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Larchmont Animal Clinic still purring after 42 years on Boulevard
It’s all dogs and cats and high-tech equipment at Larchmont Animal Clinic. Since Dr. Jan Ciganek opened his clinic in 1973, his services have grown to include X-ray and blood chemistry machines alongside a dedicated surgery suite. “Everything’s changed. It’s more sophisticated. The quality of care has gone way up,” he said last month at […]
Beloved mail carrier retires, celebrated with proclamation
July 3, 2019, the day neighborhood mail carrier Carl Mitchell goes on retirement, will be the end of an era in the neighborhoods immediately surrounding the Larchmont Chronicle. The mail carrier has been delivering cheer and goodwill along with the mail to residents and businesses around Larchmont since 1980. 1975: Year of distinction It all […]
Around the Town: Reserve Corps honored; all aboard USS Iowa; NGA appreciation
Who would give up his or her weekends for no pay after months of grueling training? Some might do it for the excitement and adventure, but for the brave Angelenos, the motivation is a sense of duty to assist in doing what each can for community safety. Such is the mission of the Los Angeles […]
Episcopal School takes a family-style approach to lunch
Allow me to set the scene: More than a hundred students assembled around 16 tables — each topped with platters of steak and potatoes — singing together with a piano accompanist a popular melody from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood before sitting down to share a family-style meal. One might assume such a civilized assembly of students […]
Dean, professor, director of law library among speakers
USC history and accounting professor Jacob Soll and associate dean and director of the law library at Gould School of Law Pauline Aranas are two of the speakers addressing graduating seniors this month. Valedictorians, salutatorians, school heads and special presentations from senior classes are included in some of the other local ceremonies. Priscilla Sands, head […]
Around the Town: Galas, concert and scholarships toast the season
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) rolled out the red carpet for Music Director Designate Jaime Martin, welcoming him prior to the launch of his tenure next fall, and honored Margaret Batjer on her 20 years as LACO concertmaster at its annual concert gala May 2 at the downtown InterContinental Hotel. The evening’s musical centerpiece, led […]
