I've checked with the City about installing street lights on Greenfield and Veteran. The cost is around $3400 per property spread over 10 years plus approx. $70 per year maintenance. So the first ten years would be around $400. 50% of the owners on a block must sign a petition in support. Then it will take around 1 1/2 years to to install the lights. I know a few people on the 2600 block of Greenfield who are interested. Any interest?

Great Idea? Would beautify the area,plus curb crime. Any thoughts? Esther has them. On the south side.

Many of you know Bob, the friendly Rancho Park postal carrier who delivered mail to the neighborhoods south of Pico Blvd and both east and west of Westwood Blvds. for a quarter of a century.

Friday was his last day on the job. So for a change, here is a note to him...Thanks Bob for your years of service to our neighborhood. We will miss you.

Here is a…

CBS is casting a new Baking Competition Series (based on "The Great British Bake Off") and is looking for the best amateur bakers! If you think you have what it takes, bring your best baked good to the open call on Saturday, December 1, between 11 am and 4 pm at Chef's Inc. at 10955 W. Pico Blvd. 

They are seeking people in all professions who bake…

Overland In Motion, the morning movement program started by Overland mom Apryl Krakovsky, is getting recognition at the highest levels. Check out this feature story on the First Lady's Make Moving Fun blog.

The  story and…

Construction on the phase two of the Expo Line does not need to halt before the Supreme Court hears the case. That is the ruling from California's highest court regarding a request to stay construction until Neighbors for Smart Rail appeal has been decided. 

Streetsblog LA reported this, along with news of a settlement between a group of homeowners…

The Westside Pavillion will be open at midnight on Friday, November 23. The Rancho Park mall is getting in the holiday spirit with a DJ, free parking and other promotions. The first 400 shoppers will recieve gift cards for the Landmark Theatres and the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.

Attention Rancho Park voters, the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office has an online tool that tells you your polling place. Just put in your address number and street name and your voting location pops up. Mine is the Henry Medina Parking Enforcement building. Hope to see you there.

Polls are open from 7 am - 8 pm, Tuesday, November 6.

The Westwood Neighborhood Council's 2nd Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair is this Saturday, October 20

Noon to 4:00 Broxton Avenue in Westwood Village

Free two-hour parking in the…

Last week I posted about some upcoming Halloween events, including the Cheviot Hills and Palms Recreation Centers' annual carnival at the Cheviot Hills Rec Center on Saturday, October 27.  They are looking for volunteers to help out with this event, which doubles as a…

Beautiful rainbow over our house this evening.

Halloween is just around the corner and Rancho Park is home to some great haunts to help you prepare for and participate in this spooky celebration.

Need a costume or Halloween decorations?

The West LA Party City on Sepulveda at Exposition  is overflowing with all the goblins, ghouls and get-ups you need to get yourself and your home in the Halloween spirit. Click…

I have seen a rash of graffiti in Rancho Park lately. I think everyone could do their, and curb this problem.

The West of Westwood Homeowners Association is holding its annual meeting tonight from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Westside Pavillion in community room B, on the third floor across from the Urban Home entrance. Councilman Paul Kortetz will address the group and answer community questions. Lt. Tony Carranza from the West Los Angeles Police Department is also confirmed to speak about crime and safety in the neighborhood. There are great door prizes from area businesses that will be raffled off at…

If you were  too hot this weekend to think about preparing a huge holiday meal, Junior's Deli in Rancho Park has done all the work for you. They are open for Rosh Hashana and serving up a special menu of tradiational dishes, like chopped liver, geflite fish, beef brisket and more. Just like your grandma used to make, or even better.

This family-run Rancho Park institution at the corner of Pico and Westwood…