June 30, 2012 from 9am to 2:30pm – West Los Angeles District Yard
0 Comments 0 LikesSurprisingly, the Planning Commission has approved the Swerdlow 7-Eleven project at 4436 Sepulveda Boulevard. In spite of efforts by local residents over a period of years to raise the consciousness of government and committee members who decide these things, it now feels very possible that we will have our sixth 7-Eleven within city boundaries and a third one located on Sepulveda for those who enjoy stopping their cars at short intervals to refill their soda cups.
Imagine that. Three…
As you have no doubt read, Los Angeles just made history by becoming the largest city in the world to ban plastic bags in supermarket checkout lines. And to hear Culver City…
Blum & Poe Gallery in Culver City will present an evening of readings with Eleanor Antin and Simone Forti this Saturday, May 26th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Antin will read from her recent literary memoir Conversations with Stalin, described as a 'smart, no…
Construction -- or at least destruction -- continues on the former car dealership on the southeast corner of Washington and Sepulveda in Culver City.
According to a representative of owner Continental Development Corporation, the property is being remodeled into retail space. The company is in…
Every other friday, I'll post a picture of something in Culver City that is 'hiding in plain sight.'
This time, the question is: Do you know where in Culver CIty this sculpture is? If you know, enter your response in the comments box of this post! I'll reveal the answer in two Fridays, when I post a…
Lucy Florence Cultural Center, which closed its doors in Leimert Park Village almost two years ago, now is having a liquidation sale after closing its Pico location.
"We've closed our doors in Los Angeles, but the lovely classic furniture, dishes and other items remain," the email from the Aswirl Twins stated. "Don't miss this once in a…
Rincon Rumbero returns to KAOS Network on June 2, after a successful first showing in May.
The event takes place from 3 PM to 6 PM, on Saturday, June 2, 2012 and is free to the public - though a monetary donation to help cover costs or a small food item for a community potluck would be appreciated.
All congas, clave, chekeres, katas, and bells will be provided. Please, do not bring your own instruments,…
The LAPD had to postpone its annual MLK Blvd. festival this Halloween due to budget constraints - but somehow managed to put this great community event back on the drawing board.
This weekend King is closed at Western to cars but open to everyone else to ride on the Egyptian galleon and the carnival games, like fishing for Coke bottles and throwing darts at ballons for stuffed animals.
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Posted by Orli Belman on May 26, 2012 at 10:00am 0 Comments 1 Like
Shop Local Comes to Pico Boulevard!

Posted by Eddie North-Hager on May 22, 2012 at 1:06am 0 Comments 2 Likes
The day after President Barack Obama visited L.A. for his 10th visit, he reported played basketball with George Clooney and Tobey Maguire at the Cheviot Hills Recreation Center at the Rancho Park Golf Course, according to Devin Dwyer of ABC News.
The day before he had raised $15 million.
Clooney and Obama played on the same team and were joined on the court by some of Obama's staffers
Posted by Orli Belman on May 15, 2012 at 1:30am 1 Comment 1 Like
The corner of Pico Blvd. and Veteran Ave. in Rancho Park is about to get even more kid-friendly with the opening of Art Zone Children's Studio, which is hosting a free grand opening celebration over Memorial Day weekend.
Art Zone began in Hermosa Beach and is opening its second location here in Rancho Park next door to Islands Restaurant . They offer classes, camps and more to encourage creative expression. Choices include painting, clay play and sculptures, glue and collage, beading, stamping, printing, drawing, dress up, water play, kitchen and more.
This creative corner is also home to Chef's, Inc. and…
ContinuePosted by Risa Okin on May 7, 2012 at 11:30am 2 Comments 0 Likes
WHO SAYS YOUR KIDS WON’T READ AND WRITE OVER THE SUMMER?
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Session I: Mythology July 9, 11, 13
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Posted by Orli Belman on April 17, 2012 at 2:27pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
An appeals court has affirmed Judge Thomas McKnew's earlier decision to deny the lawsuit challenging Phase Two of the Expo Line, which goes from Culver City through Rancho Park to Santa Monica.
