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Uncovering and recovering the Rancho Park Arcade

 

 

When I stopped by the new Blossom Floral, not only was I impressed with the selection but also what they did with the pedestrian alley between them and…

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Added by Rancho Park Online on April 20, 2011 at 10:09pm — 1 Comment

Brewery Artwalk this weekend April 16-17

Don't let the name fool you - the Brewery Artwalk is focused on showcasing the art in one of the largest art colonies in the world. The cool thing is that it's in the old Pabst Brewery just northeast of downtown Los AngelesOne of the best events of the year in Los Angeles happens this weekend.

This unguided tour is a maze of artists' lofts like you've never see. There's a restaurant on the sprawling campus that serves beer and wine. There's a library and a…

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Added by Rancho Park Online on April 14, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

History and Arnold Palmer makes Rancho Park Golf Course the place to play golf in Los Angeles

Ian Cruickshank, a travel reporter for the Toronto Star, gives top billing to the Rancho Park Golf Course on his short list of where to play golf in Los Angeles.

 

Cruickshank said he was already a fan of Arnold Palmer when he came upon the 18th tee at Rancho Park Golf…

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Added by Rancho Park Online on April 8, 2011 at 7:30am — No Comments

Historic estate sale on Overland Avenue brings the neighborhood together

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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Added by Rancho Park Online on March 28, 2011 at 6:30am — 2 Comments

Vote because you can - polls close at 8

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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Added by Rancho Park Online on March 8, 2011 at 2:43pm — No Comments

How-to Video of Gyu Kaka Japanese Barbecue on Pico in Rancho Park



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.

Added by Rancho Park Online on March 5, 2011 at 7:30am — No Comments

Fan Farm Fresh to You on Facebook and local schools get $1





Farm Fresh delivers organic produce from the central valley to my doorstep every other Tuesday. They send a newsletter with recipes for the sometimes exotic fruits and…

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Added by Rancho Park Online on January 27, 2011 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Fruit Tree Give Away In USC University Park on Sunday

 

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

 

 

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Added by Rancho Park Online on January 22, 2011 at 9:50am — No Comments

What do you do when you have Martin Luther King Day off? You see a parade in Leimert Park

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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Added by Rancho Park Online on January 13, 2011 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Crime at historic lows in Rancho Park, Westwood, Cheviot Hills and Mar Vista Los Angeles

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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Added by Rancho Park Online on January 3, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

Haunted house, carnivals and teen dances on Halloween in Rancho Park

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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Added by Rancho Park Online on October 26, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments

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