How FIFA privatized your public pool

This isn't like rebranding a soccer field for the weekend. When it gets hot, Angelenos rely on pools to survive

Alissa Walker Jul 10, 2026

Hydration break

This is my ode to public H₂O

Alissa Walker Jul 2, 2026

As we reach the midpoint of our World Cup journey, here's my survey of the best of LA's celebratory urbanism

Alissa Walker Jun 29, 2026

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Shine LA

"You want to present this city to the world? I'm going to film the trash and show the world how dirty we are"

Alissa Walker Feb 12, 2026