Archive for December, 2014
Commission considers designs of Chandler home
Choice of paint color at a home at 455 S. Lorraine Blvd. was the “straw that broke the camel’s back,” said Ken Bernstein, manager, Office of Historic Resources, city Planning Dept. He made his remarks to the Chronicle after a meeting of the city Cultural Heritage Commission in November to consider design changes at the […]
Restrictions on demolition considered by Planning
Single-family homes in Larchmont Village, Miracle Mile and La Brea Hancock stand to be protected from demolition while city officials spend up to two years to tweak an anti-mansionization law. If approved, the interim control ordinance would temporarily halt demolitions in 15 neighborhoods feeling squeezed by new mcmansions towering over older, smaller homes, altering the […]
Spread joy with St. Vincent Meals on Wheels
When Gina Riberi left her practice as a commercial litigation attorney, she agreed to help out at her husband’s new technology business for a short time. Another decade would fly by before she would follow her calling and passion to help others. The task ahead was not an easy one. There are 25,000 non-profits in […]
Original owner of Chevalier’s Books interviewed 30 years ago
After 75 years of business, people in the Larchmont area know and love their neighborhood bookstore, Chevalier’s Books. In 1984, the Larchmont Chronicle carried an article about the store’s founder, Joe Chevalier, as the store celebrated its 45th anniversary. As the store now celebrates 75 years, here’s a look back at that article, written […]
Loyola High School kicks off sesquicentennial celebration
The first day of a year-long sesquicentennial celebration began on Nov. 16 with an inaugural 150th anniversary mass at Loyola High School. During the mass, which was celebrated by President Fr. Gregory Goethals and three former Loyola presidents and other clergy, a special apostolic blessing from Pope Francis was shared with the congregation. A celebration […]
St. James’ School teacher lauded for her 35 years of service
Paru Kammula was the star of the show at a recent reunion luncheon at St. James’ School. The event brought together alumni students and their families past and present to honor Kammula for her more than 35 years of service to the school. Also in attendance were former heads of school Fr. Chuck Rowins and […]
