Peter Fimrite
pfimrite.bsky.social
Peter Fimrite
@pfimrite.bsky.social
Writer, aficionado of sports/games. Will mix Corpse Revivers and tell off-color jokes when the mood dictates and/or we are at Stinson Beach
Salsa with my daughter
July 31, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Blue has failed again. Its now time to paint the Marin County Civic Center roof gold, like Frank Lloyd Wright wanted. open.substack.com/pub/peterfim...
Time to Build the Golden Dome
Why won't county officials honor Frank Lloyd Wright and paint the Marin County Civic Center roof gold?
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April 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
In memory of the Zorthian Ranch, founded by my uncle and run now by my cousin Alan Zorthian www.latimes.com/california/s...
Zorthian Ranch, 'a magical, deep labyrinth' of art, suffers major damage in Eaton fire
Since 1946, the Zorthian Ranch has served as a haven for creatives who wanted to escape the confines of urban living. Last week, the Eaton fire ripped through the ranch, leaving ashes in its wake.
www.latimes.com
April 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
My story reflected by my mother open.substack.com/pub/peterfim...
Love Letters from a Troubled Past
Cleaning out my mother's house and clearing my conscience
open.substack.com
March 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Nice views from the deck
March 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Zorthian Ranch was my uncle’s — now my cousin’s — ranch. Almost everything except the old adobe house and another small structure on the property was destroyed. Lost were numerous paintings by my uncle, a well known artist. www.latimes.com/california/s...
They outran the flames in Altadena, wondering how they lived through the fury
Two handymen escaped the Eaton fire while embers hit their faces. The flames 'came down the hill at 80 miles per hour and cut through a Jeep Wagoneer like a blowtorch.'
www.latimes.com
January 13, 2025 at 4:22 AM
My uncle’s property, Zorthian Ranch, which dates back to 1946 and was known for its parties and guest list of artists, celebrities and scientists. Andy Warhol, Charlie Parker, Ray Bradbury and physicist Richard Feynman burned. www.latimes.com/california/s...
Altadena had soul, solitude and community. Can those qualities survive devastating firestorm?
The Eaton fire cut a brutal swath through Altadena and a cherished way of life in this eclectic foothill community it upended.
www.latimes.com
January 13, 2025 at 4:11 AM
A recent piece about life, death and personal baggage open.substack.com/pub/peterfim...
Love Letters from a Troubled Past
Cleaning out my mother's house and clearing my conscience
open.substack.com
January 12, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Well said:
Fagan still receives tips and confessions from readers about the unsolved case.

In this interview, the long-time Chronicle reporter debunks some of the common theories found on Reddit.
Debunking Zodiac Killer theories: Chronicle reporter responds to Reddit questions
YouTube video by San Francisco Chronicle
youtu.be
January 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM