Street Stories

In Southern California, there are majestic avenues like Imperial Highway or Victory Boulevard. There are also romantic roads like Sunset or Laurel Canyon. For every street, there's a history. KPCC's Kitty Felde has found some of the stories you can find right under your tires. Are there Southland street names you're curious about? Let us know by leaving a comment on any entry below.

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Olympic Blvd.

 Nov. 1, 2009|0 comments

Chicago lost out on its bid for the 2016 Olympics. Los Angeles has hosted the games twice. Drivers can recall those glory days every time they drive down Olympic Blvd. KPCC’s Kitty Felde says it's another Street Story.


Telegraph Road

Oct. 31, 2009|0 comments

Haunted houses often feature doors that open up to brick walls and secret compartments that reveal hidden rooms. The idea is to throw off your sense of direction. That also happens along a tried-and-true route between Los Angeles and San Diego. KPCC’s Kitty Felde says it’s another Street Story.


Country Club Lane

Oct. 25, 2009|0 comments

Property tax protests are legendary in California. One of the earliest battles was over a tax to build the street we now know as Olympic. The opposition? Folks who lived near Country Club Lane. KPCC’s Kitty Felde says it’s another Street Story.


Tenth Street, Los Angeles

Oct. 24, 2009|0 comments

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority last week set its transit priorities for the coming decades. It angered some members of Congress in the process. Making transportation decisions – and paying for them – has always been a challenge for politicians. KPCC’s Kitty Felde says one such battle is a mighty Street Story.


Hellman Avenue, Long Beach

 Oct. 4, 2009|0 comments

One of California’s earliest bankers didn’t start out that way. KPCC’s Kitty Felde says it’s another Street Story.



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