Community News

Sweet Lady Jane joining Boulevard businesses

Plus yoga fashion, Sichuan take-out A retail take-out location, just south of the Larchmont clock and surface parking lot, has been leased, and it soon will be another location for Sweet Lady Jane, a decadent dessert bakery. The lease for Sweet Lady Jane’s newest location at 203 N. Larchmont Blvd. has been signed, and construction […]

Chronicle recognized by California publishers for homeless series

The California News Publishers Association (founded in 1888) has recognized the Larchmont Chronicle and staff writer Helene Seifer as winners of the 2022 California Journalism Award. Last month, Seifer’s two-year “Giorgio” homeless series was awarded the second place prize in the Public Service Journalism category for larger weekly and monthly newspapers. The first place award […]

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 […]

New lounge-style jewelry store coming to the Boulevard

Larchmont Boulevard will become home to a new kind of jewelry store this fall. Emulating some European retail experiences, Larchmont Jewelers aims to provide clients with a relaxed, high-end lounge-type environment. Visiting Hing Wa Lee Jeweler’s newest retail store, customers will get a very Soho House vibe, according to the Boulevard’s new retailer. The Hing […]

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Loopers don’t have to be 18 to begin learning the craft

Anyone who saw Australian Hannah Green win the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro at Wilshire Country Club (WCC) April 30 had to notice her looper, Nate Blasko. Immediately after sinking the winning putt of the two-hole sudden death playoff, Green walked over and hugged the grinning Blasko. Of […]

Zev Yaroslavsky debuts book at Chevalier’s

Two days before distribution of the June issue of the Larchmont Chronicle, Larchmont Boulevard was the scene of the launch for the long-awaited memoir by local resident and resilient elected official Zev Yaroslavsky. “Zev’s Los Angeles” made its debut at a talk and signing at Chevalier’s Books on May 30. The book is an informative […]

Father Gregory Boyle signed latest tome at Chevalier’s Books

Discussing his latest book “The Whole Language,” Father Gregory Boyle related to an audience at Chevalier’s Books the power of tenderness. The talk and book signing event took place on May 26. The book, his third and now available in paperback, is for sale at the store and elsewhere. Rev. Gregory J. Boyle, S.J. is […]

OFF TO COLLEGE: Comedy writer’s book relays lessons learned in a college bar

While attending college at Syracuse University, Adam Lorenzo became the owner of one of the infamous bars in the college town in Upstate New York. First he just worked there. Then he found out the owner was selling it. Being the industrious guy that he is, he worked a deal, purchased the bar and continued […]

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Caps thrown, tassels moved at graduation ceremonies

Senioritis abounds as high schools prepare for graduation ceremonies. Seniors take a big sigh of relief for this bittersweet moment as they cross the stage, take their diplomas and move their tassels across their brims. Following are some of the ceremonies where students from the area are graduating. Immaculate Heart High School had one of […]

Torch will be passed to a new director at Plymouth preschool

Sondi Toll Sepenuk has been named the new director of much-loved Plymouth School. When the Brookside resident takes the reins in September, she will be the third director in the preschool’s 52-year history. “I’m thrilled and honored to be taking over. Plymouth is such an important part of my family life and many families in […]

Parties, nonprofit fundraisers, LBA mixer, police memorial

Butter, the Labrador retriever, stood guard at the front door, welcoming new and veteran moms from Larchmont Charter School to the return of the annual “Sisters of the Grape” wine tasting event at the home of chef, television personality and local Longwood Highlands mom Daphne Brogdon. The annual event hosted by Daphne, Julie Johnson and […]

Monsignor Fleming’s 50th

A large gathering of family, friends, neighbors and parishioners took place at the Parish Center (and indoor basketball court) of St. Brendan School on Sun., May 28 to celebrate with Msgr. Terrance Fleming his 50th year since being ordained a priest in the Roman Catholic Church. He has served the Archdiocese of Los Angeles since […]

Real Estate News

New neighborhood mural appearing on the Boulevard

Popular East Coast bakery Levain is planning to open its first West Coast site at 227 N. Larchmont Blvd. sometime before July 4. And in preparation for its debut here in Los Angeles, work is being done not just on the inside, but on the outside of this new Boulevard business. Incorporated into the design […]

Chateaux in the sky: Amazing apartments of Greater Wilshire

I always have to laugh a little when I hear pro-development YIMBYs refer to the neighborhoods of Greater Wilshire as “segregationist,” a term that in their parlance refers to anti-density or anti-apartment buildings, as if Hancock Park, Windsor Square, etc. were strictly single-family zones. Any resident who travels the paths of our bucolic communities knows, […]

Micro-forest’s macro accomplishments in Griffith Park

In a little corner of Griffith Park, known as the Bette Davis picnic area, a bushy green micro-forest teems with life. This 1,000-square-foot circular forest has grown from tiny seedlings planted June 19, 2021, to a towering 18- to 20-foot canopy only two years later, and fauna have noticed. The coast live oaks, hollyleaf redberries, […]