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News Archive

LFIA Recommendations for A Bridge Home Facility on Riverside Drive

NewsJun 03 2023

   

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LFIA Requests City Prioritize Vermont/Los Feliz Left Turn Signal Installation

Official LettersMay 01 2023
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2023 JMHS Senior College Scholarship Awards

NewsMay 01 2023

Los Feliz Improvement Association 2023 MARSHALL HIGH SENIOR COLLEGE AWARDS   Tom LaBonge Scholarship $2,500 Established in 2021 in honor…

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LFIA Disagrees with Expansion of Alcohol Use in Griffith Park

NewsApr 28 2023

     

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Questions Asked About New Stop Signs At Hillhurst & Vermont

Official LettersApr 16 2023

   

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Audit Requested for Sidewalk & Transit Amenities Program (STAP)

Official LettersApr 16 2023

 

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2023 LFIA Membership Letter Arriving In Mailboxes

NewsApr 08 2023

Dear Neighbor, LFIA is an all-volunteer organization that advocates for and takes action to improve the quality of life for…

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Rowena Reservoir Enjoyed by Local Ducks

NewsMar 30 2023

    Mallards are having a ball in the rain-filled Rowena Reservoir!  

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LFIA March Social at Tabula Rasa

UncategorizedMar 29 2023

An old brick commercial building turned neighborhood bar on Hollywood Boulevard was the setting for LFIA’s March social get-together. Thank…

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Thousands Attend P-22 Celebration at Greek Theatre

NewsFeb 05 2023

Thousands celebrated the legacy of P-22 Saturday at the Greek Theatre close to where the iconic mountain lion roamed for…

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P-22’s Celebration of Life

NewsJan 08 2023

Tickets for P-22’s Celebration of Life event will be released Monday, January 9 starting at 9:00 am PST.   Go…

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Griffith Park Garden Named in Memory of Tom LaBonge

NewsJan 08 2023

Surrounded by panoramic vistas, family and friends gathered on Mt. Hollywood in Griffith Park for the dedication of the Tom…

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We’ll Miss You, P-22

NewsDec 18 2022

  Love & Peace to our celebrated Big Cat. 2009/2010 – 2022         Photo courtesy of National…

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Celebrate the Holidays With the Greek

NewsDec 14 2022

In honor of the holiday season and as a thank you to neighbors and friends, the Greek Theatre is inviting…

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End-Of-Year Giving to Support LFIA and Our Neighborhood Trees

NewsDec 13 2022

If you appreciate the work that LFIA does in the community, consider making an end-of-year donation to LFIA to help…

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LFIA Volunteers Clean Up Neighborhood Storm Drains Before the Rain

NewsDec 12 2022

LFIA volunteers spent Saturday morning cleaning up the gutters and storm drains in Los Feliz Village in advance of the…

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LFIA Honors Our Veterans

NewsNov 08 2022

Over the decades, men and women from Los Feliz have bravely served in the armed forces. We thank them for…

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Find Your Vote Center!

NewsNov 08 2022

Today and tomorrow are the last days to vote in the midterm elections. Rain is also expected today and tomorrow.…

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Pedestrian Improvements for Hollywood & Hillhurst Intersection

Official LettersNov 01 2022
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Help Needed for Drained Rowena Reservoir Ponds

NewsOct 23 2022

   

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Bernadette Soter 1949–2022

NewsOct 15 2022

Long-time resident of Los Feliz, and recently Los Osos, Bernadette Soter has passed away.  Bernadette was a giant in the…

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LFIA Support for RV/Oversized Vehicle Ordinance

Official LettersAug 26 2022

   

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LFIA Comments on Focused Recirculated Zoo Vision Plan

Official LettersAug 14 2022
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LFIA Wants Community Input Included in City Council Housing Motion

Official LettersAug 13 2022
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🚭 Smoking in Griffith Park:  Fines Up to $1,000

NewsJul 02 2022

New “no smoking” signs in Griffith Park have been funded by LFIA, in collaboration with the Griffith Park Advisory Board,…

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LFIA Requests a Total Ban on Smoking in Griffith Park

Official LettersJun 30 2022

 

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LFIA Advocates for Public Safety and Transportation in Griffith Park

Official LettersJun 30 2022

 

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Two JMHS Seniors Awarded LFIA Leadership Scholarships

NewsJun 27 2022

Two John Marshall High School students were recipients of LFIA’s annual $2,500 scholarships for outstanding graduating seniors. Justine Paragas received…

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LFIA Supports 4544 Los Feliz Blvd Appeal

Official LettersJun 16 2022

 

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Safety In Griffith Park

Official LettersJun 02 2022

 

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Questions About TOC Program Eligibility in Los Feliz

Official LettersJun 01 2022

   

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Solving a Los Feliz Riddle

NewsJun 01 2022

by Lynne T. Jewell Does anyone recall stories from the past about the Riddle Sisters, both of whom were physicians…

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LFIA’s New Interactive Map of Los Feliz Is Ready to Explore

NewsMay 24 2022

LFIA has launched Exploring Los Feliz: Interactive Map & Property Search on its website.  It’s a fun, fast and educational…

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Dingbats Are Back Being Cool

NewsMay 23 2022

By Lynne T. Jewell No offense, but Los Feliz has more than its share of dingbats.  Meaning, in architecture parlance,…

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2022 JMHS Senior College Scholarship Awards

NewsMay 05 2022

Los Feliz Improvement Association 2022 SENIOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS   LFIA is now accepting applications for its 2022 Los Feliz…

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In Case You Missed it: LAUSD Voter Info Session Webinar

NewsMay 04 2022

On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, LFIA hosted a voter info session focused on the LAUSD District 2 primary election. The…

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All About “Exploring Los Feliz: Interactive Map & Property Search”

Exploring Los Feliz, NewsMay 03 2022

background In the late 1980s, LFIA began a survey of the 5,000+ properties in the neighborhood that included detailed records…

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LFIA Opposes Out-Of-Scale Development in the Hills

Official LettersApr 13 2022

 

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LFIA Supports Conservation of Oak Woodlands Via SB 1404

Official LettersApr 12 2022

   

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Walkers Explore Fern Dell

NewsApr 03 2022

On a bright Saturday morning in March, a group of nature and history lovers gathered near The Trails Café in…

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2021 Report to the Community

NewsMar 03 2022

LFIA is an all-volunteer organization that advocates for and takes action to improve the quality of life for all residents…

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A Bittersweet Farewell to 2021

NewsJan 04 2022

2021 was a year beginning and ending with COVID-19 concerns, but in many ways, it was better than 2020. Los…

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2021 Redistricting Outcomes for Los Feliz

NewsDec 22 2021

Throughout the 2021 redistricting process, LFIA advocated for Los Feliz to be kept whole and to be kept in districts…

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Better Safe Than Sorry This Holiday Season

NewsDec 14 2021

Our nearby neighbors at the Hancock Park Homeowners Association recently held an online Town Hall focused on issues of security. …

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LFIA Supports City Council SB 9 Guidance

Official LettersDec 09 2021

 

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Celebrating the City’s Largest Historic-Cultural Monument

NewsNov 12 2021

In the spirit of the great outdoors, everyone coming to Griffith Park this Saturday (Nov. 13) to celebrate the park’s…

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Let’s Honor Los Feliz Veterans! 

NewsNov 09 2021

  Over the decades, many Los Feliz men and women have courageously served in the military.  Let’s salute all of…

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LFIA Supports Sunset4All Proposal

Official LettersNov 03 2021

       

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LFIA Supports Los Angeles Zoo Vision Plan Alternative One

Official LettersNov 03 2021

       

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Request for Vision Plan for Griffith Park South of Los Feliz Blvd.

Official LettersNov 03 2021

   

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Happy Birthday to Our Grand Green Urban Wilderness

NewsOct 31 2021

Griffith Park celebrates its 125th birthday on Saturday, November 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an array of…

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Graffiti Tagging on Rise in Los Feliz

NewsOct 28 2021

There have been nearly 1,400 graffiti complaints made to My311 since the beginning of last year.  That’s a 46.2% increase from the…

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Notice of Los Feliz Boulevard Paving This Weekend

NewsOct 28 2021

StreetsLA has scheduled one more weekend for the Los Feliz Boulevard resurfacing project:  from Griffith Park Boulevard to Riverside Drive.…

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Sweet Memories of Tom LaBonge

NewsOct 22 2021

A touching and joyful tribute was held this past week for former LA City Councilmember Tom LaBonge, who served our…

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Final LA Redistrcting Map Approved By LACCRC, Moves to City Council

NewsOct 22 2021

Los Feliz had been mostly included in CD13, but some sizable portions of our community as well as Griffith Park…

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NEW DATES! Expect Delays – Weekend Street Resurfacing on Los Feliz Boulevard Continues Thru October 31st

NewsOct 18 2021

StreetsLA is scheduled to resurface Los Feliz Blvd from Riverside Drive to Vermont Avenue over the course of three weekends.…

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With Fire Season Looming, LAFD Offers Online Outreach 

NewsOct 15 2021

As the Santa Ana winds head our way, the Los Angeles Fire Department is calling on residents to “plan, prepare,…

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Expect Daytime Delays on Los Feliz Boulevard Starting Oct. 1

NewsSep 21 2021

Motorist can expect delays on Los Feliz Boulevard, from Nottingham Avenue to Chislehurst Drive, six days a week for nearly…

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Where Have All the Wildlife Gone?

NewsSep 15 2021

An update on the Rowena Reservoir repairs: First it was mid-July, then middle of September and now the Rowena Reservoir…

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A Morning of Plein Air Painting at Barnsdall Art Park

NewsSep 01 2021

It was a good day for plein art painting and urban sketching. LFIA sponsored the free ‘in the open air’…

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LFIA Supports Historic Designation for Kuromi-Ito Home

Official LettersAug 17 2021
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Pink-Blooming Trees to Griffith Park’s Gateway Called a ‘Love Letter’

NewsJul 07 2021

Sixteen pink-blooming trees now grace the upper Vermont Avenue medians, as a result of LFIA’s campaign to bring trees back…

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CD4 Names Helene Rotolo Field Manager for Los Feliz

NewsJul 07 2021

CD4 recently announced that Helene Rotolo has been named the Field Deputy for the Silver Lake, Los Feliz, & Hollywood…

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Charlotte De Armond Leadership Scholarship Recipients Announced

NewsJun 28 2021

LFIA awarded the annual LFIA Charlotte De Armond Leadership Scholarship to Juliana Paragas who will be attending UC Davis, where…

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LFIA Awards First Tom LaBonge Leadership Scholarship to JMHS Graduating Senior 

NewsJun 28 2021

LFIA is pleased to announce that graduating John Marshall High School senior, Isaac Chung, will be the first recipient of…

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Beloved Ranger Honored in Griffith Park

NewsJun 22 2021

Family, friends and city officials gathered to remember the late Park Ranger Capt. Albert E. Torres during a ceremony at…

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Los Feliz Library Reopens for In-Person Service

NewsJun 20 2021

A new chapter begins Monday, June 21, when the Los Feliz Library reopens to in-person service following months of pandemic…

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Donate Your Neighborhood Photos!

