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Reporting, interviews, humor, and photo essays by Brandon Ross Garcia. Originally published in WEHOonline / WEHOville.
24 articles
Arts / Film / Interview
David Lee Strasberg breathes new life into ‘the method’ and his father’s institute
David Lee Strasberg on method acting, his father’s legacy and the institute’s place in West Hollywood.
City Hall / Politics
Council says bon voyage to Sepi Shyne
The council’s farewell to Sepi Shyne at the close of her term.
Humor / Halloween / Illustration
Eight terrible Halloween costume ideas
Eight cheeky Halloween looks inspired by the people, politics and peculiarities of West Hollywood.
LGBTQ+ history / Interview
Micky’s owner reflects on 30-year fight to survive — and thrive
Michael Niemeyer on gay liberation, police harassment, drag, and the future of a West Hollywood institution.
Transportation / Council / Fountain Avenue
Divided Council OKs grant to build Fountain bike lanes
The divided council vote on grant funding for Fountain Avenue bike lanes.
Photography / Community
PHOTOS National Night Out
Photos from West Hollywood’s National Night Out festivities, with the original embedded album.
Opinion / Public art / Sunset Strip
OPINION: Political propaganda has no place on Sunset Strip
Commentary on public art, political messaging and the Sunset Strip.
Satire / Dogs / City Hall
WeHo fat-shames dogs with new park rules
A satirical take on West Hollywood’s new small-dog and big-dog park rules.
Opinion / LGBTQ+ / Design
OPINION: A Pride flag for all of us
A proposal for an “All Colors” Pride flag and a shared symbol for the LGBTQ+ community.
Photography / Nightlife / The Abbey
PHOTOS Cher, Ricky Martin and more at The Abbey’s relaunch party
Cher, Ricky Martin and more at The Abbey’s relaunch under new ownership, with the complete photo gallery.
Civic reporting / Public money / History
WeHo $tories: Tales of the city are tangled in a trail of cash
Following the funding and relationships behind a project to tell West Hollywood’s story.
Photography / Entertainment / Hollywood
Cher joins Cyndi Lauper at Hollywood handprint ceremony
Cher joins Cyndi Lauper at her Hollywood handprint ceremony.
Personal essay / Music / Cyndi Lauper
Me and Cyndi go wayyy back
A personal essay about growing up with Cyndi Lauper’s music and finally seeing her perform.
Music / WeHo Pride / Photography
WEHO PRIDE ? Kesha, Adam Lambert and more
Kesha, Adam Lambert and more at WeHo Pride, with the original social-video and photo-album links.
Business / Community / Interview
The Pig Pen: A sex playground in the heart of WeHo
Behind the unmarked gate: an independent business owner rebuilding a space for an often misunderstood community.
Business / Wages / City Hall
WeHo tosses businesses a bone: 6-month break from wage hikes
A divided discussion over wage policy and a six-month pause in scheduled increases.
Politics / Congressional race / Interview
Years of service spring Laura Friedman closer to Congress
A conversation with Laura Friedman about her primary victory, public service, housing, transportation, and the road to Congress.
Satire / April Fools
APRIL FOOLS: WeHo is purchasing a private plane to save on travel expenses
Rainbow Force One takes off in an April Fools column about municipal travel, spending, and West Hollywood politics.
Transportation / City Hall
Bye Bye Bird: WeHo won’t renew scooter company’s contract
West Hollywood’s decision against renewing Bird’s scooter contract.
City Hall / Planning
WeHo welcomes Lynn Hoopingarner back into the fold
Lynn Hoopingarner’s return to the Planning Commission and the debate surrounding her appointment.
Elections / Campaign finance
Fundraising fizzles for Shyne’s congressional campaign
A look at fundraising in Sepi Shyne’s congressional campaign.
Humor / Community / Photo essay
All howl Chloe Queen of WeHo, our first Pet Mayor!
An open letter to Chloe, West Hollywood’s first Pet Mayor, with the complete inauguration photo gallery and original captions.
City Hall / Mayoral transition
Mayor Sepi steps into the spotlight as brave new era for WeHo begins
Sepi Shyne’s inauguration and the promises of a new era in West Hollywood.
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