Larchmont Chronicle
VOL. 61, NO. 6
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GRADUATION 2023 Section 3
SIP & SNACK. Around the Town.
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“LOOPERS” work the tournament. 16
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Sweet Lady Jane joining Boulevard businesses
Chronicle recognized by California publishers for homeless series
By John Welborne The California News Publishers Association (founded in 1888) has recognized the Larchmont Chronicle and staff writer Helene Seifer as winners of the 2022 California Journalism Award. Last month, Seifer’s twoyear “Giorgio” homeless series was awarded the second place prize in the Public Service Journalism category for larger weekly and monthly newspapers. The first place award went to the San Francisco Examiner for a story about a troubled skilled nursing facility in that city.
n Plus yoga fashion, Sichuan take-out
SHOPPERS AND ERRAND-DOERS illegally park in the center lane on Larchmont Boulevard. Photo by Alan Wolovitch
Parking in the center lane on Larchmont is not legal
n You can get a ticket and a point on your license By Nona Sue Friedman Recently, there has been much talk and annoyance about people parking in the center (turning) lane on Larchmont Boulevard, especially between Beverly
Monsignor The publishers associa- Fleming’s 50th
tion’s salute to Seifer and the Chronicle is for the in-depth investigative reporting that began in early 2021, when Seifer first introduced herself to the former Larchmont Boulevard regular, “Giorgio.” The man and his shopping cart were on the Boulevard almost every day. He spent about a decade of overnights on or near the bus bench on the north side of Beverly Boulevard at Rossmore Avenue. Giorgio’s real name is Pio See CNPA award, p 2
Pets of Larchmont
Our annual Pets of Larchmont will be featured in the July issue of the Larchmont Chronicle. To be included, send a photo of your furry, scaly or feathered friends to suzan@larchmontchronicle.com by Wed., June 14.
Summer Fun!
Summertime is also featured in our July issue. We welcome photos and very short stories about vacations and all things summer at the email above. The same deadline as above applies.
JUNE 2023
By John Welborne A large gathering of family, friends, neighbors and parishioners took place at the Parish Center (and indoor basketball court) of St. Brendan School on Sun., May 28 to celebrate with Msgr. Terrance Fleming his 50th year since being ordained a priest in the Roman Catholic Church. He See Msgr. Fleming, p 17
LPGA golf a big success
n Club thanks neighbors By John Welborne Last month’s tournament at Wilshire Country Club, that saw Hannah Green become champion in a dramatic playoff, is in the record books. [See Page 16 for related coverage.] The club’s general manager, Daniel Enzler, told the Chronicle that thanks are due to both neighbors and the city, thanking especially Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky and her field deputy Jarrett Thompson for their assistance in accommodating the early morning schedules of employees supporting the tournament’s seven days.
Boulevard and First Street. The Larchmont Chronicle decided to find out if it’s legal. The short answer is “no.” Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) West Traffic Sgt. Jeremy Duncan, who has about 20 years of service, says, “by definition, the center lane [on Larchmont] is a two-way See Parking, p 9
Ride free: New DTLA Metro link opens June 16
By Talia Abrahamson Metro’s ambitious Regional Connector light-rail transit project is set to open on Fri., June 16, following 10 years of construction. The project’s completion enables seamless trips across Los Angeles County. To celebrate, Metro will offer free rides everywhere on its entire transit See Metro, p 19
By Casey Russell A retail take-out location, just south of the Larchmont clock and surface parking lot, has been leased, and it soon will be another location for Sweet Lady Jane, a decadent dessert bakery. The lease for Sweet Lady Jane’s newest location at 203 N. Larchmont Blvd. has been signed, and construction has already begun. Look for the shop to open in the fall or winter of this year. The former tenant at that location, Tacos Tu Madre, is moving to 660 N. See Businesses, p 18
‘Secret Garden Tour’ is June 3
Enjoy the flowers and a summer breeze when A Secret Garden Tour features neighborhood homes on Sat., June 3, from 1 to 5 p.m. Beautiful gardens in Windsor Square and Fremont Place will be open to visitors at the annual fundraiser for the Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society. This year’s proceeds will help fund the design and landscaping of the “Islands of Rossmore and Beverly,” a proposed remake for two triangular pedestrian islands at the southwest and northeast corners of the busy intersection. Live music, refreshments, a plant sale and a silent auction will be included in the garden tour. For tickets, visit wshphs. com.
PILGRIM PANTHERS make school volleyball history.
See story on page 16.
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