NewsJun 19 2021

This endearing 1925 portrait was taken on Glen Feliz Boulevard in Atwater in front of one the first houses in…

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In Case You Missed it: “Housing 101” Webinar

NewsJun 16 2021

On Tuesday, May 11, 2021 LFIA hosted “Housing 101,” a lecture prepared by community member Luke Klipp, who shared his…

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Acclaimed Los Feliz Artist’s Studio Gets Landmark Status

NewsJun 09 2021

Photo at top: Corita Kent Studio at 5518 Franklin Avenue in 1960, Image courtesy of the Corita Art Center, Los…

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LFIA Request for Demolition Pause

Official LettersJun 08 2021

   

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LFIA Is Against SB9

Official LettersJun 06 2021

     

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Casitas Lofts Projects At Odds with River Restoration and Adjacent Neighborhood

Official LettersMay 31 2021
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LFIA Supports Friends of Griffith Park Water Recirculation, Trail Restoration and Stormwater Capture Projects

Official LettersMay 23 2021

           

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Historic Edifice Perseveres on Hillhurst

NewsletterMay 09 2021

By Lynne T. Jewell Buildings along the historic Hillhurst Avenue corridor come in all shapes and sizes, featuring an array…

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Check It Out: How the Los Feliz Library Came to Be

NewsletterApr 25 2021

To keep the community both enlightened and entertained, LFIA’s launching a new online Observer newsletter feature. We thought it would…

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2021 JMHS Senior College Scholarship Awards

NewsApr 20 2021

LFIA is now accepting applications for its 2021 Los Feliz Improvement Association Scholarships.  This year we will  award two scholarships…

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In Case You Missed It: Listen to LFIA Presentation on California Redistricting

NewsApr 20 2021

On Monday, April 19th LFIA hosted a member of the California Citizens Redistricting Commission, Derric Taylor.  Commissioner Taylor is one of…

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Letter to CD4 re Griffith Park Encampments

Official LettersApr 17 2021

       

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LFIA Campaigns to Restore Historic Tree Canopy

NewsApr 12 2021

Note:  We met our goal!  Thank you to everyone for your generous contributions for the trees!     Greening of Griffith…

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LFIA Supports Hollyhock House Residence A Funding

Official LettersMar 28 2021
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LFIA Support for Corita Kent Studio HCM Designation

Official LettersMar 26 2021

   

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Letter re Dangerous Los Feliz Boulevard & Rowena Avenue Intersection

Official LettersMar 25 2021

   

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LFIA Response to Planning Commission re Hollywood Community Plan

Official LettersMar 17 2021

 

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Last Minute Hollywood Community Zoning Plan Threatens Los Feliz

NewsMar 16 2021

AT ISSUE The Los Angeles City Planning Department is finalizing the ‘Hollywood Community Plan Update’ which will define how land can…

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Marian Dodge Named Woman of the Year by Senator Portantino

NewsMar 16 2021

March 15, 2021 Today, Senator Anthony J. Portantino and the State Senate will honor Los Feliz community activist Marian Dodge as…

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LFIA Opposes SB-10

Official LettersMar 07 2021

This letter was sent to Senators Portantino and Durazo, and Assemblymember Friedman.  

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LFIA Opposes SB-9

Official Letters, UncategorizedMar 06 2021

This letter was sent to Senators Portantino and Durazo, and Assemblymember Friedman.    

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LFIA Comments Re Citywide Sign Ordinance

Official LettersFeb 22 2021

     

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LFIA 2021 Membership Letters Arriving in Mailboxes This Week!

NewsFeb 18 2021

Check your mailbox for your 2020 “Report to the Community” or click here to renew your membership for 2021!  

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LFIA 2020 Report to the Community

NewsFeb 12 2021

What. A. Year. 2020 was challenging, to say the least, and we are thankful to be part of a community…

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LFIA Creates Student Scholarship in Memory of Tom LaBonge

NewsFeb 12 2021

LFIA has established the Tom LaBonge Leadership Scholarship at John Marshall High School in memory of the long-time city council…

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LFIA Recommends Crosswalk at Franklin and Harvard

Official LettersFeb 11 2021

     

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New CD4 Field Deputy Named for Los Feliz Area

NewsFeb 11 2021

Sarah Tanberg has been named the field deputy to represent the Los Feliz area, according to an announcement made by…

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LFIA Comments on LA Zoo Vision Plan DEIR

Official LettersFeb 08 2021

       

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Band of Barristers

NewsFeb 04 2021

Let’s not forget there’s a legendary Los Feliz connection in this Sunday’s Super Bowl game.  Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy…

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LFIA Letter re Citywide Sign Ordinance

Official LettersJan 28 2021

     

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Remembering Tom LaBonge, 1953 – 2021

NewsJan 10 2021

Los Feliz has lost a loyal and long-term friend in the passing of Tom LaBonge. The board of directors of…

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Putting Teeth in Landmark Designation

NewsJan 06 2021

By Lynne T. Jewell   A chance clue on a vintage holiday card sent Drs. Lou and Suzanne Wenzlaff on…

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Seasons Greetings!

NewsDec 24 2020

  ‘Twas the night before Christmas in 1949 when out of the sky came new fallen snow, blanketing the streets…

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LFIA Comments on the Draft Hollywood Community Plan Update

Official LettersDec 12 2020

       

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Enjoy The Los Feliz Library Holiday Tree Lighting Here!

NewsDec 07 2020

Follow this link to watch the Friends of Los Feliz Library’s 2020 tree lighting:  Los Feliz Library Holiday Tree Lighting…

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Super Grocer Celebrates Golden Anniversary

NewsDec 01 2020

 By Lynne T. Jewell There are many heroes in Los Feliz and we’re thankful to all of them.  But we’re…

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Public Open House/Hearing on the Hollywood Community Plan December 9th Via Zoom

NewsDec 01 2020

To Los Feliz Stakeholders: Los Feliz is part of the proposed Hollywood Community Plan and an upcoming virtual Open House &…

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Reminder: LFIA’s Virtual Photo Day This Saturday, November 21st

NewsNov 18 2020

See some of the excellent photos local residents have donated to LFIA’s Photo Archives capturing our lives in 2020 during…

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Traffic Advisory: DWP’s Valve Project on Rowena Avenue Begins Week of November 16th

NewsNov 09 2020

DWP’s valve replacement project on Rowena Avenue between Hyperion Avenue and St. George Street starts the week of November 16th.…

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Christina Rice of LA Public Library’s Photo Collection to Speak at Virtual Photo Day November 21st

NewsNov 03 2020

Christina Rice, who heads up the Photo Collection at the Los Angeles Public Library, will be the featured speaker at…

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2020 Brings Bittersweet Photo Day November 21st

NewsNov 03 2020

Photographic images depicting the ways Los Feliz residents have experienced 2020 will be the focus of LFIA’s Virtual Photo Day…

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Vermont Avenue Street Improvement Project to Begin October 26th

NewsOct 24 2020

Councilmember David Ryu’s office has informed us that the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) is set to start the first…

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Where to Vote in Los Feliz – Vote Centers Open October 30th

NewsOct 23 2020

Los Feliz vote centers open October 30th. Registered voters can vote in person at any vote center in the County.…

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Let’s Not Forget:  Every Vote Counts!

NewsOct 10 2020

By Lynne T. Jewell The doors of the Los Feliz Library may be shut during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that…

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LFIA Takes Stand Against Aerial Trams in Griffith Park

NewsSep 26 2020

Once a supporter of a proposed aerial transit system in Griffith Park, LFIA (Los Feliz Improvement Association) has now rescinded…

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Ballot Drop Box in Los Feliz

NewsSep 15 2020

Los Feliz now has a ballot drop box!  Located at the Los Feliz Branch Library (1874 Hillhurst Avenue) this drop…

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LFIA Rescinds Support for Griffith Park Aerial Tram

NewsSep 09 2020

     

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LFIA Feeds Our First Responders

NewsAug 29 2020

As a way of showing support and thanks to our area first responders, LFIA determined nothing could be better than…

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LFIA Support for Extending the Greek Theatre 2021 Season

Official LettersAug 28 2020

     

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Opportunity to Learn About & Comment On Proposed Griffith Park Aerial Transit System

NewsAug 26 2020

Have you heard about the proposals for adding an aerial transit system (ATS) to Griffith Park? LFIA initially supported the…

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LFIA Statement in Support of Rodenticide Moratorium – AB 1788

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Tall Timbers Grace the Boulevard

NewsAug 10 2020

By Lynne T. Jewell When was the last time you traveled east or west on the two-mile-plus stretch of Los…

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Ask Your State Senator to Support the Rodenticide Moratorium: AB 1788!

NewsAug 07 2020

AB 1788 Is Back on Track! Call Your State Senator today and help get this legislation passed Super-toxic rat poisons,…

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New Recycling Program Coming to Griffith Park

NewsAug 04 2020

The Los Angeles Parks Foundation has been awarded a grant to launch Griffith Parks first recycling program. Recycling bins will…

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Bridge Housing Opens in Los Feliz

NewsAug 04 2020

On July 28 the Riverside Drive Bridge Home opened to 100 formerly homeless Angelenos in Council District 4. Operated by…

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Griffith Park Gets New Superintendent

NewsAug 04 2020

Welcome Stefanie Smith, Griffith Park’s new Acting Superintendent   Stefanie will be overseeing Griffith Region including, the Park Film Office, traffic…

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LFIA Comments on 1666 Vermont Development

Official LettersJul 07 2020

LFIA recognizes the benefit of this project which will bring much needed new housing to our neighborhood. We also recognize…

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Comments on Proposed 1666 N. Vermont Development

Official LettersJul 02 2020
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Comments re Hollywood Center Project

Official LettersJun 01 2020
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LFIA Response to Hollywood Center Project DEIR

Official LettersJun 01 2020

LFIA, the advocacy group for all residents of Los Feliz, has serious concerns about the proposed Hollywood Center Project. While…

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Mr. Palayan’s Pandemic Opus

NewsJun 01 2020

By Lynne T. Jewell For nearly two decades, animation projects created by students at Thomas Starr King Middle School  have…

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This Postman Went Viral

NewsMay 01 2020

By Lynne T. Jewell An LFIA Instagram post thanking Los Feliz mail carrier Oscar Osorio for his dedication received a…

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LFIA Objection to DEIR Comment Period – Hollywood Center Project

Official LettersApr 28 2020

LFIA…objects to the City providing only the minimum allowed comment period for the Hollywood Center Project Draft DEIR. LFIA has…

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Objection to Hollywood Community Plan Comment Period

Official LettersApr 21 2020
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Letter to City re Sidewalk Repair Program DEIR

Official LettersApr 21 2020

LFIA, the advocacy group for all residents of Los Feliz, has serious concerns about the proposed Sidewalk Repair Program. We…

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Comments re Sidewalk Repair Program DEIR

Official LettersApr 20 2020
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Love Thy Neighbors in This Beautiful Place

NewsApr 01 2020

By Lynne T. Jewell At the outset of the year,  LFIA asked its members to tell us what they love…

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Comments on Griffith Park Aerial Transit System

Official LettersMar 30 2020

Earlier this month, PR firm Consensus, presented the potential routes from phase 2 of the Griffith Park Aerial Transit Study…

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LFIA Opposition to Casitas Lofts

Official LettersMar 30 2020

LFIA, the advocacy group for all residents of Los Feliz, has strongly supported the Los Angeles River Revitalization Plan for…

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Comments on Proposed Griffith Park Aerial Tram

Official LettersMar 25 2020

 

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LFIA Opposes Casita Loft Projects

Official LettersMar 25 2020
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LFIA Is Your Neighborhood Association

NewsMar 01 2020

By Lynne T. Jewell The LFIA has served Los Feliz for over 100 years. A flotilla of indefatigable volunteers has…

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Letter to David Ryu Supporting Affordable Housing

