Archive for May, 2019

Tom Bergin’s historic status up in the air — stay tuned

Tom Bergin’s historic status up in the air — stay tuned

| May 30, 2019 | 2 Comments

In a clever parliamentary maneuver, the land-use lawyer for the current owners of Tom Bergin’s, the restaurant and tavern located at 840 S. Fairfax Ave. since 1949, threw a monkey wrench into the process to declare the property a city Historic-Cultural Monument. Following a unanimous recommendation made in March by the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC), […]

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SB 50 delayed, not deceased

SB 50 delayed, not deceased

| May 30, 2019 | 2 Comments

Through the leadership of state Sen. Anthony Portantino, resident and former mayor of La Cañada Flintridge, and who represents a broad swath of Los Angeles County, consideration of SB 50, proposed by state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco, has been delayed temporarily. As chair of the state Senate’s Appropriations Committee, Sen. Portantino announced May […]

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WS-HPHS gathered at H.W. O’Melveny house in May

WS-HPHS gathered at H.W. O’Melveny house in May

| May 30, 2019 | 0 Comments

The H.W. O’Melveny house was the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society (WS-HPHS) venue for a talk by David Silverman May 19. Advertised as “An Afternoon on Architecture,” WS-HPHS president Richard Battaglia and his committee arranged for Silverman of LA House Histories to describe for members and guests the story of pioneer lawyer H.W. O’Melveny’s house, […]

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Philippe’s welcomes exhibit. Are there changes at Langer’s?

Philippe’s welcomes exhibit. Are there changes at Langer’s?

| May 30, 2019 | 0 Comments

Philippe The Original (1001 N. Alameda St.) is as doused in history as the famous “French Dipped Sandwiches” its original owner claimed to have created. Today, the 111-year-old establishment is showcasing another bit of history — Hollywood history — with its new exhibit, “Hollywood’s Golden Spike.” Established in 1908 by Philippe Mathieu, the restaurant has […]

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Gay marriage, a cigar factory and amazing magic take the stage

Gay marriage, a cigar factory and amazing magic take the stage

| May 30, 2019 | 0 Comments

Daniel’s Husband by Michael McKeever takes place in the elegant townhouse of Daniel Bixby (Bill Brochtrup) and his partner, novelist Mitchell Howard (Tim Cummings). Terrific scenic / props design by DeAnne Millais.  Daniel and Mitch are entertaining Mitch’s agent Barry Dylon (Ed F. Martin) and his latest, very young boyfriend, professional caregiver Trip (Jose Fernando). […]

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Real Estate Sales

Real Estate Sales

| May 30, 2019 | 0 Comments

Single-family homes 72 Fremont Pl. 130 S. June St. 161 N. June St. 953 S. Longwood Ave. 722 S. Muirfield Rd. 621 N. McCadden Pl. 262 S. Irving Blvd. 107 S. Citrus Ave. 533 N. Arden Blvd. 838 S. Mullen Ave. 330 N. Lucerne Blvd. 544 Lillian Way 145 N. Arden Blvd. 107 N. Lucerne […]

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