Nona Sue Friedman
Nona Sue Friedman's Latest Posts
Barnsdall opens its crafty doors
Barnsdall Arts, which includes the adult arts center and the junior arts center and gallery, is a creative treasure trove situated high on Olive Hill. Its closure during COVID-19 was an opportunity for the city-owned property to have some much-needed repairs. Now, four long years later, it’s fully open, again. And they had a party […]
Hochman, vying for District Attorney, visits Larchmont
Nathan Hochman is campaigning to be elected the next District Attorney (DA) of Los Angeles County. In late June, he told a group of locals, “The race is not about politics, but who is going to keep you safe for the next four years.” He emphasized that California law specifies that the position of County […]
Farewells abound for retiring Senior Lead Officer Joe Pelayo
Senior Lead Officer (SLO) Joe Pelayo is retiring at the end of June after being part of the neighborhood for the last 17 years. His own community police station, the Olympic Division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), along with the Wilshire Rotary Club, celebrated his service to the city last month. LAPD Olympic […]
Chevalier’s Books seeks to become a community hub
Chevalier’s Books, at 133 N. Larchmont Blvd., wants to make its shop a hub for the community, according to the store’s new general manager, Mackenzie “Mack” Van Engelenhoven. “We want people [of all ages] to gather, learn and socialize at the store.” In March, she became the manager of the oldest independent bookstore in Los […]
Like a rock star — mayor visits LCS
Following up on her Inside Safe program Mayor Karen Bass received a rock star reception from more than 900 students ages 9 to 14 and staff at Larchmont Charter School’s Selma campus, 6611 Selma Ave., on June 4. “I’ve never been greeted like this before,” she said with a beaming smile. She visited the campus […]
