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Our pets enjoy kisses, walks on Larchmont and dressing up
We asked neighbors to send photos of their best furry friends for our annual Pets of Larchmont issue. And they did not disappoint! There’s Cowboy, a friendly Aussie-koolie, who’s “as cute as he is handsome,” and Rita, who is enjoying the good life after living on the streets of Mexico. Sally, a yellow 1-year-old Labrador, […]
Mark Peel, 66, put California cuisine on map
During his illustrious career, Chef Mark Peel would nourish diners and impress palates around the globe. But he also made time to judge the Larchmont Family Fair pie contest, raise funds for Larchmont Charter School and St. Vincent Meals on Wheels and man the grill at his Longwood neighborhood block parties. “Acts of service was […]
Modern Art Collection has modern touches in its new home
An audio tour that tells of a Picasso lover in his youth, and a 1920s ragtime piece, are both just a smartphone click away in the new home of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s permanent Modern Art Collection. Walk past touchless doors to enter the light-filled, thoroughly modern galleries filled with 250 works […]
Project Angel Food delivers hope, love, meals
The pandemic pushed Project Angel Food to ramp up and cook more meals than ever before — a whopping million were prepared and delivered last year, twice the number from the year before. The increase brought a total of 14 million meals served since the nonprofit opened its doors four decades ago. Project Angel Food […]
Last call for Rite Aid on Crenshaw? Windsor Village hopes so
“The Windsor Village Association (WVA) has for some time tried to work with Rite Aid about several issues without success, and we have reached a tipping point…” WVA President Barbara Pflaumer said. “The sale of alcohol is extraordinarily problematic for the neighborhood,” added WVA board member Jeff Estow. Estow is the closest neighbor to the […]
Summer, warm days lift spirits on Larchmont
Sunny skies and a warm breeze mean summer is on its way. The city, county and state rules allowing all of us to function more fully, starting June 15, have also lifted spirits of shoppers and diners on Larchmont Boulevard. Larchmont 100 Looking ahead to the fall, talks continue among Larchmont Boulevard Association (LBA) members […]