Official LettersFeb 26 2020

LFIA…wants to thank you for introducing a Council Motion on February 11, 2020 instructing the City’s Planning Department to revise…

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Letter re Revised Guidelines for Transit Oriented Communities

Official LettersFeb 20 2020

     

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LFIA’s Membership Campaign Gets Underway

NewsFeb 12 2020

LFIA, your neighborhood association, has been serving the Los Feliz community for over 100 years.  We’re working in the neighborhood…

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Group photo of LFIA Members Outside

LFIA Hits The Trails

NewsFeb 11 2020

LFIA Hit the Trails—Special kudos to hiking expert Jamie Robertson (in gray cap) for leading LFIA’s inaugural Sunday morning hikes in Griffith Park and elsewhere. This is…

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On Franklin Avenue: Pretty in Pink

NewsFeb 06 2020

By Lynne T. Jewell Never underestimate the power of determined and diligent volunteer citizens, especially when it comes to Crepe…

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LFIA Opposes SB 50

Official LettersJan 22 2020
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Letter to Senator Durazo re LFIA Opposition to SB-50

Official LettersJan 22 2020

LFIA, the advocacy group for all residents of Los Feliz, is reaching out to you to voice our strong opposition…

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Letter to Senator Portantino re LFIA Opposition to SB-50

Official LettersJan 22 2020

LFIA, the advocacy group for all residents of Los Feliz, is reaching out to you to voice our strong opposition…

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Letter re Griffith Park Strategic Transportation Plan

Official Letters, UncategorizedDec 18 2019

       

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Support for Taylor Residence HCM

Official LettersDec 17 2019
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Support for HCM Designation for The Taylor Residence

Official LettersDec 17 2019

We are writing in support of a City of Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument (HCM) designation for The Taylor Residence,…

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Comments on Griffith Park Strategic Transportation Plan

Official LettersDec 17 2019

The LFIA, representing all residents of Los Feliz, encourages the City’s Recreation and Parks Department in its ongoing study of…

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Photo Detectives Find Heart & Soul of Los Feliz

NewsDec 01 2019

By Lynne T. Jewell The story behind a photo can be a telling thread to the past. Over the years,…

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Griffith Parkline Shuttle to Debut in Griffith Park on December 3rd

NewsNov 22 2019

On December 3rd, the Department of Recreation & Parks will launch the Griffith Parkline, a free shuttle in Griffith Park…

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Long-Missing Trees Return to Franklin Avenue

NewsNov 18 2019

This week, LFIA realized the long-awaited return of the missing street trees on the south side of Franklin Avenue between…

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Hillhurst Gets Cleaned

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Letter to Councilmember Ryu re Rowena Reservoir

Official LettersSep 30 2019

As the oldest neighborhood advocacy group in Los Angeles, LFIA has a long history of addressing the needs of the…

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Letter to Councilmember Ryu re Interim Control Ordinance

Official LettersSep 26 2019

The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA) was pleased to see that on September 10, 2019 you voted YES on Council…

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Leah Lovell’s Open-Air School

NewsAug 15 2019

Several years ago LFIA conducted oral history interviews with the Bogen siblings–Judy, Myron and Barbara–who reminisced about growing up in…

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LFIA Response to State-Wide Housing Bills

Official LettersAug 08 2019

Our historic neighborhood, full of both single-family homes and various forms of multi-unit buildings, has benefited greatly from zoning regulations…

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Exploring Solutions for Homelessness

NewsJul 21 2019

In May, LFIA was happy to co-host, along with Councilmember David Ryu’s office and the Los Feliz Neighborhood Council, a…

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Statement in Support of AB 1788 (2)

Official LettersJun 26 2019

LFIA is writing in support of AB 1788, introduced by Assemblymember Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica). The bill would ban second…

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Hyperion Traffic Safety Comments

Official LettersJun 06 2019

We request that the Los Angeles Department of Transportation collaborate with this Working Group and take action to improve street…

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Statement in Support of AB 1788

Official LettersMay 25 2019

The bill would ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) in California—the most toxic, “one-feeding kills” poisons—as well as first generation…

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LFIA Opposition to SB 50

Official LettersMay 08 2019

Los Feliz…would be disproportionately affected by the passage of this bill.

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Support AB 1788 – End the Unnecessary Use of Rodenticides

Official LettersApr 26 2019

AB 1788 is a step in the right direction towards ending the unnecessary use of rodenticides and we applaud the…

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Support for Rim of the Valley

Official LettersApr 26 2019

The Rim of the Valley Corridor project provides urgently needed wildlife connectivity necessary to maintain healthy biodiversity including essential linkages…

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Los Angeles Zoo Vision Plan Comments

Official LettersApr 26 2019

The LFIA…opposes numerous aspects of the Los Angeles Zoo Vision Plan… it is an entertainment densification plan, increasing the human…

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LA River Gets Spring Cleaning

NewsApr 22 2019

LFIA joined hundreds of other volunteers from throughout the city in the 30th annual Friends of Los Angeles River  (FoLAR)…

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Support David Ryu Motion Re Developer Contribution Restrictions

Official LettersMar 24 2019

The Board of Directors discussed motion CF 19-0046 at its February board meeting and voted unanimously to support your motion…

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LFIA Hosts Congressman Adam Schiff – Photo Gallery

NewsMar 21 2019

LFIA hosted Congressman Adam Schiff at Friendship Auditorium on March 18, 2019.  A sold-out crowd was on hand to welcome…

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Rep. Schiff Encourages LFIA Audience to ‘Get Involved’

NewsMar 20 2019

A sold-out crowd greeted Rep. Adam Schiff with a standing ovation at a LFIA-sponsored program Monday night at Friendship Auditorium.

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JMHS Scholarship Info & Application

NewsMar 15 2019

LFIA is now accepting applications for its 2019 Los Feliz Improvement Association Scholarship Award.  The amount of the award is…

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ADDITIONAL TICKET RELEASE – LFIA Presents: An Evening With Adam Schiff

NewsMar 14 2019

The location for Monday, March 18th’s Adam Schiff event has been changed to Friendship Auditorium on Riverside Drive.  This venue…

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Invitation To Learn More About CD4 Homelessness Initiatives

NewsMar 06 2019

LFIA supports Councilmember David Ryu’s proposal for homeless bridge housing on Riverside Drive, adjacent to LA Shares.  Below is an…

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NEW LOCATION – LFIA Presents: An Evening with Adam Schiff

NewsFeb 28 2019

LFIA is pleased to present Adam Schiff, U.S. Representative for California’s 28th congressional district, for an evening of discussion.

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LFIA Files CEQA Appeal – 4511 Russell Avenue

Official LettersFeb 27 2019

In the case of 4511 Russell Ave, the unusual circumstances surrounding this project make a categorical exemption inapplicable. Specifically, the…

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Hollywood Community Plan Comment Letter – Draft EIR

Official LettersJan 31 2019

We do not believe hillside issues are adequate addressed in either the Hollywood Community Plan (HCP) or the Environmental Impact…

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Hollywood Community Plan Comment Letter – HPOZ

Official LettersJan 30 2019

LFIA appreciates the efforts of the Planning Department to maintain the existing residential zoning in our hillside areas.

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Letter of Support for Bridge Housing in Los Feliz

Official LettersJan 23 2019

The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA), representing residents of Los Feliz, supports Councilman Ryu’s suggestion for homeless bridge housing on…

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Letter of Support for Dr. Amarjit Singh Marwah Dedication

Official LettersJan 23 2019

The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA), founded in 1916 and representing over 800 households in the Los Feliz district, is…

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Stop Senior Scams Presentation at Friendship Auditorium

NewsJan 13 2019

Please join us for a Presentation by Stop Senior Scams Acting Program, hosted by Senator Anthony J. Portantino in conjunction with LFIA.

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A Conversation with the Candidates – 5th District LAUSD School Board Candidate Forum

NewsJan 11 2019

LFIA will present “A Conversation with the Candidates – 5th District LAUSD School Board Candidate Forum on Monday, February 18,…

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LFIA Settles Lawsuit Against Franklin/Western Project in Los Feliz

NewsDec 28 2018

LOS ANGELES, CA, December 19, 2018 – The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA) announced today that it has reached a…

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Fall 2018 Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveDec 19 2018

The Fall 2018 Observer is here for your reading pleasure.

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Letter of Support for Hyperion Bridge Underpass

Official LettersDec 05 2018

The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA), supports the construction of a pedestrian underpass on the east side of the Glendale-Hyperion…

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LFIA Holds Storm Drain Cleanup on Los Feliz Boulevard

NewsDec 05 2018

Muddy and dirty storm drains and gutters along Los Feliz Boulevard are now clean, as a result of a massive…

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Letter to Councilmember Ryu re Recode LA

Official LettersOct 26 2018

The Los Feliz Improvement Association is aware that changes are being made to the municipal code during RECODE LA and…

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Letter to Councilmember Ryu re Temporary Overlay Zone

Official LettersOct 26 2018

The LFIA has long hoped that a Croake and McCann HPOZ would be established. However…the chances of this area becoming…

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Letter to City re Strategic Transportation Plan for Griffith Park

Official LettersOct 02 2018

The Los Feliz Improvement Association supports various elements of the Strategic Transportation Plan for Griffith Park and its adherence to…

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Five JMHS Seniors Awarded Charlotte De Armond Leadership Scholarships

NewsJul 04 2018

Five outstanding John Marshall High School graduating seniors are recipients of the 2018 Los Feliz Improvement Association Leadership Scholarships, named…

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LFIA Elects Standolyn Robertson to Presidency

NewsMay 31 2018

Standolyn Robertson has been elected to serve as the 2018-19 president of the Los Feliz Improvement Association.

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LFIA Files Lawsuit Against Franklin/Western Project in Los Feliz

Official LettersMay 16 2018

LFIA announced it has filed a suit against the City of Los Angeles and the developer Western and Franklin, LLC.

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Council District 4 Community Update

NewsApr 27 2018

Weekly update from CD4’s Los Feliz Field Deputy, Rachel Fox:   Mayor’s Proposed Budget 18-19 Last week, Mayor Eric Garcetti…

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LFIA Appeal to City Council PLUM Committee for 1860 – 1868 Western

Official LettersApr 27 2018

LFIA appeal of City Planning Commission decision on 1860 – 1868 Western to Los Angeles City Council Planning & Land…

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LFIA Letter Supporting Denial of Haul Route for 2521 Nottingham

Official LettersApr 27 2018

Letter in support of City’s denial of haul route for 2521 Nottingham.

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Spring 2018 Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveApr 26 2018

     

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Letter to Senator Anthony Portantino Opposing SB 827

Official LettersApr 05 2018

The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA), founded in 1916 and representing over 800 households in the Los Feliz district of…

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2018 LFIA Scholarship Application for JMHS Seniors

NewsMar 19 2018

Below is the link for the 2018 Los Feliz Improvement Association Scholarship Application. Criteria for selection includes: 1.  financial need…

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Crime Fighting Tips Offered at LFIA Meeting at Zoo

NewsMar 01 2018

On Monday, February 26, a large crowd of LFIA members and neighbors attended LFIA’s meeting devoted to crime in Los…

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New Council District 4 Field Deputy for Los Feliz

NewsFeb 25 2018

Rachael Fox is new Los Feliz Field Deputy for Council District 4.

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New LAPD Acting Senior Lead Officer for Los Feliz

NewsFeb 25 2018

New LAPD acting senior lead officer for Los Feliz.

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Letter to City Planning Commission Requesting Continuation

Official LettersFeb 14 2018

Letter to City Planning Commission requesting a continuance of February 8, 2018 hearing re development at Western and Franklin Avenues.

