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Art Zone Children's Studio to Open West LA Location in Rancho Park- Grand Opening Memorial Day Weekend

The corner of Pico Blvd. and Veteran Ave. in Rancho Park is about to get even more kid-friendly with the opening of Art Zone Children's Studio, which is hosting a free grand opening celebration over Memorial Day weekend. 

 

Art Zone began in Hermosa Beach and is opening its second location here in Rancho Park next door…

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Added by Orli Belman on May 15, 2012 at 1:30am — 1 Comment

Summer Writing Classes for Kids in Rancho Park - July & August



WHO SAYS YOUR KIDS WON’T READ AND WRITE OVER THE SUMMER?

Sign Them Up NOW for an Affordable, Positive Writing Experience

Session I: Mythology July 9, 11, 13

9:00-12:00 $250

Session II: Invention - July 16, 18, 20 9:00-12:00 $250

Session III: Humor - July 30th, Aug. 1, 3 9:00-12:00 $250



In the sessions above, students will produce a short story, a poem,

and an autobiographical sketch for an inspiring, week-end reading.



Recommended for…

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Added by Risa Okin on May 7, 2012 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Expo Line Legal News: Appeals Court Affirms Earlier Decision to Keep Expo Line Phase Two Project on Track

An appeals court has affirmed Judge Thomas McKnew's earlier decision to deny the lawsuit challenging Phase Two of the Expo Line, which goes from Culver City through Rancho Park to Santa Monica.

They write:

"We find no merit in petitioner's contentions and affirm the judgment."

You can read the full decision here.  Here is a link to my earlier…

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Added by Orli Belman on April 17, 2012 at 2:27pm — No Comments

Hunger Games is Increasing Interest in Archery Says LA Times - Free Classes at Rancho Park Archery Range

A story in the Los Angeles Times business section says that archery is shooting up in popularity due to the "Hunger Games"  books and movie. Here's a tip - the Rancho Park Archery Range offers free classes every Saturday.…

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Added by Orli Belman on March 23, 2012 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Spend a rainy St. Patrick's Day at the Westside Pavilion with the kids

Westside Pavilion is having a special event Saturday, March 17, on Level 1 near Nordstrom.

The family fun day begins at 11:30 with the St. Sebastian Chorus followed by crafts, face painting and more.…

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Added by Rancho Park Online on March 17, 2012 at 9:22am — No Comments

Rancho Park Expo Line Construction News: Military Ave at Exposition Blvd to Be Fully Closed March 19 - 23

Rancho Park Expo Line Construction NoticeExpo construction crews will be relocating existing gas pipelines at Military Ave and Exposition Blvd, along the MTA right of way. The work will require full closure of Military Avenue at the intersection with Exposition Blvd for one week, beginning Monday, March 19 through Friday, March 23 from 9 am to 3:30 pm.

The notice of utility work says the noise, from the operation of…

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Added by Orli Belman on March 15, 2012 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

A Plea For a Westside Transportation/Land Use Plan

As anyone who lives in and around the Westside knows, traffic, pollution and congestion don't obey council district or even city boundaries. Rancho Park residents can regulary be impacted by what is going on in Santa Monica or Westwood and vice versa.

 

With large projects like the Rancho Park-area Casden complex at Sepulveda and Exposition, Santa Monica's …

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Added by Orli Belman on March 7, 2012 at 11:30pm — 9 Comments

Pharmacy Moving

I just noticed this morning that Rancho Park Pharmacy will be moving up the street to the old Laser Disc store.The sign on the Laser Disc store says May 2012.

Added by John A. Abel on February 28, 2012 at 1:11pm — 4 Comments

STEINGARTEN LA READY TO DO FUNDRAISING INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT

 PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP.

