Alan LaGuardia

Hi! I'm Alan LaGuardia, a Los Angeles-based journalist, editor, content strategist, ideation specialist and photographer. I've written for the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Sacramento Bee, Orlando Sentinel and many public-facing and business-to-business websites and publications.

In my spare time, I enjoy the cityscape and architecture/design of LA via foot or two wheels, and cook (and eat) as much as is healthfully possible.

Published Work

A sampling of current editing and writing projects

Los Angeles Times • 6th January 2019

Los Angeles Times: Las Vegas Guide

The LA Times' Las Vegas Guide, which has returned after a hiatus due to COVID-19, is a quarterly native/edit print magazine inserted into the Los Angeles Times and San Diego Union-Tribune. My role involves overseeing all content direction, ideating a story list, assigning stories to freelancers or writing, editing and proofing and content upload.

23rd December 2020

AppleTV+ Special Section for LA TImes: Ted Lasso

An in-universe special print section for AppleTV+ series Ted Lasso's FYC campaign. My roles included content ideation, art direction, comms and edits.

Los Angeles Times Brand Publishing • 28th February 2021

Mixed Plates: Peru's 'Gastronomia Mestiza' Spans Centuries, Continents

In a global society, it’s hard to envision a time when markets were not well stocked with products that have their origins in every corner of the world, fresh and ready to savor. However, it’s only been a fraction of human existence where meats and produce now considered staples were available to those who lived outside their native regions.

Los Angeles Times • 27th August 2020

Amid pandemic, this Atwater Village chicken restaurant is thriving

It’s likely no one would prefer to open a business during one of the most challenging times in history. However, when Chicken N Chips, an Australian-style rotisserie chicken restaurant, enlivened a sleepy stretch of Fletcher Dr. in Atwater Village at the beginning of 2020, its founders had done exactly that.

Los Angeles Times • 6th January 2019

An Autumn Unmatched: Fall in South Korea

Native travel piece printed in the Los Angeles Times supporting the Korean Tourism Organization.

Los Angeles Times • 18th March 2019

A marvel of Mid-Century architecture and design

Stepping off the plane at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), you’re immediately pulled into the sight of the San Jacinto Mountains. The relaxed vibe of the airport, with an outdoor setting, puts travelers at ease immediately.

latimes.com • 18th January 2019

In February, take in desert views and modernist vistas

A current article for Visit Palm Springs on art events and Modernism Week.

Los Angeles Times • 7th January 2019

You've Discovered Koreatown, Now Discover South Korea

Interview and article about a Korean Tourism Organization event in downtown Los Angeles.

Chicago Tribune • 6th January 2019

The Chicago Auto Show: One of the Can't-Miss 'Stars' of the City's Events

Native marketing piece about the Chicago Auto Show written for the Chicago Tribune.