Season 9

Planes, trains and autos shape the way people move through the city as population grows. Walk through Surfridge, lookout over the Tehachapi Loop and visit the Thomas Guide. Trace how transportation reshaped the region and where it is always documented.

Southern California was built on agriculture. Nathan visits the Parent Washington navel orange tree and traces the rise of the Hass avocado.

Art is everywhere in Los Angeles, even in places you might overlook. From the century old Judson Studios to glowing neon signs and a massive mosaic saved from demolition, Nathan traces how artists and craftspeople have shaped the city’s visual identity across generations, revealing how art, design, and architecture intersect across Southern California.

Nathan explores the early history of Hollywood, tracing the unexpected places where the entertainment industry began.