Neighborhood Coalition Seeks Pedestrian Safety Improvements on Los Feliz Boulevard
Thank You, LAFD!
This week, Griffith Park had a close call—an arson-caused fire near Glendower Avenue and below the Griffith Observatory. Thanks to…
LFIA January 2025 Newsletter
Dear Neighbors, Happy new year and welcome to 2025! Here are some ways to kick off the year in…
Neighborhood Legend Passes Away
The LFIA is sad to hear of the passing of a legendary Los Feliz icon, Socorro ‘Mama’…
LFIA’s Marian Dodge Receives Zbur Community Excellence Award for Environmental Protection
Long-time LFIA director and past president, Marian Dodge, is among ten recipients to receive the Assembly District 51 Community Excellence…
Intrepid LFIA Crew Tackles Los Feliz Median
LFIA’s fearless cleanup crew, on their fourth clean up this year, chose an unsightly, weedy, overgrown median for their…
LFIA Presents Fire Station 35 with $30,000 Check
LFIA presented our local Fire Station 35 with a check for $30,023.80 this week! A few months ago LFIA reached…
LFIA Presents “Viva Los Feliz: Haunted” at the Autry on Wednesday, October 30
Mark your calendars for the second installment of LFIA’s celebration of all things Los Feliz, Viva Los Feliz: Haunted. Join us…
LFIA August 2024 Newsletter
LFIA is raising funds to help upgrade the unacceptable living conditions faced by our brave firefighters. You can read more…
LFIA Fundraising for Fire Station 35
Fire Station 35 on Hillhurst is our neighborhood fire station, safeguarding Los Feliz and Griffith Park. During a recent visit,…
Viva Los Feliz: Hidden Gems – Sneak Peek #6
Sneak Peek Six: All Time Since its 2017 opening, All Time has grown into a go-to spot for many Los…
Viva Los Feliz: Hidden Gems – Sneak Peek #5
Sneak Peek Five: Friendship Auditorium and the Los Angeles Breakfast Club Founded in 1925, the Los Angeles Breakfast Club…
Viva Los Feliz: Hidden Gems – Sneak Peek #4
Sneak Peek Four: P-22 Mural A mural celebrating Griffith Park’s beloved mountain lion, P-22, in his native habitat, is in…
Viva Los Feliz: Hidden Gems – Sneak Peek #3
Sneak Peek Three: The Hoover Steps In 2009, Los Angeles artist Ricardo Mendoza was commissioned to paint the mural “Fluid…
Viva Los Feliz: Hidden Gems – Sneak Peek #2
Sneak Peek Two: Daily Donuts Who doesn’t love donuts? Neighborhood favorite, Daily Donuts, 1908 Hillhurst Avenue What is…
Viva Los Feliz: Hidden Gems – Sneak Peek #1
Sneak Peek One: The Ceramic Mural Discover the three-dimensional ceramic mural at the Griffith Park Visitors’ Center. Created by…
LFIA Presents “Viva Los Feliz: Hidden Gems” at the Autry on Wednesday July 31
Where can you find concealed columns? What is faux bois? How does one properly say Los Feliz? Please join LFIA as…
LFIA July 2024 Newsletter
Enjoy your Independence Day holiday! There are lots of places to view fireworks in the Los Angeles area, but please remember…
Crystal Springs Drive Road Construction July 9th to August 20th
Crystal Springs Drive will be reconfigured from Los Feliz Blvd. to Griffith Park Drive to create safe bike and pedestrian…
LFIA June 2024 Newsletter
Please save the date for the next LFIA event at the Autry Museum of the American West. We’re celebrating all things Los…
LFIA Names Its 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Four John Marshall High School graduating seniors are the recipients of LFIA’s Tom LaBonge and Lynne T. Jewell Scholarships. The…
LFIA May 2024 Newsletter
Please save the date for the next LFIA event at the Autry Museum of the American West. We’re celebrating all things Los…
2024 JMHS Senior College Scholarship Awards
Los Feliz Improvement Association 2024 MARSHALL HIGH SENIOR COLLEGE AWARDS Tom LaBonge Scholarship $2,500 Established in 2021 in…
Get Social With LFIA—Monday, April 15th
Join LFIA for our first social of 2024! Meet and socialize with members of our vibrant and eclectic community. Talk to…
LFIA April 2024 Newsletter
GET SOCIAL WITH LFIA—Monday, April 15 Join LFIA for our first social of 2024! Meet and socialize with members of our vibrant and…
LFIA Announces Lynne T. Jewell Scholarship at Marshall High School
LFIA was devastated by the news of the passing of our own Lynne T. Jewell. A longtime community leader, Lynne…
LFIA March 2024 Newsletter
IT TAKES A VILLAGE … TO GET A LEFT-TURN SIGNAL Pictured here are past LFIA president and current Greek Theatre…
Listen Here: LFIA CD4 Candidate Debate Audio
LFIA hosted all three of the candidates vying for the Council District 4 seat—Levon Baronian, Nithya Raman and Ethan Weaver—at the…
LFIA to Host CD4 Candidate Forum
LFIA Council District 4 Candidate Forum — Thursday, January 25 at The Autry Museum of the American West. Join us…
Celebrate Los Feliz Movie Lore with LFIA
Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Disney Studio in Los Feliz at a LFIA Social Monday, Oct.…
No Butts About It
In a survey conducted by The Eastsider, readers favored a total smoking ban on the Griffith Park golf courses. Readers…
Shout Out to Photo Donor
Even though LFIA’s Photo Day isn’t happening until Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Los Feliz Library, we are already receiving…
