The Pawn Shop in Progress
The Pawn Shop in Progress Originally published on Larchmont Buzz – June 6, 2024 One of the most iconic corners in Larchmont Village — the northeast corner of Beverly Blvd. and Larchmont Blvd. — is undergoing an unexpected transformation. What…
Cahuenga Connection
Exploring the Cahuenga Corridor: Hollywood’s Local Scene Beyond the Boulevard While Hollywood Boulevard dazzles tourists with its stars and attractions, just a few blocks over, Cahuenga Boulevard offers a more authentic slice of LA nightlife and munchie culture. For locals…
Hollywood Fringe Festival is Coming 6/12 – 6/29
Hollywood Fringe Festival: 60,000+ Visitors, Major Opportunity for Local Business From June 12–29, the beloved Hollywood Fringe Festival returns, transforming the Hollywood Media District into a playground of creative energy and spontaneous performance. Now in its 15th year, this month-long…
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Community Conversation On The City Budget
Los Angeles is facing its most serious budget crisis in over a decade, and the decisions made this spring will shape how the City operates for years to come. As the new Chair of the City Council’s Budget Committee, I’m…
April 26th is Service Day LA: Together, LA Shines
On Saturday, April 26, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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PROJECT ANGELFOOD
Project Angel Food began in 1989, founded by Marianne Williamson to deliver meals to people with HIV/AIDS, with early support from Hollywood legends like Elizabeth Taylor and Barbra Streisand.
DISTRICT EXPANSION
On January 1, 2025 the Hollywood Media District expansion went into effect, adding almost two doezen new commercial, residential and munciple properties to the BID.
UNHOUSED SERVICES
The Hollywood Media District Public Safety Team is helping unhoused individuals access vital services, reducing our unhoused population by 78% in the past year.
CLEAN & BEAUTIFUL
From daily pressure washing to rapid graffiti removal, our Cleaning Team works tirelessly to keep the Hollywood Media District spotless—read more about their impact.
ALPR Cameras
Look upwards in the Hollywood Media District and you’ll see more than clear blue skies.
DISTRICT SAFETY
From rapid response times to proactive patrols, our Safety Officers are making a real impact.
Even a fire can’t stop Fat Sal’s
1306 N Highland Ave. Every business has its own challenges, but a genuine crisis emerged in mid November 2024 for beloved sandwich shop Fat Sal’s when the local’s chain’s location in the Hollywood Media District at 1306 N. Highland Ave.…
Rick Chavez Zbur’s 2023-24 Legislative Accomplishments
Zbur-Authored Bills Signed by the Governor I am proud to share that Governor Newsom has signed twelve bills into law from my 2023-2024 legislative package. These bills reflect the priorities I set upon taking office, including addressing housing…
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DEVELOPMENT
Pardon our dust, but the Hollywood Media District is a hotbed of development, transforming the area into one of LA’s most exciting new communities. With over 1,000,000 sq. ft. of premium commercial, creative, and residential properties already in the works,…
Una Latina Xmas
Some holiday traditions go back generations, while others are more recent. Over the past decade, The Latina Xmas Special has become an annual tradition for thousands of Los Angeles theatergoers. The brainchild of Miami-born Cuban-American Diana Yanez, the production debuted…
After a century, a concrete plant that helped build L.A. makes way for a deluxe tower…
After nearly a century of shaping Los Angeles, an iconic concrete plant that helped build the city we know today is making way for a new, deluxe tower! 🏙️ Discover the fascinating history behind this industrial landmark and see what’s…
Pre-Halloween BASH at Madame Tussauds *NEW* Hollywood Rooftop
Pre-Halloween BASH at Madame Tussauds *NEW* Hollywood Rooftop Join us for a pre-Halloween BASH at the *NEW* Hollywood Restaurant and Bar on the rooftop of Madame Tussauds on Wednesday, October 30 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Enjoy light bites, delicious…
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CD-13 Community Resource Fair is happening Oct 5th!
Join us at the Community Resource Fair, where a variety of organizations, including housing, sanitation, and other key city departments, will be participating. We are also working on securing City Plants for a special tree giveaway. In addition, there…
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Aviva on CBS2/KCAL9 about the ongoing insurance crisis
9700 Reasons to Act: We call on the Governor and his Administration to take Action to save Foster Children in FFAs To get involved please visit: linkin.bio/aviva_socal
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SUSHI PALACE
Restauranter Anatolij Dejneko brings German engineering to Japanese cuisin When listing ingredients for a sushi dinner, buttermilk, beet juice, and burrata don’t generally come to mind. In that case, you’ve probably not been to Sushi Palace. Located at the northeast…
Calico
Filmmaker Danny Lee puts culture first Stepping out onto the third-floor patio of Danny Lee’s office at Highland and Melrose, the first thing you’ll notice is the Tipu tree, with leaves you can almost reach out and touch, providing shade…
DISTRICT CARE
Working seven days a week to keep Hollywood Media District clean, green and safe. SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS Exterior LED lights were installed by the BID on the west side of N. Highland & Waring to improve nighttime safety for guests and…
Foolish Production CO Presents: “Yerma” 9/7 – 9/28
TICKETS ON SALE Sat 7 Sept- Sat 28 Sept 2024 Running Time 90 minutes no intermission Doors Open 5 minutes prior to performance Sat 7:30pm Tickets $20-$50* Part of our 5th Anniversary Celebration Warning Please note this production features acts…
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California foster families at risk as ‘critical’ non-profit agencies face crisis
Read the full article here via ABC7.com https://abc7.com/post/california-foster-families-risk-profit-agencies-face-losing-critical-insurance-coverage/15244939/
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Become an advocate by contacting your local representative
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AVIVA: Foster Family Agency State Insurance Crisis
August 27, 2024, News Aviva Family & Children’s Services has been grappling with an alarming development threatening Foster Family Agencies (FFAs) across California. Since 1988, Aviva has played a critical role in providing safe, nurturing homes for children in the foster…
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The Bid’s Martha Demson featured in The Larchmont Buzz!
Excited to share our very ownMartha Demson’s interview with TheLarchmont Buzz! She dives into her upcoming project “The Bauhaus Project,” her incredible 25-year journey leading Open FistT heatre Company, navigating pandemic challenges, and more. Don’t miss it! Check out…
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