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LFIA’s February 26th Member Meeting to Focus on Crime in Los Feliz

NewsJan 30 2018

The topic of LFIA’s February Member Meeting is one of concern to many of us in the neighborhood:  Crime In Los…

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CD4’s Hollywood Sign Report

NewsJan 20 2018

In response to the large volume of tourists visiting the Hollywood Sign, CD4 councilmember, David Ryu, hired a transportation consultant…

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LFIA Supports Griffith Park Raptor Survey

NewsDec 07 2017

Since 2007, LFIA’s Parks Committee has earmarked monies to support the Griffith Park Wildlife Survey.  This year our donation was…

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Fall 2017 Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveNov 18 2017
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Sock Hop Photo Gallery!

NewsOct 17 2017

Thanks to Michael Locke for all these fun party photos! photos!

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Letter to Recreation & Parks Opposing Beachwood Gate Closure

Official LettersSep 04 2017

The Los Feliz Improvement Association strongly protests the closing of the Beachwood Gate entrance to Griffith Park. For decades,

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Coming This Fall: Sock Hop for Schools!

NewsJun 30 2017

Save the date – Saturday, September 23rd – for LFIA’s Sock Hop!  We’re throwing a dance party to raise money for our…

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LFIA Hosts Congressman Adam Schiff at Friendship Auditorium

NewsJun 08 2017

The Los Feliz Improvement Association welcomed our Congressman Adam Schiff to a packed house, full of energized constituents at Friendship Auditorium on…

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Spring 2017 Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveMay 02 2017
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Letter Re Commonwealth Nursery Renovation

Official LettersApr 27 2017

Letter to Department of Recreation and Parks General Manager Mike Shull regarding future renovation and use of the Commonwealth Nursery…

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Closure of Park Access Pushes More Traffic to Los Feliz

NewsApr 08 2017

Let the City know we want open access to Griffith Park trails for everyone!   Join us Saturday April 15th…

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LFIA Opposition to Proposed Western & Franklin Development

Official LettersApr 05 2017

Letter to Central Area Planning Commission opposing changes requested to SNAP ordinance by developers.

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LFIA Spring Cleanup Day!

NewsMar 26 2017

LFIA volunteers do some spring cleaning in the village in March.

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2017 LFIA Scholarship – Info for JMHS Seniors

NewsMar 17 2017

LOS FELIZ IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD $2,500.00 ELIGIBILITY: Any Marshall High School graduating Senior admitted to a four (4) year or…

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February 6th – LFIA Meets at the Autry

NewsMar 07 2017

LFIA members attend February General Meeting at the Autry National Center

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Updated LAPD Northeast Division Contact Numbers

NewsFeb 07 2017

Senior Lead Officer Leo Rey provided the following contact numbers for the LAPD Northeast Division: Northeast Front Desk:  (323) 561-3216…

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LFIA Gets Social at Gelson’s

NewsJan 31 2017

On Monday, January 30th, LFIA hosted it’s first Social of 2017.  A big thank you goes to Gelson’s for letting…

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2016 Fall Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveJan 11 2017
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Letter to City Council PLUM Committee re BMO/BHO

Official LettersDec 06 2016

We urge support of the Hillside Federation’s position asking the Department of City Planning to follow the recommendation of the…

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Griffith Park Traffic Alert for Thanksgiving Weekend

NewsNov 17 2016

The Department of Recreation and Parks is anticipating heavy traffic in the Park over Thanksgiving weekend, November 25, 26 and…

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Forrest J Ackerman Square Dedicated

NewsNov 17 2016

On Thursday morning, November 17th, the corner of Franklin and Vermont Avenues was christened Forrest J Ackerman Square.  Best known…

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Neighborhood Volunteers Clean Up Los Feliz

NewsNov 17 2016

On Saturday, October 29th a dedicated group of neighborhood volunteers spent the morning cleaning the gutters and storm drains along Los Feliz Boulevard…

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Letter to Councilmember Ryu re Vermont Triangle Improvements

Official LettersOct 19 2016

Letter to Councilmember Ryu supporting proposed improvements to the Vermont Triangle.

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LFIA Birthday Bash Photo Gallery

NewsSep 28 2016

On September 17th, LFIA celebrated its 100th birthday at the Wilson Harding Golf Course Clubhouse!

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Letter to City Planning re Small Lot Subdivisions

Official LettersAug 23 2016

The Los Feliz Improvement Association…urges the planning department to use this critical opportunity to correct the Small Lot Subdivision (“SLS”)…

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Letter to City Planning re 4900 Hollywood Blvd.

Official LettersJul 31 2016

The Los Feliz Improvement Association…has serious concerns about the design and scope of the 4900 Hollywood Boulevard mixed use project.

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Letter to Rec & Parks re Griffith Park Traffic Plan

Official LettersJul 31 2016

The Los Feliz Improvement Association…commends the department for their efforts to mitigate the traffic congestion on the south side of…

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IMPORTANT: New Show Night Contacts for the Greek Theatre

NewsJul 09 2016

The Greek is under new management this year and personnel has changed.  Here are the individuals you will need to…

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Invitation to Participate in Local Coyote Sighting Survey

News 2016Jul 05 2016

  There’s been a lot of talk in the neighborhood about coyotes lately, and as part of an effort to…

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Letter to City Planning re Mansionization

Official LettersJun 30 2016

The Los Feliz Improvement Association…urges the City to pass the draft of the BHO/BMO amendments as originally proposed by Councilmember…

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LFIA Announces Centennial Events

NewsJun 27 2016

LFIA is celebrating its 100th birthday this summer and everyone is welcome to join in the fun!   100 Years: Historic…

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Letter to City Planning re Hollywood Community Plan

Official LettersJun 23 2016

During the lengthy process of providing input to the previous Hollywood Community Plan, the Los Feliz Improvement Association, joined with…

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Letter to Councilman Ryu re Interim Control Order

Official LettersJun 23 2016

At its May meeting, the board of the Los Feliz Improvement Association…voted to request the issuance of an Interim Control…

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Letter to PLUM Committee re Hollywood Community Plan

Official LettersJun 18 2016

Letter to Los Angeles City Council’s Planning & Land Use Committee re changes to the Hollywood Community Plan.

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Letter to City Planning re Baseline Hillside & Baseline Mansionization Ordinances

Official LettersJun 15 2016

Letter urging the City to pass the draft BHO/BMO amendments as originally proposed by Councilmembers Koretz and Ryu.

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2016 Spring Summer Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveJun 14 2016
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Letter to David Ryu – ICO Request

Official LettersJun 08 2016

Letter to Councilman Ryu requesting an Interim Control Order in Los Feliz.

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2016 LFIA Scholarship Winner is Srevmich Lach

NewsJun 04 2016

LFIA Schools Committee representative, Joanna Erdos, and 2016 LFIA Scholarship winner, Srevmich Lach, attend the John Marshall High School senior…

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Community Meeting – JMHS Tower Repair Project

NewsJun 01 2016

Community meeting scheduled for June 6th to discuss JMHS tower repair project.

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Members Attend LFIA Spring Meeting at the Autry

NewsMay 10 2016

LFIA Spring Meeting “Los Feliz Past, Present and Future” plus LFIA Scholarship Award and Marshall Decathlon team.

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LFIA Elects Officers for 2016 – 2017

NewsApr 30 2016

  Officers for the 2016 – 2017 term were voted into office on Tuesday, April 27th. They are: Nyla Arslanian,…

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LFIA Spring Meeting: Los Feliz – Past, Present & Future

NewsApr 22 2016

Please join us on Monday, May 9th at the Autry Museum of the American West for an evening dedicated to the…

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Greek Theatre Movie Night POSTPONED

NewsApr 06 2016

The Greek Theatre has postponed its April 9th Movie Night due to a wet weather forecast.

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Letter to Adam Schiff Supporting Rim of the Valley Alternative D

Official LettersApr 02 2016

The Los Feliz Improvement Association, representing a membership of some 3,000 in the Los Feliz district of Los Angeles, joins…

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LFIA Volunteers Clean Up Vermont & Hillhurst

NewsMar 30 2016

  On Saturday, March 26th an energetic group of LFIA volunteers spent the morning sweeping, raking and removing trash from Vermont…

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Marshall’s Academic Decathlon Team Takes Second Place in Sacramento

NewsMar 20 2016

LFIA has a long-standing tradition of supporting the students at John Marshall High and this year is no different. We…

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Spring Break Griffith Park Traffic Plan

NewsMar 15 2016

Spring Break is fast approaching and we are anticipating increased traffic to Griffith Park from March 19th to March 27th.

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David Boulé Author of The Orange and the Dream of California to Speak

NewsMar 11 2016

On April 14th, David Boulé author of The Orange and the Dream of California at the Los Feliz Branch of the Los Angeles…

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LA Weekly on New Greek Theatre General Manager

NewsMar 01 2016

CAN THE GREEK THEATRE’S NEW GM BOOK GREAT SHOWS AND AVOID PISSING OFF THE NEIGHBORS? BY HAYLEY FOX MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29,…

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Co-Existing with Wildlife – Nature Neighbor Website

NewsMar 01 2016

As a follow up to LFIA’s March 22nd Co-Existing with Nature forum at the LA Zoo, Cathy Schoonmaker, Urban Wldlife…

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Art Author Spotlights LACMA History March 17 at Los Feliz Library

NewsMar 01 2016

Art writer Suzanne Muchnic will discuss the history of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art at the Architecture&Beyond Lecture…

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Griffith Park Traffic Plan – Public Meeting March 9th

NewsFeb 26 2016

Councilman David Ryu and the Department of Recreation and Parks will host a meeting on Wednesday March 9th to update the…

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LFIA Members Co-Existing with Nature at the Zoo

NewsFeb 23 2016

LFIA members attend Co-Existing with Nature at the Los Angeles Zoo on Monday, February 22, 2016.

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Architect/Urban Planner/Author Doug Suisman on Los Angeles Boulevards

NewsFeb 13 2016

Internationally-recognized urban planner Doug Suisman published Los Angeles Boulevard: Eight X-rays of the Body Public nearly twenty-five years ago — now this…

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Letter to Urban Forestry re Arborist Deodar Survey

Official LettersFeb 12 2016

Letter to Urban Forestry advising arborst’s recommendations for deodar cedars on Los Feliz Boulevard.

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Ooops! Our Apologies for Our Mailing Glitch

NewsFeb 10 2016

Our apologies to anyone who received an incorrectly addressed invitation to our February 22nd meeting at the LA Zoo!

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2016 Winter Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveFeb 07 2016
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February Member Meeting at the LA Zoo on February 22nd

NewsFeb 03 2016

Join us on Monday, February 22nd at the LA Zoo’s Witherbee Auditorium to learn how we co-exist with the native…

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Support for Historic Cultural Monument Status for 4773 Los Feliz Boulevard

Official LettersFeb 03 2016

Letter to City of Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission supporting Historic Cultural Monument status for 4773 Los Feliz Blvd.

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Support for Historical Cultural Monument Status for 4784 Cromwell Avenue

Official LettersFeb 03 2016

Letter to City of Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission supporting Historic Cultural Monument status.

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Letter to Councilman Ryu re 2024 Olympic Bid and Griffith Park Uses

Official LettersFeb 02 2016

Letter to CD4 Councilman David Ryu discussing the proposed uses of Griffith Park to be described in 2014 Olympics Bid.