Los Feliz & The National Register of Historic Places Zoom Event July 18th
Residents of Los Feliz, with the support of the Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA), are investigating having parts of the…
LFIA Names the 2023 Leadership Scholarship Recipients
Two graduating seniors from John Marshall High School received LFIA’s $2,500 Tom LaBonge and Charlotte De Armond Leadership Scholarships during…
Debra Matlock Elected LFIA President
Debra Matlock, a long-time community activist in Los Feliz, has been elected to serve as the 2023 – 2024 president…
2023 JMHS Senior College Scholarship Awards
Los Feliz Improvement Association 2023 MARSHALL HIGH SENIOR COLLEGE AWARDS Tom LaBonge Scholarship $2,500 Established in 2021 in honor…
2023 LFIA Membership Letter Arriving In Mailboxes
Dear Neighbor, LFIA is an all-volunteer organization that advocates for and takes action to improve the quality of life for…
Rowena Reservoir Enjoyed by Local Ducks
Mallards are having a ball in the rain-filled Rowena Reservoir!
LFIA March Social at Tabula Rasa
An old brick commercial building turned neighborhood bar on Hollywood Boulevard was the setting for LFIA’s March social get-together. Thank…
Thousands Attend P-22 Celebration at Greek Theatre
Thousands celebrated the legacy of P-22 Saturday at the Greek Theatre close to where the iconic mountain lion roamed for…
P-22’s Celebration of Life
Tickets for P-22’s Celebration of Life event will be released Monday, January 9 starting at 9:00 am PST. Go…
Griffith Park Garden Named in Memory of Tom LaBonge
Surrounded by panoramic vistas, family and friends gathered on Mt. Hollywood in Griffith Park for the dedication of the Tom…
We’ll Miss You, P-22
Love & Peace to our celebrated Big Cat. 2009/2010 – 2022 Photo courtesy of National…
Celebrate the Holidays With the Greek
In honor of the holiday season and as a thank you to neighbors and friends, the Greek Theatre is inviting…
End-Of-Year Giving to Support LFIA and Our Neighborhood Trees
If you appreciate the work that LFIA does in the community, consider making an end-of-year donation to LFIA to help…
LFIA Volunteers Clean Up Neighborhood Storm Drains Before the Rain
LFIA volunteers spent Saturday morning cleaning up the gutters and storm drains in Los Feliz Village in advance of the…
LFIA Honors Our Veterans
Over the decades, men and women from Los Feliz have bravely served in the armed forces. We thank them for…
Find Your Vote Center!
Today and tomorrow are the last days to vote in the midterm elections. Rain is also expected today and tomorrow.…
Bernadette Soter 1949–2022
Long-time resident of Los Feliz, and recently Los Osos, Bernadette Soter has passed away. Bernadette was a giant in the…
🚭 Smoking in Griffith Park: Fines Up to $1,000
New “no smoking” signs in Griffith Park have been funded by LFIA, in collaboration with the Griffith Park Advisory Board,…
Two JMHS Seniors Awarded LFIA Leadership Scholarships
Two John Marshall High School students were recipients of LFIA’s annual $2,500 scholarships for outstanding graduating seniors. Justine Paragas received…
Solving a Los Feliz Riddle
by Lynne T. Jewell Does anyone recall stories from the past about the Riddle Sisters, both of whom were physicians…
LFIA’s New Interactive Map of Los Feliz Is Ready to Explore
LFIA has launched Exploring Los Feliz: Interactive Map & Property Search on its website. It’s a fun, fast and educational…
Dingbats Are Back Being Cool
By Lynne T. Jewell No offense, but Los Feliz has more than its share of dingbats. Meaning, in architecture parlance,…
2022 JMHS Senior College Scholarship Awards
Los Feliz Improvement Association 2022 SENIOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS LFIA is now accepting applications for its 2022 Los Feliz…
In Case You Missed it: LAUSD Voter Info Session Webinar
On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, LFIA hosted a voter info session focused on the LAUSD District 2 primary election. The…
All About “Exploring Los Feliz: Interactive Map & Property Search”
background In the late 1980s, LFIA began a survey of the 5,000+ properties in the neighborhood that included detailed records…
Walkers Explore Fern Dell
On a bright Saturday morning in March, a group of nature and history lovers gathered near The Trails Café in…
2021 Report to the Community
LFIA is an all-volunteer organization that advocates for and takes action to improve the quality of life for all residents…
A Bittersweet Farewell to 2021
2021 was a year beginning and ending with COVID-19 concerns, but in many ways, it was better than 2020. Los…
2021 Redistricting Outcomes for Los Feliz
Throughout the 2021 redistricting process, LFIA advocated for Los Feliz to be kept whole and to be kept in districts…
Better Safe Than Sorry This Holiday Season
Our nearby neighbors at the Hancock Park Homeowners Association recently held an online Town Hall focused on issues of security. …
Celebrating the City’s Largest Historic-Cultural Monument
In the spirit of the great outdoors, everyone coming to Griffith Park this Saturday (Nov. 13) to celebrate the park’s…
Let’s Honor Los Feliz Veterans!
