Where the Sun Never Shines – Essays in Southern California History

The author describes various events in the history of Southern California, from the tragic to the comedic. Some are based on his own personal experiences.

Abraham Hoffman

About Abraham Hoffman (Los Angeles, California Author)

Abraham Hoffman

Abraham Hoffman was born in Los Angeles and attended Los Angeles City College and received B.A. and M.A. degrees from Los Angeles State College (now California State University, Los Angeles). He earned his doctorate in History at UCLA. Dr. Hoffman taught in Los Angeles schools for more than thirty years and has also been an adjunct professor at Los Angeles Valley College since 1974. He served on the board of editors for Southern California Quarterly, reviews books, and contributes articles to history publications. His books include Unwanted Mexican Americans in the Great Depression: Repatriation Pressures, 1929-1939; Vision or Villainy: Origins of the Owens Valley-Los Angeles Water Controversy; Mono Lake: From Dead Sea to Environmental Treasure. His latest book is California’s Deadliest Earthquakes. In addition to being a member of the Los Angeles City Historical Society, he is also a member of the Historical Society of Southern California, Organization of American Historians, Western History Association, Western Writers of America, and the Los Angeles Corral of Westerners.