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MHD Off The Record’s 'City in All Directions' highlights the best places to eat, learn, and play throughout Los Angeles. From hidden gems to community favorites, this segment connects listeners with local spots, resources, and opportunities that enrich life across the city.
For this episode of City in All Directions, we take a trip through Council District 3, represented by Council President Pro Tempore Bob Blumenfield. This district includes neighborhoods such as Woodland Hills, Reseda, and Canoga Park.
Resources:
District Website: cd3.lacity.gov
Eat: Follow Your Heart Market & Cafe
Website: followyourheart.com/follow-your-heart-market-and-cafe
Learn: Leonis Adobe Museum
Website: www.leonisadobemuseum.org
Play: Lanark Skatepark
Address: 21816 Lanark St, Canoga Park, CA 91304
MHD Off The Record’s 'City in All Directions' highlights the best places to eat, learn, and play throughout Los Angeles. From hidden gems to community favorites, this segment connects listeners with local spots, resources, and opportunities that enrich life across the city.
For this episode of City in All Directions, we’re heading to the Westside of LA to explore Council District 11, represented by Councilmember Traci Park. This district covers some of LA’s most famous neighborhoods like Venice, Playa del Rey, Westchester, Mar Vista, Ladera, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Playa Vista, and Sawtelle.
Resources:
District Website: cd11.lacity.gov
Eat/Learn: Sawtelle Japantown
Tsujita LA Artisan - www.tsujita.com/sawtelle-la
Sushi Tsujita - www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-tsujita-los-angeles
Izakaya Sasaya - izakaya-sasaya.com
Japanese Institute of Sawtelle - sites.google.com/sawtellegakuin.org/jis
Learn/Play: Will Rogers State Park
Website: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=626
Play/Learn: Electric Lodge
Website: www.electriclodge.org
Address: 1416 Electric Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Phone: (310) 306-1854
On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Destination Crenshaw artist Patrick Henry Johnson. Patrick Henry Johnson is an internationally acclaimed visual artist based in Los Angeles. Johnson was born in Valdosta, Georgia Johnson attended The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida before moving to LA to further his career as an artist. In 1993, Johnson undertook a five-year apprenticeship with an international mural company where he learned the basics of mural making and began to hone his own unique style. Johnson’s artwork can be seen in various parts of Los Angeles including a 72 x 14-foot mural titled “Penta-Loom Ode to Soldiers” at 51st Street and Central Avenue depicting the cost of war to the human soul. He is also well known for his iconic mural “Elixir: The Rebirth” at Crenshaw Blvd. and Stocker St. and created original illustrations for Maryum Ali’s children’s book “I Shook Up the World: The Incredible Life of Muhammad Ali.”
Resources:
Instagram: @iampatrickhenryjohnson
www.DestinationCrenshaw.la
Community Announcements
The 2nd District Business Interruption Fund
DHS Mobile Clinics
MHD Off The Record’s 'City in All Directions' highlights the best places to eat, learn, and play throughout Los Angeles. From hidden gems to community favorites, this segment connects listeners with local spots, resources, and opportunities that enrich life across the city.
For our first episode of City in All Directions, we’re heading to the heart of the San Fernando Valley to explore Council District 6, represented by Councilmember Imelda Padilla. This district covers a diverse range of neighborhoods, including Sun Valley, Panorama City, Arleta, and Lake Balboa.
Resources
District website: cd6.lacity.gov
Eat: El Carrusel Bakery
Website: carruselbakery.com
Locations in District:
VAN NUYS
14851 Victory Blvd Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 988-3797
ARLETA
13923 Van Nuys Blvd Arleta, CA 91331
(818) 896-7999
Learn: Valley Relics Museum
Website: valleyrelicsmuseum.org
Location in District:
Van Nuys Airport
7900 Balboa Blvd. Lake Balboa, CA 91406
Hangar C 3 & 4
Play: Sepulveda Basin
Websites:
www.laparks.org/park/sepulveda-basin-sports-complex
www.laparks.org/aquatic/balboa
lariverrecreation.org/sepulveda-basin-river-recreation-zone
engineering.lacity.gov/sepulveda-basin-vision-plan-final-plan-available
thejapanesegarden.com
On this episode, we speak with Kellie Hart, founder of the RideWitUs LA Bike Store and Co-founder of the RideWitUs LA Bike Club, an organization dedicated to promoting cycling culture and community engagement. The Ridewitus Bike Club offers group rides, cycling education, and events that bring people together through their shared love of biking. The associated store provides quality cycling gear and equipment, catering to both beginners and experienced cyclists. Under Kellie Hart's leadership, the club has grown into a hub for cyclists of all backgrounds, fostering a sense of unity and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles.
