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31.  Roaring 1 percent jets lord over Santa Monica  (2:27)  Residents of Mar Vista, Culver City, Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades already are noticing jets flying in and out at lower altitudes and more often. ENVIRONMENT "Is Massive Jetliner noise coming to unsuspecting L.A." Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Darralynn Hutson. 11/23/15.   Read the full story
32.   20 minutes of Hell in Paris a band member and hero of the Bataclan massacre makes a vow  (3:00) Shawn London, a well-known Venice musician and the sound engineer for Eagles of Death Metal, says he sees a different world after having been heaped with bodies during the Paris massacre, where terrorists believed he was dead.  VIDEO "Eagles of Death Metal's Sound Man Makes a Vow After Surviving Massacre" Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Dennis Romero. 12/09/15.   Read the full story
33.  How Chefs Really Make Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles, in Time-Lapse  (2:53) Freshly-made, hand-pulled Chinese noodles with perfect chewiness are among the great joys of the San Gabriel Valley.  CHINESE CUISINE "Where to Find the Best Noodles in Los Angeles" Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Jim Thurman and Clarissa Wei. 12/15/15.   Read the full story
34.  Peek at the World's Biggest Stock of Cannabis Photos (2:53) Fine art photographer Ophelia Chong believes gorgeous images can show that medical weed is a beautiful thing.  MARIJUANA "Marijuana Stock Photography Is No Longer Just Big-Boobed Nurses" Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Liz Ohanesian. 12/22/15.   Read the full story
35.  L.A.'s Biggest New Year's Eve Party at Grand Park  (2:57)  A virtual city of 50,000 people crammed into the closed streets of Downtown Los Angeles for the most sprawling, crazy night in California to ring in the New Year.  VIDEO "50,000 Angelenos Ring in the New Year in Grand Park" Video by Hso Hkam and article written by LA Weekly. 01/01/16.   Read the full story
36. Gougers Demand $17,000 as Porter Ranch Becomes a Ghost Town (2:44) Incredibly, L.A. landlords want $11,000 to $17,000 per month near the Porter Ranch gas leak, gouging families forced from their homes.  ENVIRONMENT "Price-Gouging Landlords Are Ripping Off Porter Ranch Residents" Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Gene Maddau. 01/15/16.   Read the full story
37.  Tour Inglewood, Not Exactly a Gem of Southern California  (2:13)  In SoCal the name Inglewood is forever linked to Tupac's line, "always up to no good." Read the full story: DEVELOPMENT "Will the NFL Really Transform Inglewood Into the Manic Pixie Dream of the Future?" Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Hillel Aron. 01/21/16.   Read the full story   
38.  See Why a Balloon Maker is Now a Global Name in Huge Inflatable Ar t (2:56) An L.A. artist started out making and selling balloon figures on the street, but now globally famed Doron Gazit drapes momentous, gorgeous balloon tubes of air across deserts, bridges and toxic waste sites.  ART "You've Seen Doron Gazit's Work at the Olympics, the Super Bowl - and In the Middle of..." Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Eva Recinos. 01/26/16.   Read the full story
39.  L.A. Metro Riders on Why Riders Keep Vanishing (2:58)  The vision of a transit-centric L.A. was always further away than the politicians made it seem.  LOS ANGELES "10 Ways to Lure People Onto Metro's Half-Empty Trains and Buses." Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Hillel Aron. 02/03/16.   Read the full story
40.  Adventure on the Red Line: From NoHo to Little Tokyo  (3:00) An explorer named Dora takes us along for a ride on the Metro Red Line.  LOS ANGELES “Something Cool To Do At Every Stop on The Metro Red Line” Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Liz Ohanesian. 02/12/16.   Read the full story
