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A Walk in Whitley Heights: Secrets of Hollywood’s Golden Era Revealed!
Come explore the history and architecture of the Golden Age of Hollywood with Walking Ambassador JJ Hoffman. Whitley Heights was designed by the Grandfather of Hollywood Hobart Whitley specifically for Hollywood’s most glamorous residents. Stars like Rudolph Valentino, Barbara LaMarr, Maurice Chevalier, and Betty Davis lived there. The homes are all in a Spanish style, yet no two floor plans are exactly alike. The gardens are also unique. Whitley was meticulous and gave each home its own view and made fantastic use of the space.
September 8, 2014
I Give 3 Feet Press Conference
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DRIVERS – MAKE “I GIVE 3 FT” YOUR NEW BICYCLE SAFETY MANTRA WHAT: The “Three-Feet-for-Safety Act” legally mandates that California motorists give bicyclists at least three feet of space when passing them on the road and also provides a way for law enforcement to enforce safe passing. Bill author, state Assemblymember Steven Bradford, Los Angeles … Continued
September 8, 2014
Fall Railroadiana Swap Meet
Train enthusiasts, history buffs and those wanting to learn about Southern California's railway history are welcome to attend Fall Railroadiana Swap Meet at the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris.
September 2, 2014
CicLAvia Explores Broadway & “Mulholland Drive” Screening
Join CicLAvia Explores for a journey through the historic Broadway Theater District in downtown Los Angeles in anticipation of the October CicLAvia - Heart of LA route.
August 29, 2014
POSTPONED – Sustainable City Plan Town Hall
POSTPONED! Mayor Eric Garcetti and Chief Sustainability Officer Matt Petersen are hosting a Town Hall to gain community input as the Sustainable City Plan is developed. Solving LA’s sustainability challenges here such as sprawl, car dependence, and water use can provide a model for cities around the world. By attending, you can become part … Continued
August 29, 2014
Carson Sunday Funday Ride
When: Sunday, September 7; meet at 9:30 a.m., ride at 10:00 a.m. Where: Stevenson Park – 17400 Lysander Dr., Carson Our next Sunday Funday ride will be led by local chapter Carson Bicycle Coalition. The route will be a 13-mile tour through the Carson’s hidden gems of past, present, and future. The tour will include a “Bikes-Eye View” of places like the … Continued
August 29, 2014
Welcome Reception for LADOT GM Seleta Reynolds
When: Tuesday, September 23; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: DTLA location TBA Join LACBC, L.A. Walks, Streetsblog L.A., and Safe Routes to School National Partnership for a reception to welcome new L.A. Department of Transportation General Manager Seleta Reynolds. More details to come. RSVP here.
August 29, 2014
Justice for Milt Olin Ride and Vigil
Milt Olin, on the right, with his two sons.Yesterday we learned that the L.A. County District Attorney's Office would not be pressing charges against the sheriff's deputy who struck and killed Milt Olin in Calabasas last December. The sheriff's deputy was typing on his mobile computer in his patrol car when he struck Olin at 48 miles per hour. Olin, a prominent entertainment attorney and former executive for Napster, was pronounced dead at the scene.
August 29, 2014