Wow, Onyx, I’m a Bruin too! Didn’t realize that about you. My grandfather was in one of the first graduating classes, both my parents did their undergrad studies there, and now my son has applied and has his interview later this month (transferring junior).
One thing that freaked my little teen self out when I read that book was how the Manson family would go into San Fernando valley homes when all were asleep and do those “creepy crawlies” where they would just rearrange the furniture and leave. My parents used to leave the doors open, screens only, all the time. I started locking up the doors even though the Mansons were all in jail by then.
12 college girls in a Hollywood hills house, sounds like a lot of fun!!
Oh dear Lord! YES, those creepy crawls by “the Family.” And their “garbage runs!” One day, during their trial, several friends and I drove down to the Courthouse to get a look of those “family members” who stood (sat) on the sidewalk daily keeping “vigil.” They had also shaved their heads, so they were easy to spot. Filthy creatures, dressed in what resembled shapeless, old lady smocks and well-worn sandals of some sort. U.G.L.Y. Of course, they were begging (demanding) donations and holding court ... answering questions posed by tourists.
Yes, 12 to a house made it cheap to live and we were clean. Different schedules and pursuits also made living very convenient and simple.