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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LA always feels empty this time of year. But at the end of 2025, the city feels not just deserted, but deflated

Alissa Walker Dec 31, 2025

I've published the recordings for you to consume anytime you need a megaevent reality check. (Sorry.)

Alissa Walker Dec 29, 2025