Archive for January, 2024
Projects fast-tracked at area expense?
507 N. Larchmont Blvd. and 800 Lorraine Blvd. Breaking news: At press time for this issue, our editors heard disturbing rumors that the allegedly “100 percent affordable” project proposed to replace a single-story bungalow on “Upper Larchmont” at 507 N. Larchmont Blvd. is not that at all. Not “100 percent affordable.” More information was due […]
Yes, local elections coming up — soon
U.S. House of Representatives, District Attorney, other races Local elections are just around the corner, once again. Mail-in ballots will begin appearing in voters’ mailboxes as early as Feb. 5. Voters have until Tues., Feb. 20, to register. In addition to the critical local races where voting will conclude on Tues., March 5, that date […]
Magic is in the air with Katrina Kroetch and Brendan McGuigan
Brendan McGuigan doesn’t believe in soulmates, but he told us that he knew very quickly that he’d found his in Katrina Kroetch. McGuigan, a marketing consultant who grew up in Mendocino, California, met Kroetch, a native of Portland, Oregon, two years ago on Tinder. The dating app was something Kroetch had tried a couple of […]
History abounds at the Monastery of the Angels — part 2
The Chronicle published an article in December on the Monastery of the Angels and the pumpkin bread and other treats it has provided for decades. Many locals have taken interest in the monastery over the years, and 2024 marks its 100th anniversary. In this issue, we provide additional historical information about this beloved (once) religious […]
‘A Woman’s Place’ art show at Ebell; deadline to enter is Feb. 8
An opening reception will take place on March 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. Thereafter, viewing will be available by appointment only, or during other public Ebell events. Three professionals from the Los Angeles arts scene will serve as jurors: Shana Nys Dambrot, arts editor for L.A. Weekly; Taylor Bythewood-Porter, […]
