Pasadena
Pasadena City Hall serves as the on-screen workplace for the staff in this popular NBC comedy about a small-town parks and recreation department.
What is Parks and Recreation?
Founded in 1958, this iconic Pasadena drive-in is famous for its charbroiled burgers, neon sign, and old-school carhop service.
What is Pie ‘n Burger?
I’m a fourth-generation Angeleno who has been fortunate enough to cover the region that I know well and love.
Who is Larry Mantle?
Host of AirTalk with Larry Mantle and FilmWeek
KPCC officially rebranded to LAist 89.3 on what day?
A) January 6th, 2023
B) February 7th, 2023
C) March 5th, 2023
B) February 7th, 2023
John H. Burnett named a city in this state ‘Pasadena’ because its lush vegetation reminded him of the California original.
What is Texas?
Food Friday first aired in August of what year?
A) 2022
B) 2023
C) 2024
C) August 2023
I grew up in Colton and graduated from Cal State Fullerton with degrees in journalism and American Studies. I've covered a range of issues from crime and public safety in the Inland Empire to immigration and business stories at the Chicago Tribune.
Who is Nereida Moreno?
she/her
Host, Midday/All Things Considered
How many times has the LAist garage door been hit/damaged during our residency?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
B) 5
In 1875, residents voted to name their new city— which of these was not on the ballot?
A) Granada
B) Indianola
C) Bajodena
C) Bajodena
Located downtown, this is the city's oldest and largest public market.
What is Grand Central Market?
I was born and raised in Southern California and graduated from the same high school as my parents. While I know Los Angeles is a sprawling metropolis, it's also my hometown, the place where I run into folks I grew up with when I am at the grocery store. I've had the same dentist for 35-plus years!
Who is Jenn Baughman?
she/her/hers
Director of Programming
A 1960s Dodge ad slogan declared ‘Put a Dodge in your garage, honey!’—this 1964 Jan & Dean hit, about a fast-driving senior nicknamed the ‘Terror of Colorado Boulevard,’ helped cement the campaign’s popularity.
What is The Little Old Lady (from Pasadena)?
Recognized as Pasadena’s oldest restaurant, Mijares Mexican Restaurant first opened its doors in what year?
When is 1920?
818 ‘til I die. I’ve grown up in the San Fernando Valley, which lays claim to many jewels — and oddities — from one of the state’s deadliest intersections to caves and canyons great for hikers to home of the best Salvadoran food in the region.
Who is Gillian Morán Pérez?
she/her/ella
Associate Producer
Planned in 1900, the California Cycleway—an elevated, toll-based bike highway—was designed to run from Pasadena to Avenue 54 in Highland Park, cutting through this, now public green space, along the way.
What is Central Park?
Gab Chabrán recently wrote about a local ghost kitchen, Hokkaido Fried Chicken, calling it “the best fried chicken sandwich I’ve ever eaten in L.A., hands down”—this eatery is located in what Los Angeles neighborhood?
Where is Koreatown?
I’m a roller skater, an embroidery artist, and the caretaker of an ornery asthmatic cat named Garlic.
Who is Emma Lehman?
On-Call Associate Social Producer