Author: Daniel Noah
Manhattan Beach – The Bench (13)
Huell spends the morning in Manhattan Beach. Note: This episode was released across Public Broadcasting Service’s (PBS) affiliated stations
Quicksilver – California’s Gold (801)
It was the very first mining community in California, starting up operations in 1845. Before it closed down for good in 1976, it also held the
Japanese Garden – California’s Gold (712)
It’s the oldest Japanese-style garden in the United States. Located in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, the Japanese Tea Garden has been
Korean Market – Visiting (428)
Huell goes to Koreatown with L.A. Times reporter Connie Kang and goes shopping at the Hannam market, where he learns about many exotic and tasty
29 Palms Murals – Visiting (502)
Huell visits the desert community of 29 Palms and takes a very special tour of the seven historical murals commissioned by the Action Council for
Santa Rosa Island – California’s Gold (711)
The Chumash called it Wimal. To Conquistador Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo it was San Lucas. Today it is known as Santa Rosa, and its 54,000 acres of
Rosedale Cemetery – Visiting (501)
Spend “Living History” day at the Rosedale Cemetery, where actors portray some of the famous characters who are buried there. Note:
San Juan Bautista – California’s Gold (710)
A century ago, it was the hub of Northern California — a crossroads where over the years you would have encountered gentle Mutsune Indians,
DWP Power Plant – Visiting (424)
Huell tours San Francisquito Canyon at historic DWP Power House #1 built in 1911. It is an original part of the L.A. Aqueduct and is still used
Camels and Bison – California’s Gold (709)
Huell goes in search of two animals found in our state today which aren’t supposed to be here. First, he travels to Catalina Island in