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FEBRUARY 2012
vol. 49, no. 2 • delivered to the 76,439 readers in hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • park labrea • larchmont village • Miracle Mile
SECTION ONE
Residents of Park La Brea to vote on group's future Library, classes among services in jeopardy
CUPID STRIKES. Read how area couples met. 20-22 AREA a magnet for commercials.
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THE EBELL open house drew a crowd. 7 DINING for Hope-Net. 7 PRESERVATION zone revisited. 8 LOCAL DOCTOR goes to Ecuador. 9 BENEFIT for Village employee. 9 NEW LOOK, new garden for L.A. High. 10 CITIZEN advocate in Pickel. 13 DEBUTANTES at ball.
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SECTION TWO Real Estate Home & Garden
'FATHER OF Hollywood.'
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CHATEAUESQUE on Sycamore. 4 LIBRARY book sales and more. 10 For Information on Advertising Rates, Please Call Pam Rudy 323-462-2241, x 11
By Jane Gilman In 1988, the 3,000 members of the Park La Brea Tenants Association were united in their efforts to prevent higher rents and assessments at the apartment complex on Third St. between Hauser Blvd. and Fairfax Ave. “These were among the issues that we fought during those days,” said Col. Donald Harris, who has seen the organization change its name to the Park La Brea Residents Association and seen its membership dwindle down to 83. Longtime secretary-treasurer of the Association, Harris mailed ballots to voting members to decide if the group should continue. The Association has been providing services for the 10,000-plus residents such as maintaining a library, tai chi classes, movies and lectures. These services were operated by the Association but funded
Suspect in area burglaries taken into custody Construction crew notified police Officers from L.A.P.D.’s Olympic Division arrested a man believed to be linked to a series of burglaries in the Windsor Square and Larchmont Village communities. Construction workers on the 200 block of S. Lorraine observed that the garage door to the home they were working on was open. The crew’s equipment, which had been locked up in the garage, was observed in the driveway, and a man was seen walking away. L.A.P.D. Olympic Division was notified, and within minutes the suspect was taken into custody as he attempted to flee the area. He was positively identified by witnesses at the scene, said Olympic Division senior lead officer Joe Pelayo. The suspect may be responsible for other burglaries in the area, he added.
by Park La Brea management until last May. “We have been operating on our own since, but can no longer afford it,” said Harris. Kate Nunes, a garden apartment resident, said she patronizes the library regularly and would really miss the service if it closes. “I use the library constantly. See Park La Brea, p. 4
New judge in Bungalow case sets plea hearing Restaurateur loses civil matter By Suzan Filipek Two years is too long. That was the verdict of the new L.A. Superior Court judge in the city’s criminal case against the Larchmont Bungalow when it arrived in his courtroom last month. Judge Paul Suzuki set a final plea hearing for Tues., Feb. 7 at 8:30 a.m. in Central Arraignment Court, 429 Bauchet St., Div. 80. “They still haven’t had an arraignment or made a plea… This has taken way too long,” city deputy attorney Serena Christion said of the case which started in the fall of 2009. See Bungalow, p. 4
CAMPAIGN TO KEEP Greater Wilshire neighborhoods in one district was spearheaded by GWNC members Robbie O'Donnell and Owen Smith at the Jan. 18 commission hearing at City Hall.
Draft redistricting map puts neighborhoods in District 5 Boundaries in flux; area would lose LaBonge As the Chronicle went to press, the first draft redistricting map was released by the city showing the Fifth Council District absorbing the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council boundaries including all of Fourth District Councilman Tom LaBonge’s district. Some 50 community members had attended the Redistricting Commission hearing in City Council chambers on Jan. 18 to urge the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council be included in one council district. As it turned out, the GWNC areas are united, but not in Council District
Salute to Scouts
Four. GWNC boundaries are approximately from Western Ave. to La Brea Ave., Melrose Ave. to Olympic Blvd. Fourth District Councilman Tom LaBonge said he See Redistricting, p. 16
Miracle Mile in March edition
Newsmakers, new developments and a subway update will be featured in “Miracle Mile 2012,” a special section to be distributed March 2. Advertising deadline is Feb. 13; contact Pam Rudy, 323462-2241 x11.
On the Boulevard Glimpses by Jane
FLAG CEREMONY was held during Troop 621 camping trip. Special section, pages 18, 19.
How is it that the shortest month of the year can be so full of activities? Fortunately, we get an extra day because it’s a leap year—so, take advantage of those extra 24 hours! *** Enjoying the summer weather in January at a table outside Noah’s Bagels were Dana Herko and son Nicky, See BLVD., p 11
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