More than 50 people came to a meeting at the West Hollywood Library, many of them in opposition to plans by Silver Creek Development to tear down the Viper Room and the other businesses on its block of Sunset Boulevard. (rendering by Morphosis Architects)

WeHo residents oppose Viper Room project

On March 19, a contentious community meeting at the West Hollywood Library highlighted the public opposition to what…


Mayor Eric Garcetti (right) and Councilman Mitch O’Farrell toured the new bridge housing facility in Hollywood on March 19 and said it will make an impact on homelessness in the area. (photo by Edwin Folven)

Bridge housing to bring 72 homeless individuals indoors in Hollywood

More than 100 people gathered on March 19 at an open house at a new temporary homeless shelter…


Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang points out some of the highlights of the 20 journals he found in the basement of the Los Angeles County Hall of Administration. (photo by Cameron Kiszla)

Assessing the value of the past

When D.G. Cathcart, Los Angeles County’s former chief personal property appraiser, was journaling about his life, his job…


The Formosa Cafe is one of the most famous relics of a bygone Hollywood era. Under new ownership, it will reopen this spring. (photo by Luke Harold)

Formosa becomes WeHo’s newest local landmark

The Formosa Cafe, scheduled to reopen this May or June, has been designated a local cultural resource by…


The Sunset Strip was once home to advertisements for many of the popular rock ‘n’ roll acts of the day. (photo by Robert Landau)

West Hollywood paves way for digital advertisements on the Sunset Strip

In the 1960s and 1970s, the Sunset Strip was known for its large billboards and tall wall signs…


A planned mixed-use building at the intersection of Third and Fairfax aims to keep Whole Foods and CVS while constructing 331 apartments. (photo by Cameron Kiszla)

Proposed project near Park La Brea raises concern

Park La Brea residents had a mixed reaction when they first heard of the Town and Country project,…






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