Some Bits: Nelson's LinkblogJan 3
Gundo tech scene: Overview of the Los Angeles aerospace startups, rooted in SpaceX but with a history going back much longer
https://www.economist.com/christmas-specials/2025/12/18/americas-fight-back-against-china-starts-in-los-angeles-in-flip-flops
#losangeles #elsegundo #hawthorne #aerospace #startups #gundo
America’s fight back against China starts in Los Angeles—in flip-flops

“Gundo” is the Silicon Valley of hard-headed patriotism

The Economist
Elijah RyuJan 3
What a difference in the view between Korea and America. Gone are the picturesque city views. I get a parking structure to look at and an airport to listen to now.

#ElSegundo #LosAngeles #LA #California #Hilton #HamptonInn #America #Travels #Traveler
California Politics HuddleOct 9

CPH Daily Bulletin 10/8/2025

What caused the massive #ElSegundo explosion? Refinery experts have some theories

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-10-08/what-it-takes-to-contain-a-oil-refinery-fire

#LosAngeles #California #Oil

What caused the massive El Segundo explosion? Refinery experts have some theories

Although refinery fires are not unheard of, industry experts say the sheer scale of the El Segundo fire last week raises concerns about what went wrong and requires a thorough investigation.

Los Angeles Times
Conspiracy of CartographersOct 3

The #Petrofuture maps of #LA--
66m sea level rise on a #ShellOil map, so not entirely apropos to the moment. At some point I'll find a #Chevron map to use.

#ElSegundo and #LAX fall into the gap between these maps.

More at https://conspiracyofcartographers.com/

Mathrubhumi EnglishOct 3
Massive blaze and explosion at Chevron refinery in El Segundo, California, on Oct 2, 2025. Fire crews battled flames; no injuries reported https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/chevron-refinery-fire-el-segundo-la-tsp9p356?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ElSegundo #California #chevron #news
JesseOct 3
Nothing like having a refinery bursting into flames be visible from your home to really get your blood pumping. #Chevron #ElSegundo
Dining and CookingSep 13, 2025

For great Italian food in El Segundo, bring the family to Mama D’s – Daily Breeze

I’ve been a great …
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Italiangourmet #beachcities #california #elsegundo #gourmet #gourmetfood #Italia #Italian #ItalianGourmet #Italiangourmetfood #italiano #italy #LosAngelesCounty #restaurantreviews #Restaurants #restaurantsfoodanddrink #thingstodo #topstoriesbreeze
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2282251/for-great-italian-food-in-el-segundo-bring-the-family-to-mama-ds-daily-breeze/

CaryMar 10, 2025
Ice plant, *Carpobrotus, *(invasive succulent) growing in the rocks near the beach in El Segundo, California. Pretty weed.
#succulent #California #ElSegundo #Beach #PhotoMonday #FotoMontag
OsoPortoAug 23, 2024
Saturday, stoked to be back in El Segundo during the Art Walk from 3-9pm. Come check out art, music and events all over town, and pop by to say hi at my usual spot on Grand Ave between Main and Richmond. See you there! #art #music #beer #kidsstuff #community #elsegundo #elporto #manhattanbeach #southbay #losangeles #mydayinla #socal #california osopor.to/popups
OsoPortoAug 23, 2024
Saturday, stoked to be back in El Segundo during the Art Walk from 3-9pm. Come check out art, music and events all over town, and pop by to say hi at my usual spot on Grand Ave between Main and Richmond. See you there! #art #music #beer #kidsstuff #community #elsegundo #elporto #manhattanbeach #southbay #losangeles #mydayinla #socal #california osopor.to/popups