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Chronicle recognized by California publishers for homeless series

| June 1, 2023 | 0 Comments

The California News Publishers Association (founded in 1888) has recognized the Larchmont Chronicle and staff writer Helene Seifer as winners of the 2022 California Journalism Award. Last month, Seifer’s two-year “Giorgio” homeless series was awarded the second place prize in the Public Service Journalism category for larger weekly and monthly newspapers. The first place award […]

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Zev Yaroslavsky debuts book at Chevalier’s

Zev Yaroslavsky debuts book at Chevalier’s

| June 1, 2023 | 0 Comments

Two days before distribution of the June issue of the Larchmont Chronicle, Larchmont Boulevard was the scene of the launch for the long-awaited memoir by local resident and resilient elected official Zev Yaroslavsky. “Zev’s Los Angeles” made its debut at a talk and signing at Chevalier’s Books on May 30. The book is an informative […]

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Monsignor Fleming’s 50th

Monsignor Fleming’s 50th

| June 1, 2023 | 0 Comments

A large gathering of family, friends, neighbors and parishioners took place at the Parish Center (and indoor basketball court) of St. Brendan School on Sun., May 28 to celebrate with Msgr. Terrance Fleming his 50th year since being ordained a priest in the Roman Catholic Church. He has served the Archdiocese of Los Angeles since […]

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Father Gregory Boyle signed latest tome at Chevalier’s Books

Father Gregory Boyle signed latest tome at Chevalier’s Books

| June 1, 2023 | 0 Comments

Discussing his latest book “The Whole Language,” Father Gregory Boyle related to an audience at Chevalier’s Books the power of tenderness. The talk and book signing event took place on May 26. The book, his third and now available in paperback, is for sale at the store and elsewhere. Rev. Gregory J. Boyle, S.J. is […]

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Linda Dishman to leave a ‘strong’ Los Angeles Conservancy

Linda Dishman to leave a ‘strong’ Los Angeles Conservancy

| April 27, 2023 | 0 Comments

Linda Dishman, president of the Los Angeles Conservancy, is stepping down after helming the nonprofit for 31 years. “It has been a great run, but I feel the time is right to leave, both for me and for the organization,” Dishman told supporters  via e-mail in mid-April. “The Conservancy board and staff are strong, and […]

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Green corn tamale season!

Green corn tamale season!

| April 27, 2023 | 0 Comments

Founders of El Cholo honored with city square Green corn tamales have returned for their annual appearance at El Cholo (May through October). On the heels of the March 30, 2023 naming of the intersection of 11th and Western Avenue as Alejandro and Rosa Borquez Square, El Cholo owner Ron Salisbury and numerous dignitaries kicked […]

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