June 17, 2013 at 9:05 pm
www.latimes.com
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It’s ‘never going back’ to its heyday as the hottest entertainment neighborhood in L.A., but it hopes to be revitalized through the arts.
For decades, Westwood Village was the heartbeat of Los Angeles nightlife while downtown languished in solitude. Westwood had the movie theaters, fancy restaurants and bustling street traffic, and downtown was known as a quiet and intimidating place to be after dark.


June 17, 2013 at 6:10 pm
marinadelrey.patch.com
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Venice resident Tim Sheridan took first
place in the 38th Annual Marina del Rey Halibut Derby put on by the
Marina del Rey Anglers on June 8 and 9.
Sheridan reeled in a 33.5 pound fish and
for his efforts won a trip to the Sitka Point Lodge
June 17, 2013 at 5:30 pm
laist.com
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In another smart use of underutilized properties in the city of Los Angeles, Spring Street Park in Downtown L.A. opened today, bringing the total number of parks in the 50 Parks Initiative to 16. [ more › ]
June 17, 2013 at 1:30 pm
laist.com
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Echo Park Lake is out of rehab and looking good. Over the last two years, the iconic but dirty lake was drained and rehabbed. [ more › ]
Echo Park Lake is out of rehab and looking good. Over the last two years, the iconic but dirty lake was drained and rehabbed. [ more › ]
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Echo Park Lake is out of rehab and looking good. Over the last two years, the iconic but dirty lake was drained and rehabbed. [ more › ]
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June 17, 2013 at 8:00 am
venice.patch.com
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In celebration of the 29th Annual Abbot Kinney
Festival, the AKFA is seeking ‘Spirit of Venice’ nominations from the Venice
community.
The first ‘Spirit of Venice’ Award
was presented at the 6th Annual Abbot Kinney Festival in 1989 to des
In celebration of the 29th Annual Abbot Kinney
Festival, the AKFA is seeking ‘Spirit of Venice’ nominations from the Venice
community.
The first ‘Spirit of Venice’ Award
was presented at the 6th Annual Abbot Kinney Festival in 1989 to des
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addthis:title="Call For “Spirit of Venice” Nominations"
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In celebration of the 29th Annual Abbot Kinney
Festival, the AKFA is seeking ‘Spirit of Venice’ nominations from the Venice
community.
The first ‘Spirit of Venice’ Award
was presented at the 6th Annual Abbot Kinney Festival in 1989 to des
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June 17, 2013 at 7:30 am
venice.patch.com
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With just a couple of weeks to go before
he takes office as the new mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti has been busy
taking his ‘Back to Basics’ plan around the city.
On Saturday afternoon, he was at Mar
Vista’s Windward School together wi
With just a couple of weeks to go before
he takes office as the new mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti has been busy
taking his ‘Back to Basics’ plan around the city.
On Saturday afternoon, he was at Mar
Vista’s Windward School together wi
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addthis:title="Eric Garcetti Gets “Back to Basics” in Mar Vista"
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With just a couple of weeks to go before
he takes office as the new mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti has been busy
taking his ‘Back to Basics’ plan around the city.
On Saturday afternoon, he was at Mar
Vista’s Windward School together wi
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June 16, 2013 at 7:15 pm
www.latimes.com
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Santa Monica gunman John Zawahri’s stockpile of 1,300 bullets shows the need for legislation to restrict ammunition purchases.
From what I’ve been reading, the Santa Monica killer was packing an illegal assault rifle and 40 high-capacity ammunition magazines. He sprayed 100 bullets and had access to 1,300.


June 16, 2013 at 6:00 pm
pipes.yahoo.com
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Los Angeles Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti probably could have won his election last month even if he hadn’t racked up huge majorities in Westchester.
June 15, 2013 at 9:47 pm
www.latimes.com
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Olivia Gamboa was a devout Catholic who worked the early shift so she could take care of her grandson.
Olivia Gamboa began her route through downtown Los Angeles in the pre-dawn darkness.


June 15, 2013 at 8:55 pm
hollywood.patch.com
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The MOMS Club of Hollywood wants to help support Hollywood moms
while also using this month’s meeting to teach them to save lives.
The group will host a CPR and first aid class at its me
The MOMS Club of Hollywood wants to help support Hollywood moms
while also using this month’s meeting to teach them to save lives.
The group will host a CPR and first aid class at its me
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The MOMS Club of Hollywood wants to help support Hollywood moms
while also using this month’s meeting to teach them to save lives.
The group will host a CPR and first aid class at its me
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June 15, 2013 at 7:35 pm
echopark.patch.com
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After a two-year, $45 million renovation, Echo Park Lake officially reopened to the public Saturday.
After
Mayor-Elect Eric Garcetti and several other city officials kicked the
day off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, hundreds of visitors stre
After a two-year, $45 million renovation, Echo Park Lake officially reopened to the public Saturday.
After
Mayor-Elect Eric Garcetti and several other city officials kicked the
day off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, hundreds of visitors stre
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addthis:title="Take a Look at the New Echo Park Lake"
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After a two-year, $45 million renovation, Echo Park Lake officially reopened to the public Saturday.
After
Mayor-Elect Eric Garcetti and several other city officials kicked the
day off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, hundreds of visitors stre
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June 15, 2013 at 5:35 pm
marvistamom.com
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These adorable kittens were found in Mar Vista and need a good home. There are 3 of them and a Mama. The woman who found them is hoping someone will contact her and the transfer can be worked out. If they melt your heart, please email me Sarah@MarVis…