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Community News New apartment buildings under construction in North Hollywood
on the council, which would have ended in 2020. After his departure, the City Council will either appoint a new member to complete the term, hold a special election for the seat, or have Council President Herb Wesson represent the district in a non-voting capacity. Although City Council is a non-partisan body, it is noteworthy that Englander is currently the only Republican member serving.
Northridge facility wins $171m defense contract
Two new multi-family residential projects are under construction in North Hollywood. The first project, located at 11436 W. Hatteras Street, near the intersection of Hatteras and Lankershim Blvd., will be a five-story mixed-use complex featuring 28 two-bedroom apartments and 450 square feet of ground floor commercial space. The second project, at 11527 W. Chandler Blvd., is adjacent to both the 170 freeway and the Orange Line rapid busline. The complex will stand 4 stories high and include 60 apartments and subterranean parking for 62 vehicles. Both projects are expected to be completed in 2019.
Englander to leave city council Mitch Englander, the councilman from L.A.’s District 12, has announced plans to step down from the City Council at the end of the year. Englander, whose constituency includes Chatsworth, Granada Hills, Northridge and Porter Ranch, has accepted a position with Oak View Group, a sports and entertainment company, beginning on January 1. Englander is in the middle of his second term
The Northridge facility of Northrop Grumman, the Virginiabased aerospace and defense contractor, has acquired a $171 million contract to produce an advanced antiradiation guided missile (AARGM) system for the U.S. military. The weapon is an air-to-surface missile that homes in on an enemy’s radio and radar emissions and is fired from the Navy’s Hornet, Super Hornet and Growler jets, as well as the Tornado jets of the Italian air force. AARGM’s were previously developed and manufactured by Orbital ATK, a company which Northrop Grumman acquired recently for $9.2 billion in cash and debt. As a condition of approving the merger, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission required that the Orbital ATK businesses be structured to ensure that competitors such as Aerojet Rocketdyne, which has a facility in Canoga Park, still have access to their products.
Community News Bankruptcy could lead to redevelopment
With the 132-year-old retailer Sears recently declaring bankruptcy, commercial landlords around the country began speculating how they could turn the soon-to-be-vacated stores into new opportunities. Although Sears’ recently announced closures only include 2 locations in Los Angeles County (Montebello and Ontario), the future of the chain’s remaining southland Kmart and Sears stores is unclear. But experts indicate that, after years of decline, the brick-and-mortar sites could be better utilized by new, smaller tenants. Prominent landlord Kimco has already converted a former Kmart at Vermont-Slauson Shopping Center into Ross Dress for Less and a dd’s Discounts, and increased their rent by 748%. Similarly, former Sears locations in Santa Monica and Hollywood are already being redeveloped into mixed-use complexes that can better serve neighboring communities.
Saban acquires Panavision
Saban Capital, a company controlled by Los Angeles billionaire Haim Saban, has agreed to purchase Panavision Inc., the Woodland-Hills based designer and manufacturer of cinema camera systems. As part of a $622 million threeway deal, Saban and Panavision will merge with Sim Video International, a Toronto-based studio, to create Panavision Holdings, Inc. an end-to-end production and post-production enterprise. Saban, who started his career in the music business, found massive success when he co-founded Saban Entertainment, the company behind kids shows such as “Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers” and “VR Troopers”. Panavision began in the 1950’s as a manufacturer of anamorphic lenses, before revolutionizing the movie industry in the 1970’s with their lightweight Panaflex cameras.
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5217 Laurel Canyon Boulevard Valley Village
4515 Sepulveda Boulevard Sherman Oaks
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Dessert trends continue to rise in the Valley, and now French almond flour cookie sandwiches have been added to that list in Valley Village. Royal Macaron is a sweet shop serving Italian espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, fresh-squeezed juice and most importantly, colorful macarons. Chef Serge Zargaryan produces approximately 20 different macarons daily, including pistachio, peanut butter and jelly, and green apple marmalade. Jessica Special, a macaron named after the owner’s daughter, has with maraschino cherries and white chocolate. Macarons cost $2.50 each or $25 for a dozen.
Danny Elmaleh, the visionary behind concepts like Cleo and Doheny Room, teamed up with wife Justine and creat¬ed Mizlala, a Mediterranean restaurant in Sherman Oaks. The sharefriendly menu here is composed of mainly small plates with big flavors. Each meal starts with a complementary pickle plate, which includes carrots, celery, cucumber, jicama, bell peppers, cau¬liflower, and Kalamata olives. A few items on the menu: their hummus ($7) is rich and creamy and is served with warm chickpeas, tahini, and spices. Their lamb shoulder tagine ($15) comes with tender chunks in a dark sauce with dried fruit and sesame seeds.
Housed in Braum Real Estate Plaza is one of Studio City’s best Asian Restaurants, Feu Pho Kitchen. The restaurant specializes in Vietnamese noodle soup pho, which comes with beef, chicken or vegetable broths. Other menu items include, springy egg noodles and chicken wings, which are fried and tossed in a tangy, spicy mix of coriander, star anise, Sriracha chipotle and chile vinaigrette. Feu also offers hangar steak, tiger shrimp, and tofu-and-mushroom Bun, all served with fresh veggies and herbs, peanuts, crispy onion, and an egg roll.
SIGHTS & SOUNDS in LOS ANGELES
LACMA 5905 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90036 CURRENT EXHIBITION: 3D: Double Vision July 15, 2018 - March 31, 2019 This exhibition explores the art of stereoscopy, the technique that allows a two-dimensional image to create the illusion that it occupies three dimensions of space. Following the history of the technology from the experimental photographs of the 1830’s to the sophisticated digital films of modern day, the exhibit creates a hands-on experience, allowing viewers to use various devices to view 3-D art from artists such as Marcel Duchamp and Ed Ruscha, and features over 60 photographs, videos, and holographic sculptures.
Annenberg Space for Photography 2000 Avenue of the Stars #10 Los Angeles, CA 90067 CURRENT EXHIBITION: Rick Bartow: Things You Know But Cannot Explain May 12, 2018 - January 6, 2019 The Autry is presenting the first major retrospective of noted Native American artist Rick Bartow. The exhibition reflects Bartow’s personal journey as a Vietnam veteran who battled PTSD and alcoholism to develop a career as a self-taught artist, creating a body of work that is both deeply personal and culturally relevant. Featured work includes large-scale paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures.
The Broad 221South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012 CURRENT EXHIBITION: A Journey That Wasn’t June 30, 2018 - February 2019 The featured exhibition at the Broad is a collection of works that focus on the passage of time, dealing with themes such as nostalgia and decay. The exhibition features film and video pieces as well as paintings, sculpture, and photos, and 40 of the 55 works are on display at the Broad for the first time. The exhibition is on display in the Broad’s first floor galleries and is included with regular admission to the museum.
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