Sondi Sepenuk · October 30, 2025
It was billed as “It’s a Wrap! The Last Brookside Block Party,” but residents are hoping that not to be the case. On Sept. 28, Brookside held its 43rd annual […]
Helene Seifer · November 30, 2023
Tucked into the Hollywood Hills, the Monastery of the Angels, established in 1924, might seem an unlikely place to find sweet treats, but the large sign promoting “MonasteryGoodies.com” at the […]
Sondi Sepenuk · June 29, 2023
About 40 friends and neighbors dragged blankets, pillows, picnic fixings and even their pets to Brookside’s annual Family Movie Night in the Park, June 11, sponsored by the Brookside Homeowners […]
John Welborne · January 26, 2023
Atop Mt. Hollywood in Griffith Park Four score, or more, hikers headed from Griffith Observatory up to the top of Mt. Hollywood on Jan. 7 to dedicate the Tom […]
John Welborne · June 30, 2022
June of each year, the summer solstice in particular, always was a favorite time for former city councilmember Tom LaBonge. It was a day when “Mr. Los Angeles” loved to […]
John Welborne · April 28, 2022
As COVID-19 fades into history (we hope), there is further evidence of local denizens starting to get “out and about.” After a couple of years of lackluster Easter plans, due […]