Archive for July, 2015
Update on Farmers project at Ebell
The public is invited to see revised plans for the new residential development proposed for the former Farmers Insurance property along Wilshire Blvd. between Rimpau and Muirfield. The site includes the existing seven-story tower and two large parking lots. The meeting is at The Ebell, 743 S. Lucerne, on Wed., July 8, at 8 p.m. Density […]
Brookside residents begin drive for HPOZ
The threat of teardowns being replaced by McMansions has prompted Brookside residents to start the process to acquire an Historic Preservation Overlay Zone. In the meantime, Councilman Tom LaBonge has made a motion for an Interim Control ordinance as a temporary effort to stave off teardown permits. Jan Wieringa, chairman of the Friends of Brookside […]
Bungalow civil case dismissed; five-year limit had passed
The city won a civil lawsuit brought on by the Larchmont Bungalow when L.A. Superior Court Judge Stephanie Bowick dismissed the case on June 1. It was dismissed “with prejudice,” meaning the case cannot be refiled. The Bungalow failed to bring the matter to trial within five years as required by city code, said Rob […]
California Greenin’ wants your water-wise landscapes
With so many drought tolerant gardens popping up in our community, we’ve decided to hold a contest to showcase Larchmont Chronicle readers’ inspired water-wise landscapes. We’re searching for home-owners who recognize the responsibilities of gardening in a drought, and who have been inspired by these arid times to be creative while conserving water. If you’ve […]
Academy Museum gets final okay; MMRA readies to sue
A $300-million Academy Museum of Motion Pictures got rave reviews from the City Council June 24. A 13-0 vote paved the way for construction to begin as early as this summer. The Renzo Piano design includes a glass-domed 1,000-seat cinema to rise behind the Art Deco May Co. The building will be restored to its […]
Blend students create and perform in musical
An original production of “Bug Boy: The Musical” was performed in the Van Ness Elementary School auditorium on May 27. The 30-minute show was directed by teacher Anne Bell and performed by students from the Visually Impaired Resource Room. Earlier this year, Van Ness received a grant from the John F. Kennedy Center for the […]
