Archive for October, 2023
City’s Housing Element threatens our historic districts
In October the governor signed 56 new housing bills in an effort to address California’s housing crisis. The majority of these only continue to chip away at the issue through making construction a little bit easier here, offering an incentive there, or by enacting greater tenant protections, all in the elusive pursuit of bringing the […]
AIA/LA fundraiser to be at new headquarters Nov. 30
The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles Chapter (AIA/LA) will hold its annual Design Awards Ceremony Thurs., Nov. 30, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. The event serves as the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year and will honor the 2023 Design Award winners, Next LA winners and board of director’s honorees. Having recently relocated its […]
Aha! moment during pandemic inspires cookbook by Silverton
For Proust, a delicious Madeleine cookie launched his acclaimed book, “In Search of Lost Time.” For Nancy Silverton, an excellent peanut butter cookie sent her on a baking journey that filled the lost time of the pandemic. At the start of the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, chef, restaurateur and cookbook author Silverton noticed all the […]
Larchmont Family Fair comes to town Oct. 29
Costume contest, talent show and rides are at the Fair The Larchmont Family Fair comes to the Boulevard Sun., Oct. 29, from noon to 5 p.m. This year’s “Fun for Everyone” theme seems appropriate, as the lineup includes a wide variety of entertainment, food and fun. Visitors will be able to peruse the many booths […]
Larchmont Boulevard is back and buzzing with activity
Five years ago, this newspaper was reporting nearly 25 percent vacancy in Larchmont Boulevard retail storefronts. Those days are past! Recognizing that most of Larchmont Boulevard’s restaurants and shops are now open, the Chronicle is focusing on shopping as well as dining in our annual guide this year. There are wonderful new businesses joining the […]