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New Greek Theatre Contact Information

NewsFeb 01 2016

  When the 2016 Greek Theatre season opens this coming April, the City of Los Angeles will be running the…

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St. Francis Dam Author to Speak at Los Feliz Library Thursday, January 28th

NewsJan 26 2016

Documentarian Jon Wilkman, author of the just-released book on the St. Francis Dam disaster, will be the featured speaker at…

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CD4 Public Meeting to Discuss Griffith Park Traffic on January 20th

NewsJan 06 2016

Join us for a public meeting to discuss Griffith Park: Improving Public Safety and Access Wednesday, January 20, 2016 7:00 pm…

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LFIA Photo Day a Success

NewsDec 16 2015

A number of historic photos highlighting this year’s theme “Autos in Los Feliz” were donated at the LFIA History Committee’s…

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Reminder – Photo Day is this Saturday, December 5th!

NewsNov 30 2015

Drop the Los Feliz Library this Saturday afternoon to add your photos to our archives.

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Save The Date! LFIA’s “Autos” Photo Day is Set For Saturday, December 5th

NewsOct 29 2015

Some of the most memorable photographs are those taken posed in front of your brand new automobile. This year LFIA’s…

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Letter in Support of City Planning Billboard Proposal

Official LettersOct 28 2015

Letter to Councilmembers Huizar, Englander and Cedillo in support of new billboard regulation proposed by City Planning Commission.

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Dr. Edmond Clinton to Talk on Clifton’s Cafeteria History Nov. 19 at Los Feliz Library

NewsOct 27 2015

Dr. Edmond Clinton III, author of “Clifton’s and Clifford Clinton: A Cafeteria and a Crusader,” will be the featured speaker…

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Save the Date! LFIA Fall Member Meeting is November 9th

NewsOct 27 2015

LFIA’s Fall Member Meeting will be held on Monday, November 9th.  Doors open at 6 PM for mingling and refreshments.  The…

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Mobility Plan 2035 – Brief Overview and Link to City Planning Website

NewsOct 26 2015

The City Council recently approved a broad plan for the future of transportation in Los Angeles: Mobility Plan 2035.  The plan…

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2015 Fall Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveOct 07 2015
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Letter to City Planning Requesting Review of Rowena “Road Diet”

Official LettersOct 07 2015

Request for the City to review effects of the Rowena “Road Diet” on the surrounding community.

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Corita Kent Biographer To Speak at Los Feliz Library Oct. 15

NewsOct 06 2015

Author April Dammann, author of “Corita Kent. Art and Soul. The Biography,” will be the featured speaker at the Architecture&Beyond…

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Former LFIA Board Member Donna Matson – Celebration of Life on October 24, 2015

NewsOct 02 2015

A Celebration of Life for former LFIA board member and zoning committee chair Donna Matson is scheduled for Saturday, October 24,…

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David Ryu Letter to City Ethics Commission re Campaign Finance

Official LettersSep 22 2015

Click here to see David Ryu’s letter regarding campaign finance rules and city elections: Ethics Letter_9-17-15

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Letter in Opposition to Russell Avenue Parking Lot Proposal

Official LettersSep 15 2015

Opposition letter to Department of Building & Safety re turning 100 year old duplex into parking lot.

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Fall Social is Monday, September 21st

NewsSep 02 2015

Please join us at Rockwell Table & Stage for our Fall Social!

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Save the Date! Volunteers Needed! LFIA Neighborhood Cleanup

NewsAug 27 2015

On July 18 a dedicated group turned out for the LFIA neighborhood clean-up. The rare July thunderstorms couldn’t stop us!…

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Urgent! Greek Theatre – Possible City Council Action

NewsAug 15 2015

Urgent Greek Theatre Update – City Council Action this Monday Arts, Parks & River Committee to meet this Monday, August…

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Vermont and Hillhurst Medians at Griffith Park

NewsAug 10 2015

August 10, 2015 – This is an update on a prior communication regarding the trees in the upper Vermont and…

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UPDATE: Greek Theatre Nearing Point of No Return – Please Act Now!

NewsAug 09 2015

The Aug. 12 commission meeting approval has been RESCHEDULED The Greek Theatre Management RFP award recommendation has been rescheduled. The…

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LFIA Thanks Members at Centennial Picnic

NewsAug 05 2015

Griffith Park’s Crystal Springs picnic ground was the site of LFIA’s Centennial picnic on the last Sunday in July.  The…

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Greek Theatre Nearing the Point of No Return – Please Act Now!

NewsAug 01 2015

Recreation and Parks is far advanced in their plan to self-operate the Greek Theatre. Two major developments occurred since our…

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Greek Self-Operation Noise & Parking Concerns

Official LettersJul 21 2015

Official letter regarding Greek self-operation, noise and parking concerns.

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Tom LaBonge Square Dedicated

NewsJul 01 2015

On Monday, June 29, 2015 neighbors, friends and family gathered to dedicate Tom LaBonge Square at the corner of Tracy…

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New CD4 Councilman David Ryu is Sworn In

NewsJun 29 2015

June 28, 2015 – CD4 Councilmember David Ryu was sworn in today on the south lawn of City Hall by…

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Need to Contact the Greek Theatre?

NewsJun 25 2015

  Concert too loud?  Event traffic worse than usual?  Yellow jackets doing a great job?  During concert hours Greek Theatre Community…

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Tom LaBonge Concludes Service to Los Feliz

NewsJun 23 2015

  Councilmember Tom La Bonge, successor to John Ferraro, completes a long career representing Los Feliz at City Hall: 36.5…

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LFIA Membership Picnic to Launch Centennial Year

NewsJun 22 2015

The Los Feliz Improvement Association will begin its year-long 100th birthday celebration with a picnic for our membership in Griffith Park…

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2015 Spring Summer Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveMay 22 2015
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The Los Feliz Boulevard Deodars are Trimmed!

NewsMay 21 2015

After two years of advocating and fundraising, the deodar cedars on Los Feliz Boulevard–L.A. Historic-Cultural Monument #67–have been trimmed.  Thanks…

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Tom LaBonge Tribute & CD4 Candidate Forum

NewsMay 21 2015

On Monday, April 27th the LFIA honored retiring Councilmember Tom LaBonge.  The tribute was followed by a CD4 run-off candidate…

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Construction in Griffith Park Starting May 18th

NewsMay 19 2015

Starting on May 18, you may notice many trucks on Vermont and Commonwealth during normal business hours.  The DWP and…

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GREEK THEATRE COMMUNITY ALERT APRIL 27th

NewsApr 27 2015

Make your voice heard downtown As we alerted you a week and a half ago, The Department of Recreation and…

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SOLD OUT! April 27th – LFIA Tribute to Tom LaBonge and CD4 Run Off Debate

NewsApr 18 2015

SOLD OUT! – No more seats available. LFIA’s upcoming general meeting on Monday, April 27th.  The evening will feature the…

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Architecture & Beyond – Arnold Schwartzman Book on Griffith Observatory

NewsApr 13 2015

Author/Designer/Film Director Arnold Schwartzman’s newest book celebrates the splendor of the Griffith Observatory In 1896 Col. Griffith J. Griffith presented…

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Los Feliz Boulevard Deodar Trimming Starts Monday, April 13th

NewsApr 10 2015

  We have exciting news! The funds have been raised and the work scheduled for the trimming of our beautiful…

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April 11th – Friends of the Los Angeles River Spring Clean Up

NewsMar 23 2015

It’s Spring and that means it’s time for the Grand Limpieza of the LA River sponsored by Friends of the…

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Save the Date! LFIA’s Spring General Meeting is Monday, April 27th

NewsMar 10 2015

  Save the date for LFIA’s upcoming general meeting on Monday, April 27th.  The evening will feature the CD4 Run-Off…

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Talk Spotlights Pt. Fermin Lighthouse Thursday March 19th at Los Feliz Library

NewsFeb 24 2015

Author Henrietta E. Mosley will give a history of the Point Fermin Lighthouse in San Pedro at the Architecture&Beyond Lecture…

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Neighborhood successful in Council rejection of Live Nation for new Greek Theatre Management

NewsFeb 12 2015

Los Angeles City Council today voted 11 to 3 to reject the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners’ recommendation that…

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An Overview of the Greek Theatre Contract Process

NewsFeb 04 2015

After years of contract extensions, on June 4, 2014, the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) finally released…

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LFIA CD-4 Candidate Forum Draws Capacity Crowd

General, NewsFeb 04 2015

A standing room only crowd attended LFIA’s CD-4 candidate forum at the Autry National Center on Monday, February 2nd.   LFIA…

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East Hollywood Los Feliz Homeless Coalition Seeks Community Help

NewsFeb 04 2015

The East Hollywood Los Feliz Homeless Coalition (EHLF) is a group of concerned stakeholders who have come together to address…

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Franklin Hills Sign

Official LettersFeb 01 2015

Letter to Councilman Tom LaBonge re new position on Franklin Hills sign.

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You’re Invited! LFIA Hosts CD4 City Council Candidate Forum on Monday, February 2, 2015

NewsJan 27 2015

Save the date!  Tom LaBonge retires as Councilman in June.  Who will replace him?  Please attend LFIA’s CD 4 Candidate…

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LA City Council Committee Overturns RAP Greek Theatre Operator Recommendation

NewsJan 27 2015

On Monday, January 26, 2015, the Los Angeles City Council Arts, Parks, Health, Aging & Rivers committee overturned Recreation and…

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February Member Meeting at the LA Zoo on Monday, February 22nd

NewsJan 27 2015

Please join us on Monday, February 22nd at LA Zoo’s Witherbee Auditorium to learn how we co-exist with the native wildlife…

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2015 Winter Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveJan 22 2015
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St. Francis Dam Disaster Author To Talk Jan. 28 at Los Feliz Library

NewsJan 20 2015

Documentarian Jon Wilkman, author of the just-released book on the St. Francis Dam disaster, will be the featured speaker at…

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LFIA hosts CD 4 City Council Candidate Forum on Monday, February 2nd

NewsJan 19 2015

Tom LaBonge retires as Councilman in June.  Who will replace him?  Please attend LFIA’s CD 4 Candidate Forum on Monday,…

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LAUSD Board District 5 Candidate Forum – You are invited!

NewsJan 19 2015

A candidate forum will be held Wednesday, January 28th at the Goodwill Flagship Store & Café located at 3150 N.…

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Hollywood Ford/City Lights Letter to Zoning Administrator

Official LettersJan 16 2015

Letter to City Planning’s Michael LoGrande re the community’s development concerns at Hillhurst and Hollywood.

