In Search of Los Angeles Magic: Retracing Weetzie Bat’s Steps with Francesca Lia Block

Francesca Lia Block is gazing at the old-time Santa Monica Pier carousel, looking genuinely forlorn. “Is Esmeralda still here?” she asks an employee doing maintenance work on this early Thursday morning near the tawny and grey-colored ponies, now anchored in stillness on golden poles. “No, she’s been gone for a few years,” he replies ...