportationThe iconic Sixth Street Viaduct, connecting Boyle Heights and downtown LA, is being replaced by a dramatic new one that is set to open in fall 2022.
Will Super Bowl mean money boost for Inglewood residents?
Business & EconomyThe $5.5 billion SoFi Stadium is hosting the Feb. 13 Super Bowl, and while investment is pouring into Inglewood, some residents worry about being able to afford their community.
Mel’s Drive-in: Why critics didn’t take Googie architecture seriously
DesignMel’s Drive-in Restaurant in Santa Monica is an example of Googie architecture: a retro futuristic style featuring stretched roofs, large glass windows, and neon signs.
Can decommissioned CA oil platforms serve as marine reefs?
EnvironmentEight oil platforms off California are set to be decommissioned in the next decade, but the fate of the structures themselves has yet to be determined.
Renovated Hollyhock House: Flower motif, art glass, Maya stonework
DesignThe 5,000-square-foot Hollyhock House in East Hollywood was renovated during COVID, and on August 18, it’ll reopen to the public.
‘Cruella’ and ‘Dune’ dresses, Marvel hero suits are stars of FIDM’s Oscars exhibit
Fashion & Beauty“Dune,” “Cruella” and “West Side Story” are some of the Academy Award nominees for Best Costume Design featured at the FIDM exhibit.
Why Palm Springs Airport is pandemic economic success story
CaliforniaWould you rather visit an airport or the dentist? It’s a toss-up for many, but Zocalo columnist Joe Mathews says Palm Springs has the anecdote for our travel nightmares.
To see who’s breaking drought rules, turn to this science teacher’s map
ScienceSatellite imagery can show whether households are complying with watering rules during the drought. One Ventura County science teacher is ready to hold people accountable.