Rigging Inspectors Unroll 83-year-old Warner Grand Theatre Fire Curtain
Designed to prevent the spread of a potential fire from the stage to the theatre, the curtain features the initials WB (for Warner Brothers) framed in a floral, leafy, art deco design. The curtain has been tucked away for years rolled up above the stage’s proscenium.
Walkway Next to Sacred Grounds Getting a Makeover
Later this year, the Lilyan Fierman Walkway is getting a $100,000 makeover thanks to the Fifteenth Council District Office and the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative.
APL Shipping Executive Nominated to be Port of Los Angeles Executive Director
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has nominated APL Shipping executive Gene Seroka to be the executive director of the Port of Los Angeles.
Weekly News Roundup – May 26, 2014
Police Warn Against South Bay Distraction Thefts, Buscaino Calls for Investigation into Alleged Street Repair Worker Misconduct, House Passes Water Bill that would Benefit Port of Los Angeles
Hamilton Avenue Widening to be Discussed
A public hearing next Tuesday at the San Pedro Public Library will discuss the widening of Hamilton Avenue, a narrow coastal San Pedro thoroughfare that’s seen increased traffic since the White Point landslide in 2011.
Officials Break Ground on $1M Leland Park Makeover
A crowd of more than 30 people turned out for the official groundbreaking of $1 million of improvements coming to Leland Park over the next few months, including a Dodgers Dreamfield.
Weekly News Roundup – May 19, 2014
President of Italy Bestows Title on Councilman Buscaino, Ports O’ Call Village Developers Respond to Criticism, World’s Largest Rubber Duck Coming to Port of L.A. this Summer, Dana Middle School Getting S.T.E.A.M. Magnet, Crafted Hosts Congressional Art Competition
Relay for Life Returns this Weekend
This year’s 49 teams have already raised nearly $111,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Weekly News Roundup – May 12, 2014
I-710 South – Gerald Desmond Bridge Connector Closes for 2.5 Years, Fisherman Hospitalized, New Faces Elected to Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council
Ponte Vista Breaks Ground
Dozens of community leaders turned out for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ponte Vista housing development on Western Avenue, where Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino did the honor of knocking down the first of hundreds of homes that will be demolished in coming months to make way for the new 676-unit development.
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