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Menus detail history of eating habits
Two hundred menus from Los Angeles restaurants, some dating back to the 19th century, are in “To Live and Dine in L.A.: Menus and the Making of a Modern City.” The 222-page book by Josh Kun features menus from the extensive collection of the Los Angeles Public Library. As Kun writes, “Menus help us understand […]
Larchmont Family Fair draws thousands to Boulevard
Climbing walls, pony rides and water rollers were among the activities that drew kids and their families to the annual Larchmont Boulevard Association Family Fair on October 25. Fairgoers also visited the many booths along the boulevard, which was closed from Beverly Blvd. to First St. for the fair. Korean barbecue and homemade desserts were […]
Block party on Lucerne; firemen, psychic, egg toss featured
Hot dogs for the kids and a Persian menu for adults will be served at the 39th annual Lucerne Blvd. Block Party on Sun., Oct. 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. on the 300 block of S. Lucerne. “New this year will be psychic readings by Melinda Hess. Readings will book quickly so sign up […]
Cartoons, silent films at movie night in Brookside
A film historian and a composer will be special guests at the seventh annual Brookside Outdoor Movie Night in Memorial Park on Sat., Oct. 17 presented by Miracle Mile Toys and Games. Roy Forbes, coordinator, said the movies will start at 7:15 p.m., but he suggests to come early and have a family picnic in […]
Mom campaigns for stronger anti-gun laws
When Carolyn Brooks heard about the 2014 murders at the UC Santa Barbara, Isle Vista campus, she got angry, “This could have happened to my son,” she thought. That news propelled the Brookside resident into researching what could be done to put an end to gun violence. Her research led to the website, momsdemandaction.org, a […]
Paramount’s 25-year plan on community agenda
Meetings have already begun to inform residents on the changes proposed by Paramount Pictures for its 25-year Hollywood Project. Residents are invited to weigh in on the changes to the film studio’s 56-acre lot at 5555 Melrose Ave. and the addition of six new adjacent buildings. The proposed project would result in a net increase […]
