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Kalman Aron began sketching when he was 3 years old. He's now 93, and says if he didn't still paint and draw every day he would "die of boredom."

For over 90 years, this Holocaust survivor's art has kept him alive

At 93, Kalman Aron still paints everyday in his apartment in Beverly Hills. If he didn't paint, he says he would "die of boredom."

For over 90 years, this Holocaust survivor's art has kept him alive
Small and colorful bar with lights strung up, patrons raising their glass to the back wall

Why customers at this LA Tiki bar toast its original owner every Wednesday night

Why customers at this LA Tiki bar toast its original owner every Wednesday night
Man in sweatshirt with public defenders logo holds sign in Arabic

Federal judges have temporarily blocked parts of Trump’s immigration restrictions, but agents are still detaining people

Federal judges have temporarily blocked parts of Trump’s immigration restrictions, but agents are still detaining people
Man with beaten face on pavement, black and white still

Justin Chon seeks to fill a hole in the history of the Los Angeles riots

Justin Chon seeks to fill a hole in the history of the Los Angeles riots
Woman in rain parka holding sign that reads "I STAND WITH #IMMIGRANTNYC"

To protect their immigrant residents under Trump, some cities are arming them with lawyers

To protect their immigrant residents under Trump, some cities are arming them with lawyers

Los Angeles Is Bursting with Crystals

Crystal formations have been popping out of the cracks and crevices in the Los Angeles streetscape. They're all the work of one mad paper-folding genius.

Los Angeles Is Bursting with Crystals
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The love affair between Mexican Americans and Morrissey isn't that surprising

English singer-songwriter Morrissey has a staunchly loyal and maybe obsessive fan base. His shows are defined by audience members throwing themselves on stage, clamoring to hug him. But Morrissey's most loyal disciples come from a seemingly unexpected group — young Mexican Americans.

The love affair between Mexican Americans and Morrissey isn't that surprising

Sideshow Podcast: Gallery 1988: The Louvre of Fan Art

Jensen Karp, a.k.a. Hot Karl, built a fan art empire: Gallery 1988, a source for prints and sculptures dedicated to our favorite pieces of pop culture, from Ghostbusters to Breaking Bad.

Sideshow Podcast: Gallery 1988: The Louvre of Fan Art

Ghostbusters Fan Art Proves There's No Need for a Sequel

<p>Rumors continue to swirl that they're going to remake the beloved '80s films, but this new treasure trove of tribute art means we&nbsp;should leave the franchise alone.</p>

Ghostbusters Fan Art Proves There's No Need for a Sequel

Chris Stroffolino's Piano Van

The Scene: Los AngelesFrom The Organist, KCRW's podcast with The Believer magazine Chris Stroffolino is a Shakespearean scholar and a former member of the band Silver Jews. But the...

Chris Stroffolino's Piano Van

Track 16's Last Stop: Iconic Gallery to Become Train Station

The Scene: Los AngelesFrom KCRW's Which Way LA, hosted by Warren Olney It’s a sad irony for those of us who crave more mass transit that a special spot has to fall to make way for t...

Track 16's Last Stop: Iconic Gallery to Become Train Station

Goodbye, Hollywood (and Good Riddance)

Goodbye, Hollywood (and Good Riddance)

"Genius of Love" Gets Its Due

"Genius of Love" Gets Its Due

Daedelus Captures Lightning in a Bottle

Daedelus Captures Lightning in a Bottle

Sonos Sings ... Near You!

Sonos Sings ... Near You!