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Residents voice concerns with TVC Plan’s traffic and density
The Final Environmental Impact Report for the TVC 2050 Project proposed development at Television City was released by the Los Angeles City Planning Dept. on Nov. 21. “The Project would establish the TVC 2050 Specific Plan to allow for the continuation of an existing studio use and the modernization and expansion of media production facilities […]
Hancock Park condo residents sue over ‘life-threatening’ flooding
When it rains, it really, really pours at The Rossmore. During one heavy storm last winter, 29 cars were flooded in the condominium complex’s underground parking garage at 585 N. Rossmore Ave. “Every car was a total loss,” said Caroline Debbané, president of The Rossmore Owners Association (the condo residents’ HOA). Some cars even floated […]
Neighborhoods under threat, say homeowners
Los Angeles’ residential, tree-lined streets have long been a treasured part of our city. But, according to local homeowners groups, those streets are under threat by a state-mandated City of Los Angeles rezoning plan that would allow construction of four- to five-story buildings next to single-family homes. Under its draft plan, the city is proposing […]
Connelly to launch new ‘Lincoln Lawyer’
Michael Connelly will sign copies of his latest novel, “Resurrection Walk,” on its publication day, Tues., Nov. 7, here in Los Angeles. The book launch will take place beginning at 6 p.m. at The Ebell of Los Angeles, 741 S. Lucerne Blvd. The $35 ticket price for the event, sponsored by Chevalier’s Books on Larchmont […]
Las Madrinas turns 90 with another ($5M!) endowment pledge
Las Madrinas, the oldest philanthropic auxiliary of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), celebrated its 90th birthday last month. Don’t let its age fool you. The group continues to fund innovative programs, including its most recent: a $5 million pledge to support the Las Madrinas Chair and Endowment in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics headed by Dr. Douglas Vanderbilt. […]
‘Major issues’ surface at TV City development, opponents say
A document setting forth “several egregious issues” for an expansion project at Television City at Fairfax Avenue and Beverly Boulevard was recently unearthed by people opposed to the project. The 46-page TVC 2050 proposed Specific Plan “rewrites” height limits in the municipal code, includes a maximum of 10 liquor licenses and would prevent the public […]
