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YIMBYs vs Preservationists: Roundtable suggests uneasy détente

Columnist · March 28, 2024

Hot on the heels of recent community discussions on two proposed ED1 (Mayor Bass’ Executive Directive 1) affordable housing projects in Larchmont Village at 507 N. Larchmont Blvd. and in […]

Citrus Square’s time has come! Community seeks recognition

Columnist · January 25, 2024

As regular readers of my column can attest, I have covered the history and the travails of Citrus Square many times. For neighborhood preservationists, it is “the one that got […]

Cub Scout Pack 16 Raingutter Regatta: ‘Scary’ and ‘Artistic’ results

Columnist · December 28, 2023

By Jim Kalin Local Cub Scout Pack 16 held its annual Raingutter Regatta race Nov. 10 at the St. Brendan School gymnasium. The Tigers, which are the youngest scouts, were […]

Ring in the New Year with joy and promise for preservation

Columnist · December 28, 2023

I am happy to say that 2023 was a good year for preservation with lots of activity and few major losses. There was an increased focus on the preservation of […]

Private lessons are a great holiday gift for young athletes

Columnist · November 30, 2023

It’s that time of year, when holiday gifts add to the kids’ already overwhelming cluster of belongings, worldly goods, and… just… STUFF! Since it’s impossible not to give something material […]

Ridgewood Place, St. Andrew’s Square were just designated

Columnist · November 30, 2023

It is my distinct honor to announce that Greater Wilshire has two new official historic districts to add to its collection. The California State Historic Resources Commission on Nov. 3 […]

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