Archive for January, 2014
Theme song for Los Angeles to debut to millions
Los Angeles radiates in Justin Chart’s YouTube videos, which showcase its purple sunsets, neon Hollywood signs and palm-lined streets. The Rossmore Ave. resident felt the city “that has enchanted millions around the world” needed a theme song to match its sunny, energetic spirit. So he recorded one, “Los Angeles The Song,” which to date, has […]
Looking for a new workout? Sweat it out at Flywheel on Larchmont
The last time I took a spinning class was 15 years ago. So when my editor assigned me the job of writing an article about Flywheel on Larchmont, let’s just say jumping for joy was not part of the workout. But it’s my job, and I’ll do anything for my favorite local newspaper. The moment […]
Councilman Tom LaBonge’s successor needs to answer three questions
While the primary election to replace termed out City Councilman Tom LaBonge is 14 months away, there is no shortage of candidates who have tossed their hats into the ring. But before we even pay attention to their campaign propaganda, we need a better understanding of how each candidate proposes to address the city’s financial […]
Birdhouses added to Root2Bloom landscaper’s local perch
Bet you didn’t know you needed a birdhouse, did you? Well, after seeing the abundant display of birdhouses at Robert Fisher’s local landscape store at 407 S. Fairfax, Root 2 Bloom, you may wonder how you ever lived without one. “They are works of art,” says Fisher. “They’re so incredibly unique.” The birdhouses, crafted by […]
Peace monument designed by Oscar winner
Arnold Schwartzman incorporated shrapnel from the Demilitarized Zone for his 20-foot-high monument, “Peace Bell Memorial,” unveiled Dec. 20 at the Korean War Memorial Museum in Seoul. The Sycamore Ave. resident is familiar with war, having served in Korea, and in producing and directing an Oscar-winning documentary on the Holocaust, “Genocide.” His more recent work is […]
Real Estate Sales
Real Estate Sales* Single family homes 4922 W. 8th St. 341 S. Arden Blvd. 223 S. McCadden Pl. 211 S. McCadden Pl. 340 S. McCadden Pl. 623 S. Arden Blvd. 179 S. Plymouth Blvd. 542 N. Las Palmas Ave. 465 N. June St. 107 S. Citrus Ave. 343 N. Citrus Ave. 230 N. Ridgewood Pl. […]