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Local Author Speaks on “Silver Lake Chronicles” Jan. 15 at Los Feliz Library

NewsDec 16 2014

Michael Locke, author of “Silver Lake Chronicles: Exploring an Urban Oasis in Los Angeles,” will be the featured speaker at…

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Consideration of Bartlett House for Historic-Cultural Monument

Official LettersDec 05 2014
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Architecture Critic Tackles Issue of CA vs. Outside Architects at Los Feliz Library Nov. 20

NewsNov 03 2014

Modernist architecture critic/historian  Alan Hess will speak on “California as Muse: How Out-of-State Architects Get the Golden State Wrong”  at  the Architecture&Beyond Lecture…

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2014 Fall Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveOct 23 2014
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LFIA Greek RFP Award Letter

Official LettersOct 22 2014
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LFIA’s Photo Day Salutes Vets Nov. 1 at Los Feliz Library

NewsOct 22 2014

The Los Feliz Improvement Association will be saluting Los Feliz military veterans, past and present, at the annual Photo Day Saturday,…

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Photographer Showcases U.S. Public Libraries, Big & Small, at Los Feliz Library Oct. 20

NewsOct 16 2014

Photographer Robert Dawson, author of “The Public Library:  A Photographic Essay,” will be the featured speaker at the Architecture&Beyond Lecture Series, MONDAY,…

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Los Feliz Improvement Association presents “A Conversation with the Mayor”

NewsOct 05 2014

Meet with Mayor Eric Garcetti to discuss current issues that affect Los Feliz including: minimum wage, zoning issues, traffic and…

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LFIA’s Photo Day Salutes Vets Nov. 1 at Los Feliz Library

NewsOct 04 2014

Over the years, many Los Felizians have courageously served in the U.S. armed forces around the globe. To honor these…

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LA Union Station Author Speaks Sept. 18 at Los Feliz Library

NewsAug 22 2014

William Bradley, author of “Los Angeles Union Station:  Tracks to the Future,” will speak at the Architecture&Beyond Lecture Series, Thursday, Sept. 18, 6:45-7:45…

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Griffith Park Projects Adopted

NewsJul 01 2014

The long desired Working Group Master Plan was recently adopted by the Los Angeles Parks Commission as a Vision Plan. …

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Hollyhock House Restoration Completed

NewsJul 01 2014

  Hollyhock House, Aline Barnsdall’s personal residence on Olive Hill, was Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Los Angeles project.   It is…

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2014 Spring Summer Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveJun 04 2014
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Rec and Parks Commission re Greek Theater RFP

Official LettersMay 31 2014
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Rec and Parks Commission re Greek Th RFP

Official LettersMay 31 2014
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Rec and Parks Commission re Greek Th RFP

Official LettersMay 31 2014
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Rec and Parks Commission regarding Greek Theater RFP

Official LettersMay 31 2014
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Los Feliz Hotel 4477 83 Hollywood Blvd

Official LettersMay 15 2014
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2014 Spring Summer Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveMay 02 2014

   

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Hollyhock House Curator Jeffrey Herr to Speak May 15 at Los Feliz Library

NewsApr 23 2014

Curator Jeffrey Herr will talk on “Beyond Botox: Hollyhock House Revitalized” at the Architecture&Beyond Lecture Series, Thursday, May 15, 6:45-7:45…

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LFIA Launches Campaign to “Save the Deodars” on Los Feliz Boulevard

NewsApr 18 2014

The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA) has launched a “Save the Deodars” campaign to fund the preservation of the historic…

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LFIA Walking Tour of the Arthur Letts Estate properties to be held on May 17th and 31st

NewsApr 15 2014

The Los Feliz Improvement Association’s third Historic & Architectural Walking Tour of Los Feliz neighborhoods will take place on May…

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WATER, WATER: Get the latest on water issues at the LFIA Community Forum May 19 at Autry National Center

NewsApr 15 2014

The Los Feliz Improvement Association will present high-powered city and local executives to speak to current city water projects and…

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Dan Harrison Larry Welch for Decathlon team performance

Official LettersApr 01 2014
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LaBonge re Franklin Hills sign

Official LettersMar 01 2014
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Notify Google of incorrect address listing

Official LettersFeb 28 2014
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Thank Yaroslavsky for contribution

Official LettersFeb 26 2014
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Mitch O’Farrell re Park Ranger Report

Official LettersFeb 22 2014
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LFIA Launches Campaign to “Save the Deodars” on Los Feliz Boulevard

NewsFeb 13 2014

The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA) has launched a “Save the Deodars” campaign to fund the preservation of the historic…

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Jeffrey Bert Thank You

Official LettersFeb 11 2014
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Joe Salaices Congratulations

Official LettersFeb 11 2014
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Mike Feuer Thank You

Official LettersFeb 11 2014
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Monday, February 10—First LFIA Membership Forum of 2014

NewsFeb 07 2014

The theme is “Law and Order” and featured panelists will be City Attorney Mike Feuer and LAPD NE Division Captain…

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2014 Winter Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveFeb 06 2014
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Figueroa Riverside Bridge Restoration

Official LettersFeb 03 2014
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Weigh In on New Greek Theatre Contract

NewsJan 30 2014

This is your chance as a neighbor to weigh in on the Greek Theatre request for a proposal which will…

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LA Mag Columnist Chris Nichols Talks on Bowling Architecture at Los Feliz Library April 17

NewsDec 29 2013

Los Angeles Magazine columnist Chris Nichols will speak on bowling alley architecture design at the Architecture&Beyond Lecture Series, Thursday, April…

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LFIA Supports Griffith Park Initiatives

NewsDec 08 2013

The LFIA adopted four new official positions on Griffith Park initiatives and letters were sent to city agencies regarding its…

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2013 1206 Hollywood Sign Tourism Mitigation and Mt. Hollywood Road

Official LettersDec 06 2013
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Park Ranger Division Support

Official LettersDec 06 2013
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Signage on Upper Commonwealth in Park

Official LettersDec 06 2013
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2013 1024 Letter to Allison at Ledger re Childrens Museum

Official LettersOct 24 2013
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The 100-Year Legacy of the LFIA

NewsOct 17 2013

In 2016, the Los Feliz Improvement Association will celebrate its 100th anniversary.  Founded in 1916 by owner/developer William Mead, the…

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2013 1016 LFIA support for Alt. 20 Los Angeles River Restoration

Official LettersOct 16 2013
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Architect William Pereira’s Modern LA: Topic of Talk at Los Feliz Library Nov. 14

NewsOct 15 2013

Modernist architecture author Alan Hess will speak on “William Pereira:  Designing Modern Los Angeles” at  the Architecture&Beyond Lecture Series Thursday,…

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Griffith Park Vision Plan Adopted

NewsOct 15 2013

After seven years of discussion, debate and delay, the final draft of the long-awaited Griffith Park Vision Plan has been…

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May 2013 Membership Meeting Featured “Landmarking Your House”

NewsOct 15 2013

A large audience of LFIA members and neighbors were at the Autry National Center May 20, to learn about landmarking …

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Sunnynook Park Opening

NewsOct 15 2013

Situated between two pedestrian bridges over the LA River, Sunny- nook Park was opened June 20th with much fanfare.  Tucked on…

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Los Angeles Aqueduct Centennial

NewsOct 15 2013

Thank the Los Angeles Aqueduct the next time you fill a glass with water, turn on your sprinklers, hike around…

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2013 Fall Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveOct 04 2013
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“Movie Night 3” at the Autry on October 14, 2013

NewsSep 26 2013

LFIA immediate past president and local historian, Don Seligman, will present “Movie Night 3” at the Autry National Center, the…

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2013 0823 Purans Restaurant support letter

Official LettersAug 23 2013
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2013 0822 Garcetti re Zoo parking fees

Official LettersAug 22 2013
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2013 0822 to Mike Shull Vision Plan Recommendations

Official LettersAug 22 2013
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2013 Spring-Summer Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveJul 15 2013
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2013 0603 PLUM Committee re Millenium Project

Official LettersJun 03 2013
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2013 0529 Letter to Eric Garcetti

Official LettersMay 29 2013
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2013 0529 Letter to Mike Feuer

Official LettersMay 29 2013
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How Civil War Photography Changed the World: Topic of Talk at Los Feliz Library Oct. 17

NewsMay 19 2013

In commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, photography expert Richard Stanley will speak on “Civil War Photography and…

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Silent Screen Era in Los Feliz Talk Reprised at Skylight July 13

NewsMay 16 2013

After a successful standing-room-only lecture on the role of the Silent Film Era in Los Feliz at the Architecture &…

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LFIA Publishes “Los Feliz and the Silent Film Era”

NewsApr 02 2013

The Los Feliz Improvement Association has published a new Los Feliz history book dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the…

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2013 0327 Planning Commission re Millenium Project

Official LettersMar 27 2013
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Laughlin Park Centenary: Historic Enclave Developed in 1913

NewsMar 16 2013

“The beautiful villas and picturesque gardens that have attracted the eyes of the world to the countries of southern Europe,…

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New Cinematic Arts Magnet at King Middle School

NewsMar 16 2013

Thomas Starr King Middle School will transition to an all-magnet campus focusing on cinematic arts, gifted and environmental studies programs…

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Large Audience Attends “The Changing Face of Los Feliz”

NewsMar 16 2013

THE LOS FELIZ IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION HELD ITS THIRD GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF 2012 at the Autry National Center on October…

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LADWP Power Reliability Improvement Project Leads to Construction Along Los Feliz Blvd

NewsMar 08 2013

From April 1 though Fall of 2013, traffic along Los Feliz Boulevard will be impacted by infrastructure upgrades by the…

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2013 0304 LADWP re Los Feliz Blvd project

Official LettersMar 04 2013
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2013 0304 Parks Commission re Trails Cafe

Official LettersMar 04 2013
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2013 Winter Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveJan 28 2013
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LFIA Mayoral Forum February 4, 2013

NewsJan 13 2013

Join us at the Autry National Center on Monday evening, February 4th, for a debate including the main mayoral candidates. …

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2013 0111 PLUM Committee re signage in park

Official LettersJan 11 2013
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Architectural Photographer Robert Berger to Talk on LA’s Historic Movie Theaters Jan. 17 at Los Feliz Library

NewsJan 03 2013

Architectural photographer and author Robert Berger will speak on “Historic Movie Palaces in LA” at the Architecture & Beyond Lecture…

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LFIA Cleanups Scheduled

NewsJan 03 2013

Get involved!  If you would like to join in our beautification cleanups on one of the following dates, e-mail beautification@lfia.org. …

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2012 1207 Valet Parking LaBonge

Official LettersDec 07 2012
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2012 1205 Gift to Michael Ritchie

Official LettersDec 05 2012
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2012 1029 billboard ordinances

Official LettersOct 29 2012
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LFIA Presented “The Changing Face of Los Feliz” at its Fall 2012 Membership Meeting

NewsOct 26 2012

  The Los Feliz Improvement Association held its third general membership meeting of 2012 at the Autry National Center on…

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First LFIA Architectural Historic Tours Inaugurated

NewsOct 26 2012

Six tours, 80 participants, enthusiastic response.  That summarizes the initial foray of the LFIA into exposing the unknown rich and…

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Sunnynook Park Groundbreaking

NewsOct 25 2012

A large crowd of locals and officials gathered on July 25, 2012, for the groundbreaking of Sunnynook Park, bordering the…

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LFIA Support for Local Schools is Historic and Effective

NewsOct 25 2012

The historic goal of the Los Feliz Improvement Association from its earliest beginnings has been to enrich and enhance all…

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Vermont Triangle’s Condition: a Los Feliz Black Eye

NewsOct 25 2012

    For years it was first on the wish list of needed Los Feliz improvements, and as time went…

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2012 1025 Opposing GGPNC Name Change

Official LettersOct 25 2012
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2012 Fall Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveOct 16 2012
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Film Historian to Speak on RKO Studios at Los Feliz Library October 18

NewsOct 07 2012

Film Historian To Speak On RKO Studios at Los Feliz Library Oct. 18 Professor and film historian Richard B. Jewell,…

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Local Resident to Speak on Architect Gordon B. Kaufmann at Los Feliz Library Sept. 13

NewsAug 27 2012

Lynne T. Jewell, who has done extensive research on the diverse career of architect Gordon B. Kaufmann, will be the…

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2012 Spring-Summer Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveJul 26 2012
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City Council Redistricting: All’s Well That Ends Well…for Los Feliz

NewsJun 14 2012

For a time the redistricting process seemed to be causing upsets across the city.  Surely there might be a better…

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Hollywood Community Plan a Win for Los Feliz

