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Cindy Beres

So Cal native & born-and-bred Angeleno, always on the hunt for interesting stories & photos showcasing our local or regional California history.

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So cool to hear that the stream is still there! Glad you enjoyed this little bit of local history!

On Guest Post: Growing up in the Foothills, Sunland’s Lancaster Lake (part 1 of 4)

Great memories, Gloria! And I remember the truck, the whistle, and the excitement of seeing all those donuts when the…

On Rolling L.A.’s Helms Bakeries Trucks Out of the Past

Lara's link was from 2013 . . . must no longer be available. Even I can't remember what it was…

On California Bungalows in the Mail: When Pacific Ready-Cut Homes Ruled the L.A. Burbs

Looks good! Thanks, Robert.

On Talking About Garvanza, One of L.A.’s First Neighborhoods

Hello, Michael! Thank you for commenting about your dad and his personal history at the Horace Heidt apartments . .…

On A Quick Trip to the Horace Heidt Magnolia Estate Apartments

Thanks for the comment and you are right! Did a little more research - found this on the Dockweiler Beach…

On Surfridge, LAX, and the El Segundo Blue

"No crazy young men were harmed during this fun, don’t try it in your driveway (LOL)." What a great personal…

On Surfridge, LAX, and the El Segundo Blue

What was a swamper, Bob? Interesting comment re: unionization. Now Helms just a memory.

On Rolling L.A.’s Helms Bakeries Trucks Out of the Past

That is so fabulous, Molly! Do you get to show it off at any vintage auto shows? I, too, remember…

On Rolling L.A.’s Helms Bakeries Trucks Out of the Past

Great photo! All that open land….plenty of room for Helms Bakery back then. And no traffic…wow.

On Rolling L.A.’s Helms Bakeries Trucks Out of the Past

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