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Local family-owned company celebrates 75 years in business

Billy Taylor · March 28, 2019

In 1944, anticipating a housing boom when World War II would end, Roy Shewfelt opened the doors to the Wilshire Escrow Company. Today, Roy’s descendants preside over the business, which […]

Petersen Automotive Museum marks 25 years on the Mile

Billy Taylor · February 28, 2019

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Petersen Automotive Museum, located at 6060 Wilshire Boulevard. To celebrate, the museum is hosting events all year long.  Brief history The Petersen […]

Six ficus trees on Larchmont slated for wood chipper

Billy Taylor · January 31, 2019

The city’s Urban Forestry Division announced Jan. 7 that it will consider a permit request to remove six healthy ficus trees at 606 N. Larchmont Boulevard. The mature side-by-side trees […]

Premium passes on sale for ladies’ golf

Billy Taylor · January 31, 2019

Tickets are now on sale for the return of the Ladies’ Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tourney at the Wilshire Country Club April 22 to 28.  In addition to daily and […]

Report finds urban forest not valued by policymakers

Billy Taylor · January 3, 2019

Hundreds of concerned residents and city staff members attended a presentation last month at City Hall to learn the first steps toward developing a citywide approach to improved urban forestry. […]

Ladies’ professional golf to return to Wilshire Country Club in April

Billy Taylor · January 3, 2019

The Ladies’ Professional Golf Association (LPGA) will return to the Wilshire Country Club April 22 to 28, 2019. The tournament will feature 144 of the world’s best female professionals competing […]

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