As part of my efforts to stay local and get back in shape, I have been attending a morning bootcamp in Rancho Park for the last week or so. It is called Boot Camp 90210 but don't let the name fool you, the classes are held behind the baseball fields, near where the dogs run their obstacle courses, in the back of Rancho Park. Trainer Chuck leads this ladies-only class with no yelling and screaming…

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I just returned from historic Haines estate on Overland just north of Pico in Rancho Park.

 

According to RanchoParkOnline.com member Overland Avenue, the Haines have owned the house since it was built in 1930 when there was a dirt road in front.…

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Laduree Hair Salon is so close to my house, I can walk there. But if that doesn't work out, they have parking in the back. I first discoved this Rancho Park hair salon because I was heading north up Westwood Blvd on a Friday evening and needed to find somewhere that would blow dry my hair for an event I was on my way to attend. Owner Rayn fit me in and has contined to do so even though I have never made an appointment more than a…

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Big decisions affecting Rancho Park, Cheviot Hills and the entire Westside are slated for Friday, March 18. They involve the Expo Line, and its two Rancho Park stations. Up for consideration is whether to use city funds to elevate the Sepulveda Blvd station and whether a park or parking lot will be built at the Westwood Blvd. station.…

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Big decisions affecting Rancho Park, Cheviot Hills and the entire Westside are slated for Friday, March 18, involving  the Expo Line and its two Rancho Park stations. Up for consideration  -- whether to use city funds to elevate the Sepulveda Blvd station and whether a park or parking lot will be built at the Westwood Blvd. station…

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Part of the area anyway.  . . .

 

The area South of Pico, adjacent to Overland Avenue, was owned by Ferdinand R. Bain, head of Southern Counties Gas Co., who came to California from New York in 1911.

 

Bain built a colonial mansion at the top of what was then called "Overland Hill" and named his 90 acre estate "Rancho La Lomita" (Little Hill Ranch).  The property was used as a dairy farm (Jersey cows).  There was a creek running just south of the Exposition…

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Great Indian food at this Pico dining spot and they don't bat an eye or tack on a fee when you bring your own wine. I'll drink to that!…

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Check out the flier for my latest four writing workshops!…

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More history will follow by the historians of the Overland Avenue Community, including what the original name was for Olympic Blvd, west of Beverly Glen, but the following, from the Los Angeles Times, April 4, 2004, will give you all a flavor for the beginnings of our little community:

 

Neighborly Advice

April 04, 2004|H. May Spitz | Special to The Times

 

Once an area dominated by…

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For all you dog lovers --

 

Woofstock 90210

March 13, 2011



Woofstock 90210, a free community event for both pets and their owners, is back in 2011. The pet extravaganza will be held at “Wiggly Field” in Roxbury Park on Sunday, March 13 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm and will include a pet parade, guest celebrities, adoptable pets, K-9 demonstrations and pet-related entertainment and vendors. Well-behaved…

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I was one of only 62 that made it to my polling place as of this afternoon.

 

I asked how that compares and the nice poll worker ladies said - There are about a 1,000 registered voters.

 

I'm no math major but that's about 5 percent. Not enough.

 

People are dying in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and lots of other places for the right to elect…

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Important decisions affecting the design and construction of the Expo Line Light Rail are coming up fast. This month, the Expo Board may vote on whether or not to incorporate a parking lot as part of the Westwood Station, which is expected to one of the busiest on the line. The current plan calls for building 170 parking spaces with an additional option to forgo the parking, and use it for park space. Sepulveda Blvd, about half a mile away, will have a parking lot.

 

You can…

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Even after reading Orli's review and knowing this was a good restaurant, I had no idea what I was in for. You barbecue your meat and vegetables right at your table. Unlike when I bbq in the back yard, everything turned out perfect.

 

There aren’t 99 bottles of beer on the wall at Steingarten LA, which just opened March 1 here in Rancho Park, West LA,…

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ELECTION DAY REMINDER

FOR THE MARCH 8, 2011 PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTION



Los Angeles (February 28, 2011) City Clerk June Lagmay reminds voters to vote on Election Day, March 8, 2011, in the City of Los Angeles Primary Nominating Election. All registered voters are encouraged to review their Official Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet before going to vote on Tuesday, March 8,2011. The location of your polling place can be found on the back cover of your Official Sample… Continue

Information from the Westside Neighborhood Council:

 

Santa Monica Big Blue Bus system is planning to discontinue its Route 13 that goes up and down Motor Avenue in Cheviot Hills and services Rancho Park due to low ridership.  An informational session will be held on March 3rd from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Palms Library.  See link for further information. …

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