Style Writer for GQ.
Rachel Tashjian on KCRW
More from KCRW
As protests fade, LA homeless encampment cleanups continue
HomelessnessUnhoused people say city cleanups destroy what they need to survive. But the movement against them has fractured.
Phase 1 of LA Metro’s D Line Extension’s nearly done. We toured a new station
TransportationSeven new stations are coming to the LA Metro D Line within the next few years. KCRW tours the Wilshire/LA Brea station, slated to open in 2025.
Where is fire debris going? Here’s a map of potential sites
WildfiresLandfills and recycling centers in five California counties are on the list of potential fire debris disposal sites.
Soil testing in fire zones reveals toxic material left behind
WildfiresToxic material in burn scars remained even after cleanup, an investigation found. Do homeowners feel safe rebuilding?
Poppies aren’t popping: Why a superbloom won’t happen this year
EnvironmentSpring is usually peak poppy season for Southern California, but limited winter showers dampened the flower species’ chances.
The Broad museum expansion hopes to revitalize art scene
ArtsThe Broad museum broke ground this week on a new construction project. Meanwhile, it’s celebrating a decade in Downtown Los Angeles.
At Kingdom Dim Sum, best friends do the cooking
Food & DrinkAt Kingdom Dim Sum in East Hollywood, chefs Man Mo and Tony He are best friends. Mo’s son founded the restaurant to give his retirement-age dad something to do.
Squash at Universal, Swimming at SoFi. LA Olympics venue list is out
SportsTouting the 2028 Olympics as a “no-build” Games, the final venue line-up puts many sporting events at some of LA’s most iconic sites.
In search of the secret animal highways beneath our roads
EnvironmentCaltrans is working to retrofit some of its highway underpasses to make it easier for wildlife to cross the road, benefiting biodiversity across the state.