TRULY,

ABBEY

310-901-5989

Added by ebi bero on February 15, 2012 at 6:18pm — No Comments

Obama To Visit West LA Wedesday - Motorcade Will Convene In Cheviot Hills, Rancho Park

I am forwarding some info that I received about  President Obama's - or at least his motorcade's -  visit to Rancho Park Wednesday.
The Westside Neighborhood Council was  informed that the Obama reelection campaign is planning a presidential  fund-raising swing through Los Angeles on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Please  be aware…
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Added by Orli Belman on February 14, 2012 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

Pico Repaving -- At Last! February 25th & 26th

Last year Pico was repaved from Beverly Glen to Westwood.  The balance, to the 405 was put "on hold" while there is bridge widening and other improvements going on under the 405 at Pico.

The good news is that the section of Pico between Westwood and Sepulveda will now be repaved (Sepulveda to the 405 must wait until the bridge and other roadwork is completed).  The re-paving will be done over the weekend of February 25th in order to reduce business impacts, traffic disruption, and…

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Added by Overland Avenue on February 12, 2012 at 7:28pm — No Comments

Rancho Park Mail Delivery

I'm not new to Rancho Park, but I am new to the route around the mall. I'm sure you all have seen me walking around in your neighborhood. I just want you all to know that the mail carriers in your neighborhoods have been put through so much. Honestly, I think the people making these drastic changes in the postal service are doing it purposely to get what they need from Congress. It's all political and we the mail carriers are the frontline....so we get the bulk of complaints.



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Added by joann johnson on February 12, 2012 at 10:29am — 5 Comments

Feb 11 is Plant Pico Day in Rancho Park

  Join the Westside Neighborhood Council for

PLANT PICO DAY

Feb. …

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Added by Orli Belman on February 9, 2012 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

Oprah Winfrey Visits Rancho Park's John O'Groats

Here's the answer to yesterday's famous faces in Rancho Park's famous places question. Oprah was in our neck of the woods, filming an interview with actor Jonah Hill at Rancho Park's own John O'Groats. I hope they ordered the biscuits.

Thanks to photographer Danielle A. for sharing these great…

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Added by Orli Belman on February 9, 2012 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Rancho Park Oprah Sighting - Can You Guess Where These Famous Faces Are Eating?

Oprah and Jonah Hill, right here in Rancho Park. Anyone recognize where they are? Answer will be revealed tomorrow.

Added by Orli Belman on February 8, 2012 at 6:01pm — No Comments

Rancho Park Residents Can Get Local Fresh Fruits and Veggies Through Temple Isaiah's Community Supported Agriculture Program

Farm fresh fruits and vegetables are coming to Rancho Park as part of Temple Isaiah's ongoing partnership with McGrath Family Farms in Ventura.

 

 

Through the synagogue's Community Supported Agriculture program, temple and community members can…

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Added by Orli Belman on February 1, 2012 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Expo Line Phase Two Updates

I received two Expo Line updates relevant to Rancho Park in my mail box last night.

 

The first is this notice from the Expo Construction Authority about excavation work along the Exposition right-of-way that will begin next week, Feb 6.

 

Here are the details from the flyer:

Excavation will take place within the Expo Right-of-way to inspect concrete encasements of…

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Added by Orli Belman on January 31, 2012 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Rancho Park Home Burglary Updates and Tips to Prevent Break-Ins

Earlier today helicopters hovered over the Rancho Park blocks west of Westwood Blvd. and south of Exposition and police closed off several streets looking for someone suspected of  breaking into a Veteran Ave home.

Today's incident marks the second burglary on this block since last Monday.  Not including these, NBC 4 news recently reported that there had been half a…

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Added by Orli Belman on January 30, 2012 at 9:59pm — 1 Comment

Backhouse Restaurant Opens On Pico Blvd in Rancho Park Featuring Japanese Yakitori and Sushi

The Backhouse Restaurant just opened on West Pico Blvd. in Rancho Park.  Joining recent addition Hokkaido and the more established Torafuku and Gyu-Kaku, the blocks between Westwood Blvd. and Veteran Ave. are quickly…

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Added by Orli Belman on January 18, 2012 at 7:30am — No Comments

KidWritersLA - Winter Writing Workshops Start January 17th

WinterClasses2012.pdf

Added by Risa Okin on January 16, 2012 at 6:48pm — No Comments

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