They write:
"We find no merit in petitioner's contentions and affirm the judgment."
You can read the full decision here. Here is a link to my earlier post about the initial denial of the lawsuit, which challenged aspects of the environmental impact report.
Now that the appeal has run its course Karen Leonard and Sarah Hays of Light Rail for Cheviot write in an email that they look forward to community collaboration to make the line a success.
"Next? Maybe some work together…
ContinuePosted by Orli Belman on February 11, 2011 at 11:30pm 1 Comment 1 Like
This is a post from last year, but I am reposting it today as I have gotten reports of coyote sightings and heard about several neighborhood cats who may have been killed by coyotes in recent weeks.
I've been getting a lot of emails about coyotes attacking cats and dogs in and around Rancho Park. Here are some safety tips courtesty of the Westwood South of Santa Monica Homeowners Association:
Posted by Orli Belman on March 23, 2012 at 12:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
A story in the Los Angeles Times business section says that archery is shooting up in popularity due to the "Hunger Games" books and movie. Here's a tip - the Rancho Park Archery Range offers free classes every Saturday.
You can also head over to The Landmark at the Westside Pavillion and catch the movie.
According to Alejandro over at Rancho Park Archery's blog, 2012 is going to to…
ContinuePosted by Orli Belman on March 15, 2012 at 6:00pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Rancho Park Expo Line Construction NoticeExpo construction crews will be relocating existing gas pipelines at Military Ave and Exposition Blvd, along the MTA right of way. The work will require full closure of Military Avenue at the intersection with Exposition Blvd for one week, beginning Monday, March 19 through Friday, March 23 from 9 am to 3:30 pm.
The notice of utility work says the noise, from the operation of heavy machinery, will be similar to that of a trash truck. It also says it might smell of gas for a while as harmless natural gas is released during the removal of the existing pipes, and that efforts will be made to minimize dust. Once a new pipeline is installed the old one will be removed at a later date. Read the complete notice…
ContinueBBQ fundraiser for Central Traffic Division Officer Dan Boka
Dan's wife is undergoing extensive medical treatments for bone cancer. These treatments have caused great financial hardship for the family. Come join us to support our brother officer and his family.
May 31, 2012, 11am to 6pm
Elysian Park Police Academy
$7 minimum donation
If you are…
"Echo Park is a place where Los Angeles’ independent rock bands go to perform and party. The neighborhood’s boutique owners believe music and fashion are joined at the hip, and the thriving music scene drives apparel trends," or so writes Andrew Asch of Apparel News.net.
The fashion trade mag made it up to the hippest part of LA, where music and…
Come out, come out wherever you are to the Echo Park Artwalk today from noon to 6 at Echo Park Ave. + Sunset Blvd.
More than 70 venders, restaurants, musicians, performers and artists are going to turn Echo Park into a canvas of creativity and community today.
The Echo Park PDA (public displays of art) Art Walk is a one day event that turns the neighborhood into a fun, playful and engaging artistic landscape with chain link fence galleries, driveway…
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KABC and veteran LA reporter Sid Garcia did a fabulous and well-deserved feature on the USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative Friday and its homegrown leader, Kim Thomas-Barrios. Below is a USC story on the program and this year's senior class.
LA WEEKLY is featuring 24th Street Theatre co-founders Debbie Devine and Jay McAdams in their annual BEST PEOPLE 2012 Issue! There are 5 different covers photographed by the amazing Kevin Scanlon for this special issue that hit newsstands yesterday...all gorgeous. Grab one for your coffee table if you live…
This Saturday, May 5th at 1pm, 24th STreet Theatre brings performance artist Sheetal Gandhi to North University Park with her hit show, Bahu-Beti-Biwi. This, the final show of this year’s Saturday Explorer Series for family audiences, has been performed around…
Please come and help ANNA with our Annual Big Sunday Community Clean Up.
We will Cleaning and Greening
Ending with a Community Lunch
Click on the link Below to Sign Up or just show up…
Expo Line opens today - ride free for the weekend!
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