Tag: Mid City West Community Council
City programs for transients in public park stir debate
The connection between sidewalk encampments and criminal activity is increasingly a point of contention between policy makers and residents. Even the most sympathetic neighbors are struggling with the sense of danger that often accompanies groups of transients on residential streets. For one Mid City West resident, the suggestion of adding support programs for vagrants squatting […]
Choose GWNC directors, alternates for next two years
People over 18 years old who live, work or own property in the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council (GWNC) area may vote for TWO candidates in the Sun., May 1 election. Voting hours are from noon to 4 p.m., and all voting will take place on Larchmont Blvd. at the “Barking Lot” pet store at 366 […]
New movie museum stars in area drama
Premieres, galas and exhibits are expected to draw celebrities, tourists and cars, cars and more cars once the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opens at 6067 Wilshire Blvd. The impact of the six-story movie museum and “entertainment center“ is not being addressed in a draft Environmental Impact Report on the 208,000 square foot project, said […]
Council chair aims to increase turnout for fall election
Recruiting candidates for the upcoming general election for 45 seats on the Mid-City West Community Council (MCWCC) is a goal of newly elected chairman Tim Deegan. Deegan, director of guest services at the L.A. County Museum of Art, as served on the Council for three years, most recently as vice chair of the Transportation, Parking […]
