Welcome to The Classics - Our compilation series showing our favorite stories from the Great Big archive. Each episode brings together some of our most memorable Great Big Stories from years past: the dreamers, the makers, the one-of-a-kind originals. These classics remind us why some stories never fade.
From taco trucks to roller rinks, small-town mayors to prison dive schools, these are the classic California stories that capture the state’s heart and soul. Meet the people redefining food, community, and creativity in ways only Californians can. Sunshine, spirit, and a little bit of surprise, it’s all here in one collection.
00:00 - Introduction
00:17 - This Dog Is The Mayor Of My Town
11:30 - L.A.’s Best Indian Food Is in This Gas Station
13:39 - Grooving at California’s Most Retro Roller Rink
15:47 - The Car Wash With the Best Filipino Food in Cali
18:07 - This California Prison Teaches Inmates to Dive Deep
21:50 - Inside Compton's Finger-Licking Good Home Kitchen
24:14 - Bringing a Community Together Through Tacos
26:41 - The California Roll Was Invented in Canada
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