Booster optimism, unregulated stock speculation, a culture of civic corruption, the power of new advertising media and the cunning of stock promoters fed the Julian Pete swindle a scandal that defrauded tens of thousands of investors of over $150 million.
The socially and historically complex Terminal Island has become a mono-culture of standardized, containerized commerce. Writer D.J. Waldie recounts a personal history of a once scruffy seaside that is now the nation’s top cargo port.
Whether you're looking for a new perspective on the city (or on life in general) or you're seeking out the perfect perch for a sunrise or sunset, here are seven of the best places to look out over the City of Angels.