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A moment in time: January 7, 2025. On Hope Street, we yell about empty buildings burning down. In Pacific Palisades, a spark flares.

Jan 7 • Esotouric's Secret Los Angeles

New date added for Know Your Downtown Los Angeles featuring the Dutch Chocolate Shop

plus the disturbing loss of the oldest building at the Hollywood Center Motel

Jan 5 • Esotouric's Secret Los Angeles

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Esotouric's holiday message for Los Angeles

and a cameo from the kitten we found running on a freeway overpass and rescued earlier this month

Dec 24, 2025 • Esotouric's Secret Los Angeles

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Cultural Heritage Commission Hearing: Hollywood Center Motel, Elmer Reavis House, French Hospital (12/4/2025)

A recording from Esotouric's Secret Los Angeles's live video

Dec 4, 2025 • Esotouric's Secret Los Angeles

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Scoops! Marilyn Monroe house landmarking appealed & Silver Platter redevelopment project expired

Plus a way to attend the Burial of the Unclaimed Dead on Thursday morning even if you didn't get a ticket

Dec 9, 2025 • Esotouric's Secret Los Angeles

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