No trail, no problem. Wandering in the Pinto Basin of Joshua Tree National Park where the ground can sink beneath your footstep. The California desert offers a sublime array of natural experiences to calm the mind.
Jackrabbit Trail. Rancho Mirage, CA. December 22, 2025. Looking good! 🌞😇
Relayed!
Randall Henderson Trail
Happy Winter Solstice from Palm Desert, CA. December 21, 2025. ❄️
This evening over the Coachella Valley of California. 🌴🌈📸
Wishing all a pleasant Thanksgiving!
I’m proud to have just renewed my membership in the Los Angeles Press Club for a second year. Thankful for a profession that values investigation and powerful reporting.
lapressclub.org
Great analysis by Michele Martinez of California politics.
What does a successful gubernatorial candidate look like? Will California choose a change leader of business as usual in 2026? Must read.
open.substack.com/pub/michelem...
Welp. After avoiding it capably for a solid 5 years, I’ve finally been infected with COVID-19. My mistake perhaps was not getting the new booster sooner considering I work in public schools. The pandemic is still happening. Hoping for no long-term symptoms.
Now is a great time to support @roof.bsky.social who is again facing a sweep as an unhoused person in Los Angeles. Please support my colleague in her attempt to stay in her shelter.
roofless.substack.com
Perfect way to end the thunderstorm with some sunset colors out here in the Coachella Valley. The sudden stormy wind blast at the start was a fairly impressive proceeding.
Today is my 39th birthday. I’m grateful to all my friends and family for being in my life, you’re very appreciated. Thank you also to all who have supported my work as a journalist: zacharyellison.substack.com
DAILY MEMO: ICE puts on a show at McArthur Park as we pass the 30-day mark. Welcome to day 32 of the ICE Siege of L.A. ~ @eltragon.bsky.social
Multiple other allegations have been levied against the owner of an L.A. taco chain across the internet since the video's publication, with calls to boycott the establishment, as well as requesting he not be welcomed to BMO Stadium as a LAFC supporter.
The full story: lataco.com/taquero-trum...
Part 2
Senator Alex Padilla joins @eltragon.bsky.social to discuss his new bill he introduced with Senator Cory Booker called “The Visible Act” and more. This is part 1. 🧵
DAILY MEMO: Chaos at Van Nuys Home Depot while Bell Gardens Mayor Gets an ICE Agent's Badge Number and More ~ @eltragon.bsky.social
ICE raids, bacon-wrapped hot dogs, and banana pudding: the secrets of survival, solidarity, and sales at a San Gabriel Valley night market. lataco.com/street-vendo...
After being hit, CJ Johnson dropped his skateboard, then picked it up and ran towards the first street medic that he saw. There was “blood everywhere,” . . . He is one of several people LAPD officers reportedly injured during No Kings Day. lataco.com/cj-johnson-l...
by @shoton35mm.bsky.social
Our commitment to one another and compassion may be the biggest weapon we've got against the fear L.A. is being targeted with. We've gotten dozens of questions about how you can help, including where to volunteer. We heard you, and we answered. lataco.com/los-angeles-...
“They were arrested, in our eyes unconstitutionally, in the course of an unconstitutional raid meant to attack our communities and pick up people based on the color of their skin and where they're standing," attorney Cal Soto said. 🧵
lataco.com/observers-ho...
by @shoton35mm.bsky.social
Six months ago today much of Altadena was burned to the ground. Life has moved on and so have I but I’m going to be optimistic about reconstruction and the future of community. 🙏
The latest with @roof.bsky.social on the pressing questions on housing and homelessness in Los Angeles. In a surprise decision there will be no receivership even as more money than before comes from taxpayers.
zacharyellison.substack.com/p/part-178-a...
Pretty easy day on the Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail in Idyllwild. Not out as much in the woods lately, but all good things in time. That tree canopy! 💚
Absolutely! Doug is legend.
Just updated with response from the CA AG’s office. Honestly doesn’t sound too legally promising to sue the oil industry over climate change as a Californian or displaced Altadenan.
zacharyellison.substack.com/p/part-176-t...
Another Sunday spent well in Joshua Tree National Park stopping at all the best exhibits. So many reasons why the California Desert rocks far and wide. 🏜️
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