The name may seem silly and off-color, but I can assure you that there is nothing illicit about the fantastically relaxing 30 minute foot massage (full reflexology treatment) at Happy Relax.  From the moment you dunk your tired feet into the wooden bucket of warm water it's Calgon take me away.  At just $15 (excluding tip) I challenge you to find a better pick-me-up in the middle of a busy day.  Let me know how you like it!  Happy Relax, 10837 W. Pico Blvd.… Continue

Here in Rancho Park and Cheviot Hills, we are hearing quite a bit of spin  about the proposed bike path to run along Phase 2 of the Expo Line light rail route, which travels through the Westside, from from Culver City to Santa Monica.

 

At issue is an assertion in the Cheviot Hills Homeowners' Association's Winter newsletter (not online yet) that federal funding has been suspended for this project due to a lawsuit filed by…

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I love giving and receiving gifts that are tied up with brightly-colored, reusable ribbon.  For years I traveled to Santa Monica to buy ribbon by the yard at Michael's or Jo-Anne's.   Then I discovered the notions department -- specifically the ribbons and trims -- at F & S Fabrics.  The choices are scrumptious and will help to create gorgeous, eco-friendly & reusable wrapping.  Try some hand-dyed silk ribbon to spruce up a package wrapped in a brown paper grocery bag.  Trust me, it'll… Continue

 

I'll be at MLK Park on Western from noon to 2 giving away fruit trees. C'mon down.

 

 

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Ever since I filled out my Rancho Park profile, I've been thinking of more fun facts I could have listed for Rancho Park's Best Kept Secrets. So from time to time, I'll be spilling the beans on my favorite Rancho Park finds.

 

Today's Secret...

 

Karen Dudley's Parent and Me Classes at Palms Park Recreation Center

There are certainly pricier classes in town but none…

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Since I am spending so much time researching what is going on in Rancho Park these days, I've decided to make 2011 my hyperlocal year, literally. My plan is to have Rancho Park be my one stop locale for as much of my shopping, eating, entertainment, education, health and wellness as is practically possible. For groceries, you'll find me at Trader Joe's on Westwood and National. For exercise, I'll try out some of the many boot camps held in the early mornings at Rancho Park, post some of my…

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Today only! Food, a Rancho Park favorite serving up delicious homestyle dishes is offering $20 dollars worth of food for only $10 dollars on Groupon. The discount coupons expire July 18, 2011. But with FOOD now open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm on Saturday and 8:00 am - 3:00 pm on Sunday, there is plenty of time to go in…

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The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade is one of the most important community events in Los Angeles and celebrates one of the most important men in American history.

 

It also happens to be one of the most fun.

 

The Kingdom Day Parade starts at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Western Ave. turns left at Crenshaw and curls back up Leimert…

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The sad news of Mollie Pearl's passing comes via an email from the Westwood Gardens Neighborhood Association...Here's what they wrote...

 

Sad News:

 

We have received word over the holidays that one of our most elderly residents passed away on November 1st. Our Westwood Blvd. neighbor Mollie Pearl was 98 years old. If you remember, she was the lady that was attacked a few years ago, when…

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Los Angeles ended the year with less than 300 killings – something that hasn't happened since 1967, when the population was almost 30% smaller.

Imagine in 1992, there were more than 3 homicides a day. In 2001 there were two every day. Last year there was less than one. (Great graphics from the LATimes.com below.)…

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The space that used to be Anna's Italian Restaurant has now become The Wellesbourne, an old-English syle pub that is open from 5:00 pm - 2:00 am. The Los Angeles Times' Jessica Gelt was at the "private opening party" last week for the new bar and had…

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The judge gave an initial ruling to dismiss the NFSR lawsuit but won't have a final decision until early next year. Here's the whole story from Damien Newton at LA Streetsblog who writes: "What this means is that while it’s possible (Judge) McKnew will change his mind, his preliminary research favors Expo’s argument that their environmental studies are adequate to…

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Rancho Park is divided. Literally.

Train tracks cut through the neighborhood along Exposition Blvd. These tracks used to be part of the Red Car trolley line. And now this MTA-owned land is once again slated to have trains as part of Phase Two of the MTA's new Expo Line. Some residents are excited about the prospect of living close to public transportation, seeing benefits and exciting opportunites. Others see cause for alarm, citing concerns about traffic, safety and the…

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It's going to be a rainy weekend so why not head indoors to the Pico Playhouse to see one of the few remaining performances of the West Coast Jewish Theater's production of Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers. Tickets are still available for the Sunday, Nov 21…

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Rancho Park's police station is getting a horrific makeover for Halloween.



Take your children to jail at the Haunted House at the WLA Community Police Station Friday and Saturday, October 29 and 30 from 6 to 10pm.



Donate candy/chocolate for community children by dropping off at the front desk, at 1663 Butler Ave.

Last year over 300 families visited for a bit of a scare and lotsa fun.…

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