Natalia Alvarez, Author at Secret Los Angeles

Based in Madrid, Natalia is a globe-trotting journalist who grew up exploring Los Angeles through a steady diet of cinema, television, and frequent travels. With a background studying media across Madrid, Stockholm, and Sydney, she previously reported for Agencia EFE, Europe's major news agency. Armed with a Master’s in Music Business, you can usually find her hunting for the perfect soundtrack, dissecting West Coast pop culture, or uncovering the best LA secrets from across the pond. Contact: natalia.alvarez@feverup.com

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The world’s most visited museum is building its first permanent US home in Southern California: Tokyo’s viral teamLab is coming to Anaheim’s $4B district

Following record-shattering installations across the globe, teamLab has officially selected Southern California for its premier permanent home in North America. The Tokyo-based collective will anchor a...

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Following a stormy Halloween, Los Angeles braces for up to a 40% risk of heavy rainfall next week as an atmospheric river targets the West Coast

Southern California might need to dust off the umbrellas again. The National Weather Service announced there is a slight chance that an atmospheric river could bring heavy rainfall and high winds to th...

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In 1966, the historic L.A. Zoo transferred its animals to a modern facility; 60 years later, visitors can still walk directly inside the abandoned concrete caves at this wildly unique, free picnic area

If you are looking for an unexpected way to spend an afternoon in L.A., you need to head to Griffith Park. Visitors to the park can actually walk directly into abandoned animal cages and concrete ca...

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Meet the ‘patron saint of burrata’: The James Beard-winning chef bringing her 3-course ‘Chef’s Table’ menu to United Airlines’ LAX international flights

Angelenos traveling internationally are getting a massive dining upgrade. United Airlines is teaming up with the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series 'Chef's Table'. Together, they are launching a brand-...

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How to avoid long lines at the polls on election day in L.A. County

Election day is finally here. This is your last chance to cast your ballot for the midterm election. Over 5.5 million Californians have already voted early. However, there are still nearly 18 million r...

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Free bus, train and bike rides across Los Angeles today: L.A. Metro drops all transit fares for Election Day to help voters reach the polls

Voting in Los Angeles County is getting a major mobility boost. To ensure every voter can reach the polls without worrying about transportation costs or drop-off convenience, L.A. Metro offers free ri...

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Nearly 7 million L.A. residents were exposed to lead concentrations 80 times higher than normal from the Eaton Fire, according to a study

Millions of Los Angeles County residents breathed in dangerous levels of toxic metals last year. A new study from Caltech found that smoke from the Eaton Fire exposed locals to severe atmospheric cont...

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For its 10th anniversary, Michelin-starred Bistro Na’s is rolling out a $14 Peking Duck croissant collab with République and a rare $258 imperial duck

Temple City’s Michelin-starred Bistro Na’s turns 10 on November 18. To celebrate a decade of Imperial Chinese cooking, they are teaming up with LA’s most famous kitchens for a short run of one-time co...

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In 2017, Angelina Jolie paid $24.5 million for Cecil B. DeMille’s former Los Feliz estate; 9 years later it sold for $24.75 million

Angelina Jolie just closed a major real estate chapter in L.A. According to Hola! USA, the actress officially sold her historic Cecil B. DeMille estate for $24.75 million on September 24, 2026. She ori...

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Over 350 costumed dogs are taking over Long Beach this Saturday for the 25th annual ‘Haute Dog Howl’oween’ parade

Southern California’s favorite spooky pet tradition is officially back this weekend. On Saturday, October 31, 2026, the 25th annual Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade returns to Marina Vista Park in Long B...