Archive for June, 2015
History of Griffith-Banderas estate
Updated June 18 at 12:30 p.m. The Larchmont Chronicle searched its archives for a history of the just-sold home of Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith on Muirfield Road. The recent sale for $15.9 million is a record-breaker for the Hancock Park area. The 15,000 square foot residence commissioned in 1925 by Isidor Eisner sits on […]
One resident’s solution to texting drivers
Driving down any thoroughfare in Los Angeles, you may notice the person driving 40 miles per hour next to you is texting on a cell phone. Concerned parent Margot Grabie, Citrus Ave., finally had enough and decided to do something about it. “After seeing near crashes by drivers who were texting and driving, I’ve […]
Petersen Museum’s renovation debuts ‘racy’ first phase
Petersen Automotive Museum officials unveiled a racy exterior as the first phase of a $125 million renovation at the site at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. Featured are 308 stainless-steel “ribbons” that wrap around a red-painted building to evoke an image of speed. “This is a landmark, and it was a big step. Car guys are like […]
Lots of legwork returns S. Irving home to original elegance
You might have noticed that the façade of 153 S. Irving is changing. But if you were alive and living in Windsor Square 100 years ago, this “new” look would be a mirror version of the old. That’s because designer and builder Michael Tuohy of CleverTwist Design, Inc., has been slowly, painstakingly bringing the Irving […]
Kathy Whooley marks 30 years serving community
Kathy Whooley says she “fell into owning the business.” Thirty years ago, the Larchmont Medical building office was one of four facilities where Whooley was a physical therapist employee. In fact, Kathy had already built a sterling reputation as a fine therapist and good friend to all of her clients, many high profile. So […]
Ryu takes office July 1 following runoff victory
On July 1, David Ryu will take the oath of office to become City Councilman for the fourth district following his victory in the May 19 election. Ryu, who defeated Carolyn Ramsay by 1,600 votes in the race to replace Tom LaBonge as councilman, will govern an area from Sherman Oaks to Miracle Mile. His […]
