Archive for Hollywood

Los Angeles Zoning Code overhaul will Negatively affect our Neighborhoods

Jan 03, 2012 by

Intelligent City Planning is a key component to a city’s vibrancy and overall well being. There is no human endeavor that is not intimately affected by it, and for it to succeed, local citizens and [...]

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Happy Halloween from Travelin’ Local!

Oct 31, 2011 by

It’s customary nowadays to say Happy Halloween, although Halloween may not be the best day for well wishes. But it is definitely the day that’s devoted for ghouls, ghosts, and goblins. And ghosts are certainly [...]

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Hollywood’s Famous Chateau Marmont’s Star Studded History and Intrigue

Aug 09, 2011 by

Hollywood is full of stories of the actors, actresses, and musicians who have made their mark here. For many buildings in Hollywood, the old phrase, “If only these walls could talk” rings true. Who knows [...]

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Storer House in Hollywood

Aug 01, 2011 by

As many people know, Frank Lloyd Wright has a distinct place in Los Angeles architecture. His glorious Hollyhock House, and Ennis House, are very well known as a testimonial to his design and architectural genius. [...]

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Hollywood’s Garden of Oz

Jul 28, 2011

If you’re in the mood to do a little exploring in the Hollywood Hills, after passing by the Two Stone Gates, you’ll be able to locate the Garden of Oz. Created by artist Gail Cottman, [...]

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Two Stone Gates Guard Hollywoodland

Jul 27, 2011

You might drive by it and not even see it, just as I did the first two times I passed them by, unless you already know that they’re there and happen to be looking for [...]

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West Hollywood Unveiling New Public Art Sculptures Tomorrow

Jul 19, 2011

Tomorrow, West Hollywood will be treating its own, and all others of the general public who are interested, to visit the official unveiling of their newest public art sculptures. They’re located on Santa Monica Boulevard, [...]

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NoHo’s Rockin’ Food Truck Fest is this Saturday

Jun 22, 2011

If you’ve never had a chance to check out and experience the local food truck scene; rocking-low and high–now’s the time. On Saturday, June 25th, North Hollywood is hosting the NoHo Rockin’ Food Truck Fest: [...]

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Travelin’ Local Walking Tours are on Sale for Thanksgiving

Nov 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Even with the smell of turkey in the air, thoughts might be leaning toward tomorrow. Unless you live under a rock, you know that this Friday is commonly known as Black Friday, [...]

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Mark your Calendars – The Hollywood Christmas Parade is Coming

Nov 22, 2010

On Sunday, November 28th, at 6:00pm, the streets of Hollywood play will play host to the 2010 Hollywood Christmas Parade. Benefiting the Marine Toys for Tots, the Parade is in its 80th, this year promises [...]

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California State Parks are Hollywood’s New Stars

Nov 02, 2010

We all know that many movies have been made in and around the Los Angeles area. What’s not to love? It’s close by the studios which helps cut costs, and these days, everyone wants to [...]

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Sing-a-long Saturday – Madonna’s Hollywood

Oct 23, 2010

Hollywood is world renowned as the “place where dreams are made,” but for many others, it’s simply called “home.” Like many other places, Hollywood, aka “Tinseltown” started its very humble beginnings as a farm community [...]

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Get to know the Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Jun 04, 2010

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Los Angeles is the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With its 2,411 stars, and new ones added weekly, it’s not really possible to map them all. So today, [...]

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Chuck Palahniuk at the Largo

May 25, 2010

The world is full of lovely stories, but this last Tuesday evening at the Largo at the Coronet, wasn’t an evening we were going to hear any, Chuck Palahniuk told the sold out audience. Palahniuk [...]

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