NewsJun 14 2012

The proposed Hollywood Community Plan states that one of its primary aims is the identification and preservation of those elements…

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LFIA February Forum Draws Large Crowd

NewsJun 14 2012

A large segment of the Los Feliz community turned out for the first membership meeting of the year on February…

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New Griffith Park Projects Proposed

NewsJun 14 2012

There are several newly proposed and continuing projects spread throughout the park of interest to all Griffith Park users that…

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LA River Revitalization Update

NewsJun 14 2012

The Los Angeles River flows quietly through the eastern edge of Griffith Park.  Ever since Interstate 5 cut the river…

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House & Gardens Historian Sam Watters to Speak At Los Feliz Library June 14

NewsJun 07 2012

**The  Architecture&Beyond Lecture Series June 14 will be dedicated to the memory of long-time LFIA & Los Feliz Library volunteer…

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Griffith Park Wildcat Lecture June 19th

NewsJun 06 2012

   

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Letter to Capt. Murphy re Los Feliz Square crime

Official LettersMay 24 2012
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LFIA Neighborhood Forum on May 21st

NewsMay 16 2012

The entire neighborhood is invited to attend an entertaining evening at the Autry National Center on Monday, May 21st. Beginning…

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Griffith Park Events

NewsMar 29 2012

Thursday, April 12, 2012: Grand Opening of the North Atwater Park on the banks of the Los Angeles River and…

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Filmmaker Bette Jane Cohento presents April 19 at Los Feliz Library

NewsMar 28 2012

Filmmaker Bette Jane Cohento will screen “The Spirit in Architecture: John Lautner” at the Architecture & Beyond Lecture Series Thursday,…

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Letter to Mike Feuer re Helicopter Noise Relief Act

Official LettersMar 28 2012
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Letter to Tom LaBonge re Autry Farmers Market

Official LettersMar 02 2012
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Letter to Completion of Master Plan for Mukri

Official LettersFeb 28 2012
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Membership Forum February 13, 2012

NewsJan 08 2012

The first membership forum of 2012 will take place at the Autry National Center in Griffith Park on Monday evening,…

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Letter re Park Signage

Official LettersDec 03 2011
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EEK at the GREEK

NewsOct 19 2011

Tricks, Treats, Scary Music and a Halloween Fest with Symphony in the Glen October 31, 2011 at 7 p.m. at…

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Sign Ordinance Threatens Griffith Park

NewsOct 19 2011

By Marian Dodge The proposed Sign Ordinance (CF# 08-2020) that went to the city’s Planning and Land Use Management Committee…

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2011 Fall Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveOct 19 2011
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Letter re Proposals for Amending Sign Ordinance

Official LettersOct 09 2011
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Photo Day

NewsOct 04 2011

LFIA Seeks Old Photos To Preserve Los Feliz History October 29th at Los Feliz Library Bring Your Favorite Photos of…

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Letter re County Supervisorial Redistricting

Official LettersSep 25 2011
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Letter to Barry Sanders re Greek Theatre Contract

Official LettersAug 09 2011
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Letter re Valet Parking in BID

Official LettersJul 31 2011
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Letter re Signage Ordinances

Official LettersJul 26 2011
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Letter re Park Signage

Official LettersJul 08 2011
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LFIA Books and Note Cards for Sale!

NewsJun 30 2011

Order your copy of the LFIA’s publications of Los Feliz history book or note cards by going to “Store”.

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2011 Spring-Summer Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveJun 20 2011
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What’s New in Griffith Park?

NewsMay 28 2011

Several projects are currently underway or recently completed in the park. Solar lights were installed on the river bike path…

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Curbside Car Sales Thwarted in Los Feliz

NewsMay 28 2011

After over eight years of voiced concern by the LFIA, the City of Los Angeles has adopted an ordinance that…

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Letter re Supervisorial Redistricting Commission

Official LettersMay 12 2011
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Beautification Committee

CommitteesMay 09 2011

  Co-Chair: Faith Ford. Co-Chair: Chris Laib Mission: The goal of the committee is to maintain and enhance the beauty…

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Communication Committee

CommitteesMay 09 2011

Chair: Donald Seligman. Mission: The goal of the committee is to manage all media with the membership and beyond. Current…

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Finance Committee

CommitteesMay 09 2011

Chair: Donald Seligman Mission: The committee prepares and manages LFIA’s annual budget, and addresses any financial matters that come up…

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History Committee

CommitteesMay 09 2011

Co-Chairs: Lynne T. Jewell, Marian Dodge. Mission: The goal of the committee is to preserve and document the history of Los…

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Hospitality Committee

CommitteesMay 09 2011

  Co-Chair: Rafik Ghazarian. Co-Chair: Monique Frese Mission: The goal of the committee is to orchestrate refreshments and decorations for…

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Membership Committee

CommitteesMay 09 2011

Co-Chair: Nyla Arslanian Co-Chair: Mica Campbell Mission: The goal of the committee is to solicit membership and maintain the membership…

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Parks Committee

CommitteesMay 09 2011

  Co-Chair: Chris Laib. Co-Chair: Barbara Ferris Mission: The goal of the committee is to preserve and protect Griffith Park,…

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Public Safety and Transportation Committee

CommitteesMay 09 2011

      Co-Chair: Demian Wyma. Co-Chair: Mark Stong. Mission: The goal of the committee is to work with Los…

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Program Committee

CommitteesMay 09 2011

Chair: Patti Ruben. Mission: The goal of the committee is to organize the annual LFIA General Membership Meeting in addition…

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Schools & Library Committee

CommitteesMay 09 2011

  Chair: Marilyn Bush. Mission: The goal of the committee is to address the concerns and needs of our neighborhood…

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1970’s

historyMay 08 2011

1. Believe it or not, Yuca’s taco hut at 2056 N. Hillhurst Avenue expanded in 1978. Yes, really! The Herrera…

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1960’s

historyMay 08 2011

We need your historic Los Feliz Photos from the 1960s.

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1950’s

historyMay 08 2011

1. Thousands of soldiers returned to Los Angeles after World War II. But the city was not prepared with housing…

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1940’s

historyMay 08 2011

1. The Griffith Observatory and Astronomers Monument encouraged many students to become interested in astronomy and expand our knowledge of…

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1930’s

historyMay 08 2011

1. Suzanne Roberts, Marjorie Monteleone, Vincent Monteleone, Eileen Roberts, and Leona Monteleone from Berendo Street visited the old Los Angeles…

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1920’s

historyMay 08 2011

1. Margaret Eseman celebrated her 7th birthday on September 1, 1923, with all of her friends on Ambrose Avenue. The…

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1910’s

historyMay 08 2011

1. North of Los Feliz Boulevard west of Vermont Avenue was a large home owned by William Mead. In 1912…

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1900’s

historyMay 08 2011

1. Los Feliz 1903  This is an abstract of a geological survey map of Los Feliz published in 1903. You…

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LFIA Annual Meeting: A Toast to Spring!

NewsMay 08 2011

A Toast to Spring! Festive music and Mexican food from Yuca’s on Hollywood. Free access the the Autry’s new exhibit…

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Los Feliz Library Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

NewsMay 08 2011

LFIA President Don Seligman, Director Angela Stewart, and Past President Marilyn Bush admire the LFIA plaque on the Los Feliz…

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Photo Day Treasures

NewsMay 08 2011

The History Committee’s 8th annual Photo Day brought in a treasure trove of visual treats. We received such classic photos…

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Draft of New Hollywood Community Plan Published

NewsMay 08 2011

The Los Angeles Department of City Planning has just published the 205 page draft of the new Hollywood Community Plan…

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Traffic Alert in Griffith Park

NewsMay 08 2011

The DWP is beginning construction on the River Supply Conduit project in Griffith Park on Thursday, April 2. The first…

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LFIA Neighborhood Forum

NewsMay 08 2011
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LFIA Hosts Photo Day Dec. 5

NewsMay 08 2011

Have any old photos in shoe boxes in your closet?  Bring them to the annual LFIA Photo Day Saturday, Dec. 5,…

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A Neighborhood Forum with New Los Angeles City Attorney

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LFIA Elects New Boardmember and Officers

NewsMay 08 2011

LFIA members elected directors at the general membership meeting at the Autry National Center on May 18. Newly elected directors…

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Greek Theatre Schedules Coffee Hours

NewsMay 08 2011

The Greek Theatre has established coffee hours as a way for residents who are affected by the Greek Theatre operations…

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Marshall Celebrates New Track & Field

NewsMay 08 2011

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Friday, October 23 for the brand new track & field at John Marshall…

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Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Awards

NewsMay 08 2011

The LA Conservancy honored the consulting firm of ICF Jones & Stokes for the 400-page application they wrote for the…

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Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Awards

NewsMay 08 2011

The LA Conservancy honored the consulting firm of ICF Jones & Stokes for the 400-page application they wrote for the…

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Team LFIA at Relay For Life

NewsMay 08 2011

On the first weekend in June the LFIA will participate in the American Cancer Society‘s 2009 Relay For Life. The…

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Griffith Park Historic-Cultural Landmark Dedication

NewsMay 08 2011

Griffith Park was dedicated as Historic-Cultural Monument #942 at a ceremony on Thursday, March 12. Read and see more about…

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“Los Feliz – An Illustrated Early History”

NewsMay 08 2011

Some of the more than 150 graphics in the book. The Los Angeles Improvement Association is very proud of its…

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Griffith Park is Landmarked!

NewsMay 08 2011

Bernadette Soter, attorney Jan Chatten-Brown, Marian Dodge, Rick Starzak, Clare Darden, Van Griffith, Daniel Paul, Barbara Griffith, Councilmember Tom LaBonge,…

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Thank You Mrs. Claus and Elves

NewsMay 08 2011

Fire Station 35, 56, and 82, serving the Los Feliz neighborhood, were very appreciative of the Annual Holiday dinners delivered…

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Griffith Park One Step Closer to Landmark Designation!

NewsMay 08 2011

Griffith Park moved a step closer to being designated a Historic-Cultural Monument on Tuesday, January 13. There was a full…

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Book Signing with Author-Donald Seligman

NewsMay 08 2011

To pre-order your copy please click here, or get your copy online.

