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By John Welborne New year, new leader, new start
At this time of year, we contemplate the coming months and what they hold for our neighborhoods and our city. We hope there will be some success in dealing with the homelessness crisis.
There have been numerous changes among our fellow residents elected by us to represent us in our local government. We all should support the efforts of our new mayor, new city attorney, new city controller and new and old members of the city council.
As Mayor Karen Bass has emphasized in both word and deed (an example being her early visit to the Hall of Administration where she garnered the unanimous support of the Board of Supervisors), we all must “lock arms” to remedy the myriad problems affecting, and caused by, people living on our streets, sidewalks, parkways and other places that are not indoors.
To address these issues, one leader is needed, and Mayor Bass is willing to be that leader. Let’s hope that all of our other elected officials indeed lock arms with Mayor Bass and pull in the same direction — to help both the unhoused and everyone else in Los Angeles.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! & Thank You
for supporting our Larchmont businesses!
LARCHMONT BOULEVARD ASSOCIATION
www.LARCHMONT.com
©LC0123
Sat., Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve.
Sun., Jan. 1 — New Year’s Day.
Mon., Jan. 2 — Rose Parade.
Tues., Jan. 10 — Mid City West Neighborhood Council board meeting, 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Check midcitywest.org for details.
Wed., Jan. 11 — Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council board meeting, 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Check greaterwilshire.org for details.
Mon., Jan. 16 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Sun., Jan. 22 — Lunar New Year.
Thurs., Jan. 26 — Delivery of the February issue of the Larchmont Chronicle.
Letters to the Editor
‘Times’ turns 100
Today [12/05/2022] is the 100th birthday of the Los Angeles Times, and yet I had to learn of this occasion by reading the New York Times. Not one word of this notable day on the front page of our local flagship newspaper. Aren’t you [Los Angeles Times] embarrassed? I would be. Toby Horn Miracle Mile
Can’t wait for Lucy’s
We are looking forward to eating at this iconic Los Angeles gem! [“Breaking news: Lucy’s El Adobe Café is reopening,” Dec. 2022]. Our family will become regular customers to enjoy the great food and warm hospitality!!! Stephanie Tusques Glendora
Return memorabilia!
Regarding your article concerning new shops on Larchmont: The memorabilia
Larchmont Chronicle
Founded in 1963 by Jane Gilman and. Dawne P. Goodwin.
Publisher and Editor
John H. Welborne
Managing Editor
Suzan Filipek
Contributing Editor
Jane Gilman
Staff Writers
Talia Abrahamson Casey Russell Helene Seifer
Advertising Director
Pam Rudy
Advertising Sales including Classifieds
Caroline Tracy
Art Director
Tom Hofer
Circulation Manager
Nona Sue Friedman
Accounting
Jill Miyamoto on the walls of Village Pizzeria belong to the Cohen family. [“Tenant construction underway at Boulevard shops, some opening,” Nov. 2022]. Full stop. The new owners need to return it.
I have been going there since they opened in the mid 90s. I have watched the collection grow and even contributed to it. It is unconscionable that it is being held hostage by the new owners. I will not eat there or recommend any friends frequent Village Pizzeria until the right thing are done and the memorabilia is returned to the Cohen family. I will urge all friends and neighbors to do the same. Cinzia Zanetti Hancock Park
I am responding to the article about Village Pizzeria and the amazing Steve Cohen. I have known Steve for close to 30 years as we were both in the food industry. I have got to say there is not a better, loyal, honest guy that I have met in years
We joke that we have become as close as sister and brother as we both come from NYC.
It’s truly a travesty what the new owners have done to Steve and his family after all the years of hard work they put in.
I have had many experiences with people in the film industry who think they are the “smartest” best qualified to do just about anything (Please turn to page 3) Write us at letters@larchmontchronicle.com. Include your name, contact information and where you live. We reserve the right to edit for space and grammar.
CORRECTION
The date listed for “The Season of Chorale Concert & Tea” at the Ebell of Los Angeles was incorrect in the December issue. The concert was given on Dec. 12 at 2 p.m.
‘What are your hopes for the new year?’
That’s the question inquiring photographer Casey Russell asked locals.
“To get to know more people in Brookside. We’ve been in the neighborhood two years. And we want our orange tree to grow oranges this year!” Adam, Laura and Archer Abramson Brookside
“I hope for all the empty shops on Larchmont to open, and I hope to eat more pie.” Miles Millar Windsor Square
“I hope for more parking on Larchmont Boulevard.” Al Gough Hancock Park
