Archive for October, 2014
Local launches business to prepare for Big One
Brookside resident Roy Forbes experienced his first earthquake at age six while eating a pancake breakfast at Ky’s Place in Carson City, Nev., and he thought it was fun. But today, Forbes knows that earthquakes are not fun––they are deadly and take serious preparation to survive. Scientists consistently warn us that there is a 99.7 […]
L.A. landmarks featured in new book
Artist Barbara Thomason’s paintings of vistas, bridges, signs, streets and everyday landmarks are in her new book, “100 Not So Famous Views of L.A.” Among her subjects is El Coyote, painted in shades of reds. She writes it is noted for its margaritas and a burrito named after its first regular customer in the 1930s. “I’d […]
Animal Dermatology Clinic opens on Larchmont
While Fido might not need a nip and tuck, Animal Dermatology Clinic, 428 N. Larchmont Blvd., can do most everything else skin and ear related. Opened recently at 428 N. Larchmont Blvd., the clinic specializes in diagnosis and treatment of allergies, skin disease and chronic ear disease in animals. Specialized services include intradermal skin testing, video […]
Comedy Night benefits Wilshire Community Police Council youth programs
The El Rey Theatre will play host to the Wilshire Community Police Council’s (WCPC) annual fundraiser, providing a night of comedy with a “little jazz” thrown in on the side. The benefit, on Thurs., Oct. 23 at 7 p.m., will benefit the police cadet programs and the Wilshire community police station. Comedians scheduled to perform […]
Trailblazer Mary Caswell leaves legacy at Marlborough School
This October, Marlborough, the oldest independent girls’ school in Southern California, celebrates its 125th anniversary. Currently nestled right here in our own Hancock Park backyard, it took the vision of an orphaned, widowed woman to bring it to life. Mary Caswell was born in Paris, Me., in 1850, and was educated at private schools throughout […]
Neighborhood dog lovers unite to tell tales of their furry friends
Pets add so much to family life. Our puppy, Ginger, is now a frisky and, at times, challenging one year old who behaves like a typical “teen” challenging authority and acting out for attention. She follows me everywhere and is absolutely in love with my daughters Isabella and Amelia. It’s difficult to remember our life […]
