Larchmont Chronicle
VOL. 63, NO. 3
MARCH 2025
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IN THIS ISSUE
New group forms for Village area
Academy Awards: Who should win, who will probably win
n Two neighborhood associations for the same area?
n Oscars are March 2
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NEW SPACE honors “popart nun.” 1-17
CHÂTEAU royalty recognized.
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COPS work and play hard. 3-16 Mailing permit:
By A.R. Johnstone The Academy Awards will be handed out on Sun., March 2, and there have been a lot of ups and downs and controversies surrounding the various nominees. Everyone seems to have an opinion on who, or what film, should win. In some respects, it is a bit absurd to give out awards for art, being that it is very subjective and in the eye of the beholder. Be that as it may, I will go over the bigger nominees, who I think should win, and who will probably win. The Academy doesn’t always see eye to eye with what the general public likes. Let’s face it: There really aren’t any losers at this level. See Academy Awards, P 11
Fixed streets, shared futures needed in L.A.
n Infrastructure matters
By Jessica Meaney As visitors to Larchmont Village know, well-maintained public spaces matter to the health and well-being of our community. But too many Los Angeles neighborhoods lack them. Instead, decades of neglect and disjointed planning have left much of the city struggling with the basics: safe sidewalks, funcSee Fixed streets, P 16
By Nona Sue Friedman A new neighborhood association has formed in the area, Larchmont United Neighborhood Association (LUNA). The group held an open house on Feb. 2 in the parking lot of Hancock Homes at the corner FOUNDING MEMBERS AND OFFICERS at the first LUNA of Larchmont Boulevard and event. From left, back row: Chris Shanley, Auriell Spiegel, Dave Rosewood Avenue. Cavalier, John Holloway and Sam Uretsky. Front row: Sarita Anyone from the area was Singh, Annie O’Rourke, Georgea Fenady, Clelia El Adl Clem- welcome and the lot was ens (seated), Todd Clemens, Dennis Boyle, Natalie Irby, Maggie See LUNA, P 13 Peña and Keith Johnson.
New chapter for Larchmont Chronicle n Third owners take helm since community newspaper’s beginnings in 1963
By the Hutcheson family It is with great pride and excitement that we have taken the reins of a cherished institution of our neighborhood, the Larchmont Chronicle. Recently, a bicoastal friend said to us, “I love when I get back to Los Angeles and I see the Chronicle in my mail; it makes me feel like I’m home.” At the time, the person didn’t know we were in the process of acquiring the paper, but it certainly brought a smile to our faces. Walking into the office and seeing bound copies of the printed paper dating back 63
the journey that Jane and Dawne started as owners of the Larchmont Chronicle. Since we moved to this neighborhood 22 years ago, we have seen a lot of changes — stores and restaurants come and go, houses and storefronts get renovated. The one constant has been the Larchmont Chronicle. This paper is all of ours — our community, our schools, our places of worship. Our part of Los Angeles is truly, both literally and figuratively, in the heart of the city. Films are made, new restaurants See New chapter, P 3
Get your Thin Mints on the Boulevard n Cookie sales continue through March 9
Read our annual list of spring and summer camp offerings, activities and school programs in the April issue of the Larchmont Chronicle. Advertising deadline is Mon., March 10. For more information on this, or general advertising questions, contact 323462-2241, ext. 13, or email wyatt@larchmontchronicle.com.
By Nona Sue Friedman The sweet sight of Girl Scouts selling cookies is back. As of Feb. 7, the annual tradition of troops “boothing,” which is Girl Scout-speak for selling cookies as a troop at various locations, has started. Troop 02902, which is primarily girls from the Center for Early Education, wasn’t missing a day. They snagged a spot on Larchmont Boulevard that very first day. Nora of Hancock Park says, “Selling cookies is one of my favorite See Cookie sales, P 17
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years was awe-inspiring and a little bit daunting. It is with great care and responsibility that we take on this role. After Jane Gilman and Dawne Goodwin started the paper in 1963, the O’Connell family continued neighborhood ownership for the last 10 years under the care and management of Editor in Chief John Welborne. Our family now can continue the legacy, and for that we will forever be grateful. We will be eternally thankful to the O’Connell Family for affording us the opportunity to maintain and expand
ON THE FIRST DAY of boothing, Troop 02902 starts selling on Larchmont Boulevard. From left to right are troop members Hanna Lou, Sophie, Iris and Nora.
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