Resources:
www.ridewitus.com
www.instagram.com/ridewitus_la
Community Announcements:
Build Your Future Job Fair
Sports and Entertainment Supplier Diversity Summit
Sitdown W/ a Staffer
Praise in the Park Gospel Music Festival
On this episode, we speak with Lisa Collins, founder and publisher of LA Focus, a monthly newspaper dedicated to highlighting news relevant to LA’s African American community. A passionate Los Angeles native, Lisa aims to equip Black Angelenos with essential information and resources, emphasizing the church's role in community empowerment. Before founding LA Focus, she served as the gospel editor at Billboard Magazine for over a decade and established the renowned “The Gospel Music Industry Round-Up.” Her entertainment reporting career includes interviews with notable entertainers such as Richard Pryor, Michael Jackson, and Prince. With over 300 articles published in national outlets like Essence, Collins is a notable figure in both journalism and community advocacy.
Resources:
www.lafocusnews.com
Phone: (310) 677-6011
Community Announcements:
Cool Spots LA
Crenshaw Farmers Market
Sitdown w/ a Staffer Resources:
www.aging.lacity.gov
www.ad.lacounty.gov
On this episode, we speak with Jonathan Kinnard, co-founder of Coffee Del Mundo, a specialty coffee shop located in South Los Angeles. Originally from Tennessee, Jonathan transitioned from the insurance industry to coffee after studying roasting in Turkey. His café is dairy-free and supports Black and Latinx communities, promoting non-European coffee traditions and direct relationships with farmers. Jonathan’s vision is to foster social change through conscious consumerism and to bring people together by celebrating cultural diversity through coffee. Coffee Del Mundo is known for its high-quality, ethically sourced coffee and dedication to sustainability.
Resources:
www.coffeedelmundo.com
Community Announcements:
Metro Mobility Wallet
Cool Spots LA
On this episode, we speak with Chris Young, co-founder of Air West, an elite basketball run + youth clinic based in Los Angeles. Currently, they host a free weekly basketball clinic in Exposition Park for youth ages 5 to 13. Here, kids can work with expert trainers to help them develop their skills.
Chris has an extensive background in sports instruction and community engagement. He served as a basketball instructor for the City of Los Angeles, conducting clinics, evaluations, and coaching teams in the Junior Clippers League and the Clippers Late Night Hoops League. Chris also served as an Assistant Varsity Coach at Leuzinger High School, where he mentored NBA players Russell Westbrook, Dorell Wright, and Delon Wright, further showcasing his dedication to nurturing young talent. Through Air West, he aims to mentor the next generation of basketball stars, fostering their skills and personal development.
Resources:
www.airwestla.com
Community Announcements:
Metro Mobility Wallet
Crenshaw Farmers Market
Sitdown with a Staffer Resources
Western Our Way
On this episode, we are doing our first posthumous highlight honoring Charlotta Spears Bass, a pioneering African American journalist and civil rights activist, best known for her work with the California Eagle, one of the oldest and longest-running African American newspapers in the United States. For this conversation, we speak with historian and author Susan Anderson. Susan is the History Curator and Program Manager at the California African American Museum here in Los Angeles, and a member of the editorial board of California History journal. Previously, she was Director of Collections, Library, Exhibitions and Programs at the California Historical Society in San Francisco, as well as Interim Chief Curator at the African American Museum & Library at Oakland, and Curator of Collecting Los Angeles at UCLA Library Special Collections. Susan was also featured on PBS’s special on Charlotta Bass titled “Unladylike” and is the author of Nostalgia for a Trumpet: Poems of Memory and History.
Resources:
www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/charlotta-spears-bass-first-black-woman-vp-nominee-epkd15/15441/
www.nytimes.com/2024/02/07/us/california-black-history-month.html
www.heydaybooks.com/authors/susan-d-anderson/
caamuseum.org
Community Announcements:
Summer Night Lights
Metro Mobility Wallet
On this episode, we speak with Carlos Spivey and Mona Gotoy, Founder and co-Founder of Barber Gurus inc., a nonprofit dedicated to empowering young barbers through training, mentorship, and community service. Carlos, a seasoned barber and educator, founded the organization to nurture new talents and provide community support, including free haircuts for those in need. Mona, with her background in finance, serves as the Vice President, enhancing financial literacy and organizing various workshops. Together with Treasurer and partner Cameron Ellis, they embody the mission of Barber Gurus Inc., using their diverse skills to foster a new generation of skilled and socially conscious barbers.
Resources:
www.barbergurusinc.org
www.instagram.com/barber_gurus
Sitdown w/ a Staffer Resources:
myla311.lacity.org
cd8.lacity.gov
Community Announcements
Cool Spots LA
Summer Night Lights
The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.