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Squeeky Wheel Gets the Grease

NewsMay 08 2011

The LFIA has been working with the Greek Theatre for several months to alleviate the noise of artists’ trucks arriving…

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Cultural Heritage Commission Recommends Griffith Park! Tom LaBonge Stands Up for Griffith Park

NewsMay 08 2011

The Cultural Heritage Commission met at 10:00 am Thursday, October 30 to discuss the Historic-Cultural Monument nomination of Griffith Park.…

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LFIA Seeks Old Community Photos for its Annual Photo Day Nov. 1

NewsMay 08 2011

Many of you may have old photographs tucked away in shoeboxes in your closet or up in the attic.  These…

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Your Chance To Be Heard On The Future Of Griffith Park

NewsMay 08 2011

Now is the time for you to express your views to City Hall and to tell your elected and appointed…

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Cultural Heritage Commision Tours Griffith Park

NewsMay 08 2011

8/9/08 by Marian Dodge The second step in the process to be designated a Historic-Cultural Monument is to have the…

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Cultural Heritage Commission Votes to Consider Griffith Park’s Nomination

NewsMay 08 2011

The Griffith Family Trust presented its application to nominate the entire Griffith Park as a Historic-Cultural Monument to the Cultural…

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Childrens Hospital – A Giant Institution In Need

NewsMay 08 2011

By Rainer Standke with Hilary Misiano Anyone who has spent any amount of time in Los Feliz is aware of…

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LFIA Strongly Supports Park Monument Status

NewsMay 08 2011

Exciting and wonderful things are happening in Griffith Park! The Griffith J. Griffith Charitable Trust has submitted a City of…

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Griffith’s Family Launches Move to Preserve Griffith Park

NewsMay 08 2011

There is exciting news in Los Angeles! Griffith Park has been nominated for Historic-Cultural Monument status! The Griffith J. Griffith…

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LFIA Supports Park Rangers

NewsMay 08 2011

LFIA President Marian Dodge took advantage of a photo op with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on the anniversary of the Griffith…

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Vermont Triangle Groundbreaking

NewsMay 08 2011

The groundbreaking for the long-awaited beautification of the Vermont Triangle at Vermont Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard was held on May…

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LFIA Beautification Committee Shepherds Los Feliz Deodars

NewsMay 08 2011

The beautiful deodar cedar canopy bordering Los Feliz Boulevard is designated as Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #67. Originally planted as…

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I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree

NewsMay 08 2011

And you won’t be seeing this one for long. On April 2, 2008, the Board of Public Works approved a…

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LFIA Supports Upcoming Film Festival

NewsMay 08 2011

When the LFIA Schools Committee envisioned creating the Thomas Starr King Middle School Gifted/High Ability Technology Arts Magnet there was…

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Film Night II: Faster and Furiouser

NewsMay 08 2011

It seems that nearly every successful Hollywood production spawns a sequel, and in that “Give ‘em more of what they…

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Pedestrian Nights at the DWP Light Festival a Success

NewsMay 08 2011

by Bernadette Soter, member LFIA Here are some impressions from a participant in the DWP Light Festival walking nights, a…

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Colonel Griffith’s Vision of Griffith Park – Fall General Meeting

NewsMay 08 2011

On Wednesday, November 7, the LFIA held their 2007 Fall General Meeting. The topic of the evening was “Colonel Griffith’s…

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Puck Withdraws Application

NewsMay 08 2011

October 2007 by LFIA President Marian Dodge This is a great victory for Griffith J. Griffith’s “plain people.” I received…

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Cleanup Queen to Retire Her Gardening Gloves

NewsMay 08 2011

by Marian Dodge For the past 18 years, LFIA board member and chair of the Beautification Committee, Margret Lohfeld has…

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Alternative Technologies for Solid Waste

NewsMay 08 2011

The following summarizes information presented at a meeting with LFIA on August 20 and a Planning Commission hearing on August…

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LOS FELIZ 1920 and 1930 U.S.A. Census Data

NewsMay 08 2011

Have you ever been curious about who used to live in your house or who your neighbors were in 1920…

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LFIA Continues Support of Marshall High Decathlon Team

NewsMay 08 2011

The Academic Decathlon team from John Marshall High School held a fundraiser and honored its Hall of Fame members on…

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LFIA Fall General Meeting: Colonel Griffith’s Vision of Griffith Park as an Urban Wilderness

NewsMay 08 2011

A panel discussion followed by audience questions is going to be featured at the LFIA Fall General Meeting. With the…

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LFIA Hosts Photo Day Nov. 17 At Los Feliz Library

NewsMay 08 2011

The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA) is hosting its annual Photo Day Saturday Nov. 17, from 2-5 p.m. to collect…

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Puck Liquor Variance at Observatory Decision Postponed

NewsMay 08 2011

by LFIA President Marian Dodge Councilmember Tom LaBonge called me at 2:55 p.m. on September 25, the day the hearing…

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Hearing of Puck Liquor License Appeal

NewsMay 08 2011

LFIA has filed an appeal of the Zoning Variance which grants Wolfgang Puck a full liquor license for special catered…

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Autry Planning to Expand in Griffith Park – Public Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, September 18th

NewsMay 08 2011

The Autry National Center is planning to expand its Griffith Park Campus. Phase 1 will add 79,000 square feet to…

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Cheerful Thank You from Marshall’s Academic Decathlon Team

NewsMay 08 2011

The Los Feliz Improvement Association is a long-standing supporter of Marshall High’s Academic Decathlon team. They always score highly at…

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Marshall High Principal Retires

NewsMay 08 2011

LFIA Schools Committee Co-chair Marilyn Bush congratulates outgoing John Marshall High School Principal Tom Abraham at the Alumni of the…

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LFIA Appeals Observatory Zoning Decision

NewsMay 08 2011

Zoning Administrator Albert Landini granted Wolfgang Puck a variance on June 29, 2007 to serve a full line of alcoholic…

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Liquor Variance for Griffith Observatory

NewsMay 08 2011

Recreation and Parks Commissioners at the June 20th meeting On Wednesday, June 20 the Los Feliz Improvement Association attended the…

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Meliora Award Winners

NewsMay 08 2011

Here are pictures of the 2006 Meliora Award winners, as announced at the LFIA’s General Meeting in May 2007. The…

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Full House- General Membership Meeting May 2007

NewsMay 08 2011

On May 14th we had a full house at our Annual Membership Meeting at the Autry National Center auditorium. The…

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Liquor at Observatory Goes to Commission

NewsMay 08 2011

The Department of Recreation & Parks will present the proposed guidelines for Wolfgang Puck’s request for a variance to serve…

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Guidelines for Observatory Liquor License Community Meeting, March 29, 2007

NewsMay 08 2011

On March 29, the Department of Recreation & Parks (RAP) held a community meeting at the Griffith Park Ranger Station…

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Trashy Date

NewsMay 08 2011

“Would you like to go on a trashy date? How is next Tuesday”, Chris asks me. “You’ve got a deal!…

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Los Feliz in the Silent Film Era

NewsMay 08 2011

The United States Census data is rich in detail and organized by each individual property. It gives a remarkable picture…

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Plant a tree – Plant many trees!

NewsMay 08 2011

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has enacted a Million Tree Program and our neighborhood is eligible. Neighborhoods and streets can…

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James Howard Cremin, MD 1922-2007

NewsMay 08 2011

“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls bloom.”…

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Puck Liquor Variance Hearing

NewsMay 08 2011

A room full of community organizations and stakeholders attended a Zoning Variance meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, March 13.…

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2007 Meliora Awards – Call for Nominations

NewsMay 08 2011

Each year the Los Feliz Improvement Association honors residents who help keep our neighborhood beautiful. The name given to these…

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Film Night Draws Capacity Crowd

NewsMay 08 2011

The first annual “Night at the Movies” on February, 12 attracted 200 LFIA members and their families to the Wells…

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Griffith Park Master Plan

NewsMay 08 2011

The weekly publication L.A. City Beat published an informative article (“This Is Not Disneyland“, January 18, 2007) on the Griffith…

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Glendale-Hyperion Viaduct Improvements

NewsMay 08 2011

An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is being prepared for improvements proposed for the Glendale-Hyperion Viaduct Complex. The complex includes six…

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Vermont Triangle

NewsMay 08 2011

At the association’s board meeting on January 23rd Patty Malone, Councilmember Tom LaBonge’s field deputy, presented some images of the…

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Letter to Karen Bass re Parking

Official LettersMay 03 2011
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Letter re Redistricting Commission

Official LettersMay 03 2011
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Mountain Bikes in City Parks

NewsApr 18 2011

A decade ago, a small group of mountain bikers tried to change the City of Los Angeles’ Municipal Code in…

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Historic Los Feliz Deodar Tree Hacked

NewsApr 18 2011

A recent unlawful and flawed pruning of a Deodar cedar tree on Los Feliz Boulevard in front of Louise’s Restaurant…

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Baseline Hillside Ordinance Adopted

NewsApr 18 2011

The Baseline Hillside Ordinance has finally become a reality. The ordinance is designed to provide for appropriate development of our…

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Los Feliz Improvement Association Celebrates Its 95th Anniversary

NewsApr 17 2011

The Los Feliz Improvement Association, the oldest homeowner organization in the City of Los Angeles, celebrated its 95th birthday during…

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Letter about Forest Lawn Expansion EIR

Official LettersMar 30 2011
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Draft EIR extension Forest Lawn Expansion

Official LettersMar 15 2011
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Letter re Parks Foundation and Master Plan Need

Official LettersMar 15 2011
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Letter to J on Foreman re NBC Universal Project

Official LettersJan 26 2011
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Letter to Tom LaBonge re Master Plan Red Line Edits

Official LettersJan 26 2011
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2011 Winter Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveJan 20 2011
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Letter re City Planning Neighborhood Liaison

Official LettersJan 05 2011
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Letter to Autry National Center

Official LettersNov 02 2010
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2010 1020 LaBonge re Parks issues

Official LettersOct 20 2010
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2010 Fall Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveOct 08 2010
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Letter re Park Rangers to Mayor

Official LettersAug 10 2010
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Letter re Mountain Biking

Official LettersJul 18 2010
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2010 Spring-Summer Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveJul 08 2010
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Letter re King Magnet Program

Official LettersJun 28 2010
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Letter re Lopez Canyon Before Entire Council

Official LettersJun 26 2010
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Letter to Wenzlaff answer re Filming in Los Feliz

Official LettersJun 10 2010
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Letter re Coliseum Commission

Official LettersJun 02 2010
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Letter re Lopez Canyon Land Fill

Official LettersJun 01 2010
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Letter re Hillside Ordinance support

Official LettersMay 15 2010
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Letter re Zoo Parking Lot Fee Proposal

Official LettersMay 12 2010
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Letter re Donation to Save the Peak

Official LettersApr 02 2010
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Letter to Feinstein re Recycling Water in Griffith Park

Official LettersMar 02 2010
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Letter to Tom LaBonge re Utility Cuts and Street Repairs

Official LettersMar 01 2010
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Letter to Tom LaBonge re Trash Pickups

Official LettersMar 01 2010
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Letter to Post Office re Mailbox Removals

Official LettersFeb 25 2010
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Letter to Paul Koretz Letter re Rec and Parks

Official LettersFeb 24 2010
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Letter to Jose Huizar Letter re Rec and Parks

Official LettersFeb 24 2010
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Letter to Greig Smith Letter re Rec and Parks

Official LettersFeb 24 2010
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Letter re Arts, Parks, Health, Aging re Rec and Park

Official LettersFeb 24 2010
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Letter to Bill Rosendahl Letter re Rec and Parks

Official LettersFeb 24 2010
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Letter to Gail Goldberg re Hollywood Grove HPOZ

Official LettersFeb 23 2010
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Letter re Digital Billboard Protest 3

Official LettersFeb 16 2010
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Letter re Digital Billboard Protest 2

Official LettersFeb 16 2010
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Letter to Turner re Mountain Biking in the Parks

Official LettersFeb 01 2010
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Letter to Tom to LaBonge re Complaint Process

Official LettersJan 29 2010
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2010 Winter Observer

Observer Newsletter ArchiveJan 08 2010
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Letter in Support of Oaks Ordinance

Official LettersDec 04 2009
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Letter LAPD Police Chief Beck Supporting New Police Station

Official LettersOct 19 2009
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Letter to LAFD Fire Chief Peaks Supporting New Fire Station

Official LettersOct 19 2009
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Letter re JMHS Beautification Grant Letter from Marian Dodge

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2009 Fall Observer

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Letter to Barry Sanders re Park Rangers

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Letter re Bates Motel

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Letter re Park Ranger Support

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Letter to Greek Theatre re Season Extension

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Letter to Yaroslavsky re Sales of Cars

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Letter to Patrick Lynch Coliseum Commission

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Burke Condolence Letter

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Letter re Tangier Restaurant

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Letter to Tom LaBonge Park Summer Programs

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