Category Archives: Pico/Robertson

Where Can You Get Kosher Frozen Yogurt In Pico-Robertson?

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Luke Ford

From Monday night’s show: Rabbi Rabbs: “As if the first seven of them within walking distance of that corner and went out of business weren’t a sign that this is not a business to go into. They’ve been working on … Continue reading →

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The Synagogue In America: A Short History by Marc Lee Raphael

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Luke Ford

This is a superb new book. I just picked it up at the library and I can’t put it down. It has lots of stories about Los Angeles in general and Pico-Robertson in particular. On page 95, professor Raphael writes: … Continue reading →

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Restless Night

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Luke Ford

Not much sleep. I can’t get warm. June gloom. I feel ill at ease. Am I just starting to sense the enormity of my anxiety? Is that why it feels so keen right now? Am I letting down my defenses? … Continue reading →

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Two Girls, One Cup In 90035

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Luke Ford

Watch the whole show.

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Whatever Happened To Pico-Robertson?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Luke Ford

Joe emails: I grew up in Pico Robertson – I was probably the first customer of Nagilla Pizza. When you went there on a saturday night, it was the who’s who of YICC (already the self important place it is), … Continue reading →

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