Greg Lucas

California’s 175th anniversary of statehood is Sept. 9 and we’re highlighting books that help explain who and what California is. Today I’m sharing one of my favorites, “California the Great Exception,” by Carey McWilliams. Take a look at the full l… instagr.am/p/DMauvk4SjRH/

California’s 175th anniversary of statehood is Sept. 9 and we’re highlighting books that help explain who and what California is. Today I’m sharing one of my favorites, “California the Great Exception,” by Carey McWilliams. Take a look at the full l… instagr.am/p/DMauvk4SjRH/

Donner Peak #donnerlake July snowballs: #California - ain’t nothing like it nowhere! @visitcalifornia @californiastatelibrary @castateparks instagr.am/p/DMGGwXIpTGV/

Donner Peak #donnerlake July snowballs: #California - ain’t nothing like it nowhere! @visitcalifornia @californiastatelibrary @castateparks instagr.am/p/DMGGwXIpTGV/

Sandstone Peak — the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains @santamonicamountainsnps @californiastatelibrary @castateparks #santamonicamountains #venturacounty #sandstonepeak instagr.am/p/DLnXqJqSGyX/

Sandstone Peak — the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains @santamonicamountainsnps @californiastatelibrary @castateparks #santamonicamountains #venturacounty #sandstonepeak instagr.am/p/DLnXqJqSGyX/

Try not to let it haunt your dreams #weirdcats #cats #freakout #creepycute instagr.am/p/DLSdsRrR70d/

Try not to let it haunt your dreams #weirdcats #cats #freakout #creepycute instagr.am/p/DLSdsRrR70d/

Cool branch #library looking a little ominous at night instead of the busy and bright of daylight. It’s true: No one becomes wise by chance @californiastatelibrary @myglendalelac #librariesofinstagram #californialibraries #glendalecalifornia instagr.am/p/DLDFb2LybMQ/

Cool branch #library looking a little ominous at night instead of the busy and bright of daylight. It’s true: No one becomes wise by chance @californiastatelibrary @myglendalelac #librariesofinstagram #californialibraries #glendalecalifornia instagr.am/p/DLDFb2LybMQ/

This is a full page 1973 newspaper ad. What still-in-operation Fortune 500 company placed it? No peeking til you read the ad through at least once instagr.am/p/DLAhx-ly1Ut/

This is a full page 1973 newspaper ad. What still-in-operation Fortune 500 company placed it? No peeking til you read the ad through at least once instagr.am/p/DLAhx-ly1Ut/

Did one dive in Sri Lanka. Want to do more when better visibility. Fun though! #scuba #divesrilanka instagr.am/p/DK98cLIy-Ye/

Did one dive in Sri Lanka. Want to do more when better visibility. Fun though! #scuba #divesrilanka instagr.am/p/DK98cLIy-Ye/

Ineffectual stilt fishing by yours truly in Sri Lanka. Couple of experts showing how it’s done. @srilanka #stiltfishing #stiltfishermen @californiastatelibrary instagr.am/p/DK2SBlUOJcl/

Ineffectual stilt fishing by yours truly in Sri Lanka. Couple of experts showing how it’s done. @srilanka #stiltfishing #stiltfishermen @californiastatelibrary instagr.am/p/DK2SBlUOJcl/

I can see where the name comes from. There’s lots in the @santamonicamountains. An indigenous species it also smells like maple syrup, which isn’t one of those fragrances you expect on the trail. No place like California. @californiastatelibrary @visitca… instagr.am/p/DKzrjuqysOl/

I can see where the name comes from. There’s lots in the @santamonicamountains. An indigenous species it also smells like maple syrup, which isn’t one of those fragrances you expect on the trail. No place like California. @californiastatelibrary @visitca… instagr.am/p/DKzrjuqysOl/

Not as bad as if you don’t have ice cream. Seen at the Village Bakery on Los Feliz. @californiastatelibrary #cake #icecream #juliachild #quotestoliveby @thevillagebakeryandcafe instagr.am/p/DKxDVCqulS6/

Not as bad as if you don’t have ice cream. Seen at the Village Bakery on Los Feliz. @californiastatelibrary #cake #icecream #juliachild #quotestoliveby @thevillagebakeryandcafe instagr.am/p/DKxDVCqulS6/