Brandon R. Reynolds
Brandon R Reynolds is a cultural spelunker living in California. He writes about how culture, science, art, and politics all find one another in the way-down dark.

An End-of-Life Battle
The right to die is another choice that’s under assault.

Hot and Bothersome
The downsides of desert solar projects.

California's Recall Recoil
Did we learn anything from the recall?

‘Something Goes Wrong, You Die’
Brandon R. Reynolds explains how he learned to stop worrying and love the jet packs.

Save the Movie Theaters!
Hollywood bold names are stepping up to save some of Los Angeles' most beloved movie theaters—but they can't rescue every one.

‘The Well of the Scribes’ Sculpture Resurfaces
An Alta magazine story leads to the discovery of a section of the "The Well of the Scribes" sculpture, which went missing 50 years ago. It was returned to L.A.'s Central Library. The search for the rest of it heats up.

Alta Helps Recover L.A. Library Sculpture Missing for 50 Years

Whatever Happened to the Well of the Scribes?
A prized sculpture of the Los Angeles Central Library disappeared in 1969. The city would like it returned if at all possible. (Late fees will be waived.)