Archive for July, 2016
Regina Chung found a house and true love in Windsor Square
When Regina Chung saw a home for sale in Windsor Square in 1984, she had barely ventured into the neighborhood, mostly admiring its tree canopy-lined streets from afar. Interest rates were a whopping 18 percent, but Regina and her husband Jim were undeterred, and with help from relatives, they were able to raise enough money […]
Academy diversifies under Cheryl Boone Isaacs’ watch
Cheryl Boone Isaacs lives in exciting times, perhaps among the most exciting in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ nearly 90-year history. As president, the Windsor Square resident heads the organization which recently changed up its membership and governing board. Nearly half of the latest class of new members is now women and […]
Mother relocates office, home after discovering Larchmont
When Vivian Gueler signed a lease for office space on Larchmont Blvd. in 2011, she knew she had stumbled onto something special. Five years later, she is a local resident, has a child enrolled in a nearby preschool, and is volunteering to help organize the Larchmont Family Fair. “The neighborhood is really unique,” says Gueler, […]
Real Estate Sales
Real Estate Sales* Single family homes 363 S. Las Palmas Ave. 237 S. Hudson Ave. 248 S. Van Ness Ave. 439 S. Orange Dr. 517 N. Gower St. 158 N. Highland Ave. 338 S. Orange Dr. 346 N. Arden Blvd. 449 S. Orange Dr. 435 N. Arden Blvd. 939 S. Highland Ave. 157 N. Citrus […]
Paramount plan considered at City Hall
The Los Angeles Planning Commission held a public hearing in the John Ferraro Council Chambers at City Hall on July 14 to consider the Paramount Pictures Master Plan. Following all presentations and testimony, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny a proposed sign district and the use of super graphics and digital displays. The Commission […]
Howard hits the beat for the LA Phil
A local resident has been tapped for the coveted position of principal percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Matthew Howard will replace Raynor Carroll, who is retiring after 32 years with the orchestra. Born and raised in Brookside, Howard attended Hamilton High Music Academy. He went on to earn his undergraduate degree at USC Thornton […]