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Tom LaBonge honored with a native plant forest
Atop Mt. Hollywood in Griffith Park Four score, or more, hikers headed from Griffith Observatory up to the top of Mt. Hollywood on Jan. 7 to dedicate the Tom LaBonge Memorial Forest. Family and friends including former Mayor Eric Garcetti saluted the late, revered councilman of the former Fourth District. It was the second […]
Locking arms to address homelessness is top of mayor’s agenda
During her inauguration speech on Dec. 11, Mayor Karen Bass emphasized the need for all Angelenos to “lock arms” to address homelessness. She said that the voters elected her to lead and that she would, adding: “But I am also asking you, Angelenos, to join me in moving our city forward. “In addition to asking […]
Election 2022: New mayor in the neighborhood
Mayor-elect Karen Bass, in response to a question at her November 17 press conference held at the historic Ebell of Los Angeles, said she still was overwhelmed by her recent victory in the contest to become the new Mayor of Los Angeles. She said she had not even contemplated the details of moving into Getty […]
Election 2022 is underway
Local residents have begun voting in local, state and federal elections, in response to solicited and unsolicited ballots mailed by the Registrar – Recorder for Los Angeles County. The deadline to return ballots is Tues., Nov. 8. If you are a registered voter and have not received your large (approximately 9-1/2 inches wide by 5 […]
Tour Rimpau Boulevard homes Nov. 5
Tour three Hancock Park homes designed by legendary architects Roland E. Coate, FAIA, and Gordon B. Kaufmann, FAIA, on Sun., Nov. 5. The homes tour continues a long tradition going back to the founding of the local Windsor Square – Hancock Park Historical Society (WSHPHS) in 1976. This year’s WSHPHS tour event, from 11 a.m. […]
Miracle Mile and Carthay Circle celebrate at Bergin’s
Two historic neighborhoods celebrated their 100th anniversaries with a three-hour “happy hour” on Sun., Oct. 16, at Tom Bergin’s, 840 S. Fairfax Ave. Vintage 1920s and ‘30s attire was optional, and several flappers were present, including Kari Garcia and Kimberly Klein. Golden hats adorned many celebrants, of which there were dozens from both the Miracle […]