41.  Van Jazmin's Live-Action Art Captures the Energy of the L.A. Club Scene  (2:55)  Illustrator Van Jazmin has done live art for the likes of Skrillex, Diplo and Kill the Noise. L.A. Weekly accompanied him on one night out in L.A.'s club. CLUBLAND "Van Jazmin's Live-Action Art Captures the Energy of the L.A. Club Scene" Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Patrick Shannon. 02/26/16.   Read the full story
42.  The Breeding Ground: Venice Skate Park with Eric “Tuma” Britton (2:52) Raised in the Venice skateboarding scene and a pro since age 12, Eric "Tuma" Britton is now an elder statesman of the sprawling beachside skate park they call the Breeding Ground.  VIDEO "Skateboarding's Heritage Runs Deep at Venice Beach's "Breeding Ground" Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Gwynedd Stuart. 03/08/16.   Read the full story
43.  The Art of Hula-Hooping Comes to L.A. (2:58) A weeklong event for hooping enthusiasts, which features classes, performances, competitions, flash mobs and things called "hoop jams"  CULTURE "The Art (and Exercise) of Hula-Hooping Comes to L.A." Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Gwynedd Stuart. 03/17/16.   Read the full story
44.  1st Annual L.A 420 Games promote the healthy and responsible use of cannabis (2:56) Santa Monica Pier hosts the 2016 420 Games. Athletes of all levels came out to enjoy the fun and help to promote and partake in the awareness of Cannabis. CULTURE "Meet the Latest Breed of Proud Potheads: Weed-Loving Jocks" Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Paul T. Bradley. 03/30/16.   Read the full story
45.  The Roaring Twenties Come Alive in 21st-Century Los Angele (3:00) Last weekend, people in love with the history, fashion, culture and dance of the 1920s gathered in for the annual Roaring Twenties Street Jam.  Read the full story: DANCE "Flapper Chicks and Dapper Dudes Transport Back to the Roaring Twenties" Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Gwynedd Stuart. 04/05/16.   Read the full story
46.  The Herbal Chef & Mary Magazine Host a Lightly Dosed, Multi-Course Cannabis Dinner  (3:00) An alum of restaurants including Eleven Madison Park and Mélisse, chef Chris Sayegh has been putting on cannabis dinners around L.A. since 2013.  MARIJUANA "I Got High at a Fine-Dining Cannabis Pop-Up Dinner" Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Sarah Bennett. 04/16/16.   Read the full story
47.  Ace Hotel: A brief history of the gloriously resurrected historic treasure  (2:32)  Ace Hotel Group's Kelly Sawdon gives a tour of the historic Theatre at Ace Hotel, describing its origin as Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford's United Artists Theatre and its present-day role as a hub for live music, film and the performing arts in downtown Los Angeles.  VIDEO "How Ace Hotel Resurrected One of DTLA's Most Spectacular Theaters" Video by Hso Hkam and article written by L.A Weekly. 04/29/16.   Read the full story
48.  Alex Estrada bridges mariachi and rock 'n' roll for today's generation  (2:57) The lead singer of hardcore band Silver Snakes, Estrada would have been a sixth generation mariachi. Instead, he discovered Smashing Pumpkins and Nine Inch Nails. PEOPLE 2016 "Alex Estrada Was Going to Be a Sixth-Generation Mariachi. Then He Discovered Rock & Roll" Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Jason Roche. 05/04/16.   Read the full story
49.  Chef Tin Vuong: staying true to authentic flavor and keeping it real (2:49) Vuong is Asian, and he’s a chef. But to corner him as “an Asian chef” would be a mistake. Go behind the scenes of his downtown restaurant Little Sister to see what makes him tick. PEOPLE 2016 "Tin Vuong Is a Chef Who Wants to Do Everything and Do It Now" Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Sarah Bennett. 05/04/16.    Read the full story
50.   Alex “Twisted” Bazaar shows us how to do Melbourne Shuffle  (2:43)  Alex "Twisted" Bazaar is the master of a particularly gob-smacking version of hardstyle dance that many perform, yet few perfect: the Melbourne Shuffle.  ”Want to Learn How to Shuffle Like Those Kids at the EDM Shows?”  Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Joel “DJ Deadly Buda” Bevacqua. 06/07/16.   Read the full story  
