Archive for May, 2013
Real Estate Sales for May 2013
Real Estate Sales* Single family homes 621 S. Mansfield Ave. 332 N. Las Palmas Ave. 300 N. June St. 224 N. Van Ness Ave. 611 N. Cherokee Ave. 560 N. Beachwood Dr. 914 S. Hudson Ave. 355 S. Citrus Ave. 153 N. Ridgewood Pl. 606 N. Lucerne Blvd. 591 N. Irving Blvd. 926 S. Lucerne […]
Larchmont Chronicle celebrates 50 years!
It was Party Central at the Larchmont Chronicle’s Golden Jubilee celebration at The Ebell of Los Angeles in May. Some 300 guests were treated to entertainment featuring singers Jan Daley and Melissa Allen, comedienne Peggy Bartenetti and auctioneer/singer Councilman Tom LaBonge. Loyce Braun supplied the lyrics and video script while a “flash mob” waved newspapers […]
Millennium two towers would be tallest in area
The business community hails the economic activity the Millennium Hollywood mixed-use project will generate. Neighborhood groups oppose the development, and city officials have voiced concerns of the sheer size: two towers, each reaching more than 50 stories. “I hope they could be lowered… greatly,” Councilman Tom LaBonge said in a phone interview last month. “I […]
Cultural Day a global hit at Third Street Elementary School
“Welcome to Our World” was the theme for Third Street Elementary School’s 7th annual Cultural Day, held in May. More than 800 students, family and friends attended the all-day affair which featured more than 30 booths inspired by cultures from all over the globe. Highlights included a visit by Councilman Tom LaBonge as well as […]
Olio lives up to its name; 16 meat selections at M Grill
Usually when a pizza craving hits, I take out a fine pie from Village Pizzeria, or indulge in the gourmet styling of Mozza’s thin-crust beauties. This time my son and I headed down Third St. to chef/owner Bradford Kent’s Olio Pizzeria & Cafe. Taking stools at the counter in front of the blazing wood-fired oven […]
Streets held hostage by city for king’s ransom
Residents of Hancock Park were shocked to read in the “Los Angeles Times” that their streets are some of the worst in the city. And that is saying something as L.A.’s streets are the worst in the country. Underlying the sorry condition of our lunar–cratered streets is the failure of the mayor and City Council […]
