Los Angeles S Angels Flight

From 1901 to 1969, Angels Flight was America's most famous incline railway, familiar from its many appearances on postcards and in pulp fiction and film noir. It inspired the titles of five novels, including a 1999 best seller, and three films. Angels Flight's two colorful trolleys glided up and down the side of Bunker Hill in the heart of Los Angeles, carrying 100 million passengers between a downtown business district and a Victorian aerie that gradually deteriorated into a gritty slum. When the city turned Bunker Hill into an acropolis of skyscrapers, Angels Flight was packed up like a boy's electric train set and stored away for nearly 30 years. After a restoration in the mid-1990s that led to a fatal accident, Angels Flight has reopened and is now ready to claim its next chapters in Los Angeles history.

A lawyer is found murdered on the eve of a landmark trial at the foot of Angels Flight in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. The superb sixth Harry Bosch novel from the award-winning No. 1 bestselling author. BOSCH TV STARTS FEBRUARY 2015. Harry Bosch finds himself yet again in charge of a case that no one else will touch. This time his job is to nail the killer of hot shot black lawyer Howard Elias. Elias has been found murdered on the eve of going to court on behalf of Michael Harris, a man the LAPD believes guilty of the rape and murder of a twelve-year-old girl. Elias had let it be known that the aim of his civil case was not only to reveal the real killer but to target and bring down the racist cops who beat up his client during a violent interrogation. Now it's all down to Bosch - and he's got to take a long, hard look at some of his colleagues in a police department that is rife with suspicion and hatred.

A field guide for seeing and understanding the City of Angels, this book includes candid commentary, sprinkled with anecdotes, history and little known facts. Written for career diplomats stationed in Los Angeles, it is a vehicle for understanding America's second most populous metropolitan area and its diverse population. It is also a lexicon of Los Angeles's well known and not so well known sites.

A vivid account of the Chinatown race riots in 1871 Los Angeles, now counted among the worst hate crimes in American history.

From the beaches to the boulevards, Los Angeles is a sprawling city full of incredible food, culture, and places to explore. But whether you’re a visitor or a longtime local, all of those exciting possibilities can sometimes feel overwhelming. To help you make the most of L.A. and find out what makes this city special, we’ve tracked down 100 Things to Do in Los Angeles Before You Die. This book is designed to help you find the hidden secrets and take you beyond the typical tourist traps to exciting new destinations. Sample eclectic culinary delights at historic Grand Central Market, bike along picturesque beaches or through new neighborhoods during the CicLAvia bike ride, or drive to see stunning views of the city from the Griffith Observatory. You’ll quickly discover there are plenty of ways to gain new perspectives on the city and find out just how diverse it can be. Your next L.A. adventure begins here.

Offers a broad range of diverse destinations within walking or bicycling distance of stations on L.A.'s six Metro Rail lines, all accessible with a $5 day pass and no freeway traffic!