Archive for June, 2016
Paramount 25-year master plan is moving forward
The new Master Plan for Paramount Pictures received its first public hearing on May 16 as part of the city’s approval process, with more than 100 people in attendance. Held at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, the three-hour meeting was a chance for the Dept. of City Planning to obtain testimony on the project’s […]
Victorian home of pioneer Van Nuys ‘moved’ to Lorraine Blvd.
For many years, the son of Isaac Newton Van Nuys called Windsor Square home. J. Benton Van Nuys and his wife, Emily, briefly lived in a Victorian home built in 1890 by his father on the north side of Sixth Street, west of the site of today’s Good Samaritan Hospital. Benton’s widowed mother had concluded […]
UPS store delivers in Larchmont Village
Tatiana and Christophe Moerenhout were driving around looking for a location for their new UPS store franchise, when they found the perfect spot: 325 N. Larchmont Blvd. “The location is fantastic,” said Tatiana of the store’s location on the ground floor of the Larchmont Medical Building. Georgia-based United Parcel Service officials had suggested a smaller […]
Miracle Mile moves ahead in saving its historic past
After several community workshops, a thorough survey of the area and city officials getting on board, Miracle Mile is moving forward with obtaining an Historical Preservation Overlay Zone ordinance. The ordinance, if adopted by the City Council, would protect the Mile from teardowns of its many Period Revival homes and preserve the character of the […]
Donors move LACMA’S plans forward
Two donors made recent pledges totaling $75 million, adding to the coffers of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and moving its ambitious plans forward. Elaine Wynn, co-chair of the board and co-founder of Wynn Resorts, pledged $50 million to kick off the next phase for the Peter Zumthor-designed permanent collection building. A. […]
Scientists, executives, actors inspire seniors
This year is Larchmont Charter’s first graduating class, plus an actor, a Fox executive and scientists are among area commencement speakers for this year’s graduating classes. Rita Tuzon, executive vice president and general counsel at Fox Network Group, addressed 100 Marymount High School seniors May 27 at their on-campus graduation ceremony. Eighty-four Buckley seniors selected […]
