Nona Sue Friedman · January 2, 2025
Last month, the Larchmont Chronicle reported about the prostitution problem plaguing the area along Western Avenue and its adjoining residential streets. The Chronicle relayed how the situation is adversely affecting the quality of life for residents throughout the area as well as impacting elementary and middle school students who are forced to see barely clad […]
Nona Sue Friedman · September 28, 2023
Neighbors of the home at 300 N. Plymouth Blvd. finally feel some relief. After neighbors’ efforts, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officially cited the house as a party house. This is the first step to close the house down for all future events. For months, nearby residents have been terrorized on a weekly basis […]
Nona Sue Friedman · June 1, 2023
You can get a ticket and a point on your license Recently, there has been much talk and annoyance about people parking in the center (turning) lane on Larchmont Boulevard, especially between Beverly Boulevard and First Street.The Larchmont Chronicle decided to find out if it’s legal. The short answer is “no.” Los Angeles Police Department […]
Nona Sue Friedman · June 2, 2022
“With so much foot traffic on Larchmont Boulevard, it’s the perfect place to host Coffee with a Cop,” said LAPD Wilshire Division’s Senior Lead Officer (SLO) Dave Cordova. According to Cordova, who oversees Larchmont Boulevard as part of his beat, monthly Coffee with a Cop is an informal gathering where residents can get to know […]
Billy Taylor · March 29, 2018
Property crime is on the rise, and homeowners are understandably alarmed. Reports of burglaries in otherwise quiet communities seem to come out on a daily basis. Figures indicate that, in the past two years, burglaries are up between six and 12 percent in the Chronicle’s distribution area alone. (Read more about criminal activity in Greater […]
Billy Taylor · March 1, 2018
Recent increases in criminal activity have alarmed residents, especially in single-family neighborhoods, where reports show an uptick in crime. As noted in this newspaper last month, the increases, primarily in property crimes and robberies, also have led the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to reallocate about 300 officers, beginning in January, to patrol duty across […]
