Greater LA
On Fairfax and Wilshire, a coffee shop turned filming location turned socialist hub
How did a diner on Wilshire by LACMA become the filming location for ‘The Big Lebowski’ and now a hub for progressive political groups, like the Bernie Sanders’ campaign? Thank the heir to the 99 Cents Only stores.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 32m ListenHow did a diner on Wilshire by LACMA become the filming location for ‘The Big Lebowski’ and now a hub for progressive political groups, like the Bernie Sanders’ campaign? Thank the heir to the 99 Cents Only stores.
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2 storiesInside ‘Bernie’s Coffee Shop,’ a gathering place for activists and protesters
On the northwest corner of Fairfax Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard is the historic Johnnie’s Coffee shop. This classic Googie building has become one of those places you drive by and do a double-take because something about it seems unusual.
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In 2001, wrestling impresario Vince McMahon launched the XFL, a professional American football league operated by the World Wrestling Federation and NBC.
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