News and information about the Larchmont - Hancock Park community in Los Angeles. Buzzing with news from the LA neighborhoods of
Hancock Park, Windsor Square, Larchmont Village, and surrounding communities
Operating as usual
Tuesday's LA City Council Redistricting Commission meeting was a roller coaster ride...for both Greater Wilshire and other areas.
The final public input and mapping of the Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission on Tuesday provided several major surprises.
It's been years, but a replacement street tree has finally been planted at 141 N. Larchmont.
There's a new street tree on Larchmont just in time for the street's 100th birthday celebration on Sunday.
Did you know you can recycle your used Rothy's shoes? And get a discount on your next pair right now, too.
This week Rothy's Shoes on Larchmont is taking shoes back from customers in a pilot footwear recycling program.
Political satire is alive and well, and recently focused on the Biden administration in a brief local theatrical production.
With Capitol Comedy's Biden My Time, our current president joins the nation's long tradition of laugh-out-loud political satire.
On Monday, for the first time, the Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission seemed to make some major progress on its list of mapping goals and reaching consensus on a final map recommendation before its deadline on Thursday. https://www.larchmontbuzz.com/featured-stories-larchmont-village/la-city-council-redistricting-commission-closing-in-on-consensus/
As the LA City Council Redistricting Commission drives toward a final recommended map later this week, it addressed a number of community requests last night...with more to come tonight.
Hollywood is still waiting to see what IATSE members think about the new contract agreement...but here's the perspective of one local member.
One Perspective on IATSE's New Contract from costume designer and local resident Linda Bass.
Saturday's LA City Council Redistricting Commission meeting was a marathon...but started digging into difficult issues, especially in the San Fernando Valley.
Saturday's meeting of the LA City Council Redistricting Commission focused mostly on issues - both macro and micro - in the San Fernando Valley.
Look who we found on Larchmont on Sunday.
Sunday was a busy day on Larchmont with Congressman Adam Schiff at Chevalier's Books and Tailwaggers, and lots of shoppers at the Wilshire Rotary Pumpkin Patch.
Fall is squash season, and food columnist Deborah Brooks has a great new recipe to try.
Fall has arrived in LA. Well, at least for a few days, according to the forecast. So with the thermometer dipping down into the [more...]
Meet a young new singer/songwriter from Hancock Park...
Read our interview local young singer/songwriter Alex Beck who grew up in Hancock Park as she's starting her musical career.
A romantic retreat just steps from Larchmont...from our sponsors at Loveland Carr Properties.
542 N. Plymouth Blvd. - a romantic retreat just steps from Larchmont Blvd....and open Tuesday, October 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
With the LA City Council Redistricting Commission's work heading into the home stretch, map tweaks are starting, and a new commissioner is amplifying concerns about several specific districts, including the current CD 4.
The City Council Redistricting Commission begins making adjustments to Draft Plan K 2.5, while new commissioner Jackie Goldberg focuses on proposed changes to CD 4.
Starting this week, we add a section of Halloween scares to the rest of our October events lists.
In addition to all our other weekly events, watch this space from now until the end of the month for a special list of Halloween attractions.
Operation Save the Bees is done...and successful!
Thanks to the work Dael Wilcox and his able assistant, Windsor Square neighbor Lauren Gabor, the relocation of the bee hive is essentially complete.
Here's a great way to get involved with climate change in your own neighborhood.
Cool Blocks LA uses a proven neighbor-to-neighbor model to make neighborhoods safer and healthier, prepare for disasters and lighten their environmental impact
Our local City Councilmembers introduced (or co-sponsored) 33 new motions in September. Check out what they've been up to, and sign up to follow the progress of the items you're most interested in.
Motions from our local city council representatives in September addressed housing, crime, sustainability, state-level legislation...and more
This is one of those weeks just choc-a-bloc with important community meetings. Here are a few you might want to have on your radar...and your calendar.
So many meetings this week...on a number of important local issues. Here's how and where to find everything.
Presenting a first look at two new proposed area developments.
Projects planned for 810 S. Wilton Ave. and 728 S. Hudson Ave. were discussed by local land use review boards recently.
