Columnist · July 30, 2026
By Brian Curran Los Angeles Historic Preservation Overlay Zone community groups and preservationists presented a unanimous rebuff of a new draft of Objective Design Standards upon their release in late […]
Guest · March 26, 2026
By Jack Brownlee Senate Bill 79 continues to be a hot topic, generating lots of controversy among local community groups in the area. SB79 upzones land within one-half mile of […]
Suzan Filipek · August 28, 2025
Last month the Los Angeles City Council voted 8-5 against Senate Bill 79, a state measure that would allow multistory buildings to be built near transit sites. Opponents of the […]
Casey Russell · September 26, 2024
Block party, time capsule are planned by students, parents, faculty and alumni Hancock Park’s Third Street Elementary School celebrates its centennial this year, and volunteer parents and staff have been […]
Suzan Filipek · May 30, 2024
A big push from City Hall to build affordable housing fast has left many communities perplexed and angry. Including ours. Called ED 1, the mayor’s executive directive to speed construction […]
Suzan Filipek · November 30, 2023
Score one for Hancock Park, Brookside, La Brea Hancock and single-family neighborhoods everywhere in Los Angeles. “We are taking a quick victory lap together, but we need to stay vigilant!” […]
