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Billboard blight, digital signs are on City Council agenda
Glowing billboards on Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA, Metro) properties within the City of Los Angeles are coming closer into view after the City Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council amend a zoning code that bans the flashing signs. At a Sept. 14 public hearing, the Commission approved Metro’s request to […]
Open House set for La Brea Tar Pits Master Plan Sept. 30
Public comments accepted until Oct. 27 Learn about proposed plans to reshape the design of the La Brea Tar Pits at an Open House for the plan on Sat., Sept. 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. The long-discussed new vision of the planet’s most important Ice Age fossil site will include the entire 13-acre area […]
Development moves forward with city notice, public comment
Finally, the 42-story Mirabel project is gaining some momentum. It’s been nine years since Wally Marks first brought to the Miracle Mile his vision for the skyscraper proposed at 5411 Wilshire Blvd. The City Planning Dept. released a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the 348-unit development last month. The NOP is the initial step in […]
Project bubbling at Beverly Hot Springs
Artesian well to be capped after 113 years? BREAKING NEWS! Just as this September issue was being readied for the printer, the City of Los Angeles Director of Planning terminated all proceedings relating to the project described here, in response to the developer’s August 22 letter requesting withdrawal of its application. Teresa Burkett Bourgoise, a […]
Sighs of relief with Selma encampment gone as students return
Parents and school officials breathed a big sigh of relief when a seemingly entrenched homeless encampment was cleaned up adjoining Larchmont Charter School’s Selma campus and its surroundings just in time for the first day of school. “Many parents said, ‘Hallelujah. This is amazing. We’re so happy,’” said school spokesman Dave duMonde. But, he added, […]
Enjoy ‘Taste’ of Boulevard Mon., Sept. 18
HopeNet food pantries’ 31st benefit Enjoy the end of summer while sampling sushi, dining on pizza and savoring bakery treats at HopeNet’s 31st annual Taste of Larchmont on Mon., Sept. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. Enter under a colorful balloon arch in the parking lot by the clock (209 N. Larchmont Blvd.) to pick […]