A group of concerned Windsor Square neighbors is working hard to save a neighborhood beehive.
Neighbors in Windsor Square are trying to relocate a bee hive at the base of this camphor tree on 2nd Street.
We might start seeing some new changes to the City Council Redistricting Commission's latest draft map at its next meeting tomorrow night.
Public input on the LA City Council Redistricting Commission's Draft Plan 2.5 continues this week, with the next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 13.
The pumpkins are here! The pumpkins are here!
The Wilshire Rotary Pumpkin Patch at 568 N. Larchmont Blvd. is now open! The patch will be open until they sell out!
Trying to figure out Halloween this year? Buzz contributor Anne Wilner has some kid-friendly and COVID-safe suggestions.
Will you be trick or treating this year? Buzz contributor Anne Wilner has some tips for keeping kids safe - and happy - on Halloween.
Warm weather plus lots of tropical fruits in season makes for a great slice-instead-of-cook dish.
Exotic tropical fruit at our local Farmers Market and last week's blast of late summer heat inspired food writer Deborah Brooks to to cut and plate instead of cook!
With another public input meeting on the proposed LA City Coucil Redistricting Plan K 2.5 looming tomorrow morning, here's a wrapup of the feedback received at the last public meeting on Wednesday.
The first of our public input meetings on the LA City Council Redistricting Commission's recommended Draft Plan K 2.5 brought both praise and criticism.
Truly something for everyone in this week's events. From pumpkins to bicycles to jazz to the Mistress of the Dark...and a great way to honor and remember the late Tom La Bonge -- it's a very busy week!
We’ve got another grab bag of events for you this week, starting this Saturday with the Homecoming Gala at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, [more...]
Local artist Susan Lizotte is getting some great press in the U.K.
Hancock Park artist Suzan Lizotte's latest work, Spring Map series, was recently feature in several UK magazines.
Here's a fun shopping local opportunity - tomorrow! https://www.larchmontbuzz.com/featured-stories-larchmont-village/artisans-friends-flea-market-october-9/
Here's a fun shopping local opportunity - tomorrow! https://www.larchmontbuzz.com/featured-stories-larchmont-village/artisans-friends-flea-market-october-9/
Looking at some interesting redistricting history from 10 years ago, as well as where things stand now, and what's next.
As we gear up for tonight's start of a new phase of the city council redistricting process, we also look back at how this all worked the last time we did it, in 2012.
Our sponsors at the Hancock Park Homeowners Association have some encouraging thoughts on this year's city council redistricting process.
Let you voice be heard at the next LA City Council Redistricting Commission hearing today at 6 p.m. Click here to join the meeting
Buzz contributor Tim Deegan introduces us to a flavorful new restaurant in the Miracle Mile area.
Miracle Mile's new Caribbean Soul Kitchen, offering a taste of Panama and the Caribbean Islands, is now open for lunch, dinner, and catering.
Celebrating the city’s parks @laparksfoundation annual Rose awards.
A potential strike of the IATSE entertainment industry union could affect thousands of local residents.
Members of the IATSE entertainment production union have voted to authorize a strike for better working conditions and increased shares of new media revenues.
When you think "fall harvest" you may think pumpkins, squash and other vegetables...but it's grape season too, with vineyards awaiting the one perfect moment to pick their luscious bounty.
Among many other crops, fall is harvest time for wine grapes, too, and timing is very important. You can learn more, and maybe even help pick grapes, at a local vineyard.
The Ebell kicked off its club year this weekend with the premiere of a new one-woman show by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Lee Ralph.
Tony Award nominee Sheryl Lee Ralph premiered her new show "Center Stage" at the Ebell of Los Angeles' Opening Day program on Saturday.
Kids' sports season is back in full swing these days. Here are some tips for parents of young athletes.
With kids sports starting back up, Buzz Contributor Steve Morris offers "The Great Eight," qualities essential to becoming a successful sports parent.
584 1/2 N. Larchmont Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
90004
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Larchmont Buzz posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Send a message to Larchmont Buzz:
Buzzing with news from the LA neighborhoods of Hancock Park, Windsor Square, Larchmont Village, and surrounding communities since 2011. Over 4,600 local news stories on our website.
