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Notes from the Westside
Canyon life, neighborhood guides, market thoughts, and my monthly "10 Good Things" — a few things worth knowing from a 4th-generation Santa Monica Canyon native.
Guide · Neighborhoods
Comparing the LA Westside's Best Neighborhoods
Santa Monica Canyon, Rustic Canyon, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Venice — how they differ, and who each one suits.
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10 Good Things · June 2026
Ten Good Things
This month: David Hockney's iPhone art, the 25 best tacos in LA, a Bolinas macramé saga, and my new Ocean Park listing.
Published June 17, 2026 Read the issue
10 Good Things · May 2026
Ten Good Things
My curated newsletter — ten things worth knowing about Westside real estate, canyon life, and the wider world, sent to friends and neighbors each month.
Published May 31, 2026 Read the issue
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