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Larchmont Boulevard is back and buzzing with activity
Five years ago, this newspaper was reporting nearly 25 percent vacancy in Larchmont Boulevard retail storefronts. Those days are past! Recognizing that most of Larchmont Boulevard’s restaurants and shops are now open, the Chronicle is focusing on shopping as well as dining in our annual guide this year. There are wonderful new businesses joining the […]
Open House set for La Brea Tar Pits Master Plan Sept. 30
Public comments accepted until Oct. 27 Learn about proposed plans to reshape the design of the La Brea Tar Pits at an Open House for the plan on Sat., Sept. 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. The long-discussed new vision of the planet’s most important Ice Age fossil site will include the entire 13-acre area […]
Sighs of relief with Selma encampment gone as students return
Parents and school officials breathed a big sigh of relief when a seemingly entrenched homeless encampment was cleaned up adjoining Larchmont Charter School’s Selma campus and its surroundings just in time for the first day of school. “Many parents said, ‘Hallelujah. This is amazing. We’re so happy,’” said school spokesman Dave duMonde. But, he added, […]
See Los Angeles history through the ‘windshield of the car’
Diane Isaacs was among the first to sign up to be a docent at the Petersen Automotive Museum after it opened its doors at Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue in June 1994. “My interest was not so much in cars, but rather the history of Los Angeles through the windshield of the car — which […]
Zoning considered for TV City; tours, drinks offered
The developer of the proposed expansion of the vast Television City property at Beverly Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue is making a full-court PR press throughout the community surrounding the project directly north of, and adjoining, the Original Farmers Market and The Grove. Tours are being offered of the historic Television City facilities, where the project […]
Parking in the center lane on Larchmont is not legal
You can get a ticket and a point on your license Recently, there has been much talk and annoyance about people parking in the center (turning) lane on Larchmont Boulevard, especially between Beverly Boulevard and First Street.The Larchmont Chronicle decided to find out if it’s legal. The short answer is “no.” Los Angeles Police Department […]