51.  The 7 Best Songs Ever Written About L.A. (1:28)  L.A. is the land of endless sunshine and Hollywood high rollers. But we're also the birthplace of gangsta rap, the sleazy home of hair metal, and the place where sex and drugs met rock & roll.   ”The 20 Best Songs Ever Written About L.A.”  Video by Hso Hkam and article written by L.A. Weekly. 06/23/16.    Read the full story
52.   The 7 Best Singers of All Time  (1:47) They've yet to invent the musical instrument that can move us more than the human voice. Great singers convey a world of emotion in a single note, turn simple melodies into symphonies and imbue the most straightforward lyrics with the depth of a Russian novel. ”The 20 Best Singers of All Time”  Video by Hso Hkam and article written by L.A. Weekly.  06/23/16.   Read the full story
53.   75 Drone Pilots at L.A. Drone National Qualifier  (2:42) More than 75 Los Angeles drone racers took to the air at this qualifying round for the Drone Nationals, which will take place in New York in August 2016.  "Drone Racing Is the Sport of the Future and L.A. Is an Epicenter"  Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Paul T. Bradley.  07/08/16.   Read the full story
54.   Shanti Hinojos: The Art of Food Styling  (2:19) Shanti Hinojos is a food stylist who helps make delectable dishes that appear on various television shows.   "A Food Stylist Takes Us Behind the Scenes of a TV Cooking Show"   Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Sheila Regan.  07/07/16.    Read the full story
55.   The Best Outdoor Restaurant Patios in Los Angeles  (1:58) L.A. has perhaps the best selection in the country of places to dine al fresco. But amidst this wealth, some patios, decks and gardens truly stand out.   "10 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles for Outdoor Dining"  Video by Hso Hkam and the article written by Jessica A. Koslow and Besha Rodell.  07/17/16.    Read the full story
56.   10 Weird L.A. Places  Everyone  Should Visit Once  (1:58) Weird is relative in Los Angeles. Some might instantly think of infamous murder houses or seedy secret histories, but that's more creepy than weird. "10 Weird L.A. Places Everyone Should Visit Once"   Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Liz Ohanesian.  07/01/16.   Read the full story
57.   6 Killer Road Trips 2016  (1:39)  Sometimes you’ve just got to get out of town. Luckily, our city is positioned at a crossroads of awesome, with seemingly endless adventures just a road trip away.  "Road Trips 2016"  video by Hso Hkam and article written L.A. Weekly staff.  07/15/16.   Read the full story
58.   5 Great Moments of Comic-con (1:51)  Comic-Con 2016 officially opened in San Diego on Thursday, July 21. A never-ending display of creativity, the cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 was astonishing all weekend long. Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Ryan Orange.  07/25/16.   Read the full story
59.   Caló Provisions: Chicano Cooking In the Heart of L.A.  (2:56) Chef Ted Montoya believes pozole's time has come, and he's banking on his version, infused with nontraditional flavors and multicultural influences. " This Chicano Chef's Pozole Will Make Your Abuelita Jealous"   Video by Hso Hkam and article written by Valentina Silva.  07/25/16.   Read the full story
60   Bruce Lee’s Daughter Keeps His Legacy Alive (4:00)   While most know Bruce Lee from his bad­ass fight scenes in kung fu movies, his daughter Shannon Lee says that too few realize he was also a writer and philosopher, adapting ancient Chinese wisdom with his own accessible, modern phrasing.  He wanted everyone to find enlightenment, not just the philosophers. "How Bruce Lee's Daughter Is Sharing His Philosophies With the Digital Generation"  Video by Hso Hkam and article written by April Wolfe.  09/06/16.  Read the full story