Over the decades, many Los Feliz men and women have courageously served in the military. Let’s salute all of…
Happy Birthday to Our Grand Green Urban Wilderness
Griffith Park celebrates its 125th birthday on Saturday, November 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an array of…
Graffiti Tagging on Rise in Los Feliz
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…
Notice of Los Feliz Boulevard Paving This Weekend
StreetsLA has scheduled one more weekend for the Los Feliz Boulevard resurfacing project: from Griffith Park Boulevard to Riverside Drive.…
Sweet Memories of Tom LaBonge
A touching and joyful tribute was held this past week for former LA City Councilmember Tom LaBonge, who served our…
Final LA Redistrcting Map Approved By LACCRC, Moves to City Council
Los Feliz had been mostly included in CD13, but some sizable portions of our community as well as Griffith Park…
NEW DATES! Expect Delays – Weekend Street Resurfacing on Los Feliz Boulevard Continues Thru October 31st
StreetsLA is scheduled to resurface Los Feliz Blvd from Riverside Drive to Vermont Avenue over the course of three weekends.…
With Fire Season Looming, LAFD Offers Online Outreach
As the Santa Ana winds head our way, the Los Angeles Fire Department is calling on residents to “plan, prepare,…
Expect Daytime Delays on Los Feliz Boulevard Starting Oct. 1
Motorist can expect delays on Los Feliz Boulevard, from Nottingham Avenue to Chislehurst Drive, six days a week for nearly…
Where Have All the Wildlife Gone?
An update on the Rowena Reservoir repairs: First it was mid-July, then middle of September and now the Rowena Reservoir…
A Morning of Plein Air Painting at Barnsdall Art Park
It was a good day for plein art painting and urban sketching. LFIA sponsored the free ‘in the open air’…
Pink-Blooming Trees to Griffith Park’s Gateway Called a ‘Love Letter’
Sixteen pink-blooming trees now grace the upper Vermont Avenue medians, as a result of LFIA’s campaign to bring trees back…
CD4 Names Helene Rotolo Field Manager for Los Feliz
CD4 recently announced that Helene Rotolo has been named the Field Deputy for the Silver Lake, Los Feliz, & Hollywood…
Charlotte De Armond Leadership Scholarship Recipients Announced
LFIA awarded the annual LFIA Charlotte De Armond Leadership Scholarship to Juliana Paragas who will be attending UC Davis, where…
LFIA Awards First Tom LaBonge Leadership Scholarship to JMHS Graduating Senior
LFIA is pleased to announce that graduating John Marshall High School senior, Isaac Chung, will be the first recipient of…
Beloved Ranger Honored in Griffith Park
Family, friends and city officials gathered to remember the late Park Ranger Capt. Albert E. Torres during a ceremony at…
Los Feliz Library Reopens for In-Person Service
A new chapter begins Monday, June 21, when the Los Feliz Library reopens to in-person service following months of pandemic…
Donate Your Neighborhood Photos!
This endearing 1925 portrait was taken on Glen Feliz Boulevard in Atwater in front of one the first houses in…
In Case You Missed it: “Housing 101” Webinar
On Tuesday, May 11, 2021 LFIA hosted “Housing 101,” a lecture prepared by community member Luke Klipp, who shared his…
Acclaimed Los Feliz Artist’s Studio Gets Landmark Status
Photo at top: Corita Kent Studio at 5518 Franklin Avenue in 1960, Image courtesy of the Corita Art Center, Los…
Historic Edifice Perseveres on Hillhurst
By Lynne T. Jewell Buildings along the historic Hillhurst Avenue corridor come in all shapes and sizes, featuring an array…
Check It Out: How the Los Feliz Library Came to Be
To keep the community both enlightened and entertained, LFIA’s launching a new online Observer newsletter feature. We thought it would…
2021 JMHS Senior College Scholarship Awards
LFIA is now accepting applications for its 2021 Los Feliz Improvement Association Scholarships. This year we will award two scholarships…
In Case You Missed It: Listen to LFIA Presentation on California Redistricting
On Monday, April 19th LFIA hosted a member of the California Citizens Redistricting Commission, Derric Taylor. Commissioner Taylor is one of…
LFIA Campaigns to Restore Historic Tree Canopy
Note: We met our goal! Thank you to everyone for your generous contributions for the trees! Greening of Griffith…
Last Minute Hollywood Community Zoning Plan Threatens Los Feliz
AT ISSUE The Los Angeles City Planning Department is finalizing the ‘Hollywood Community Plan Update’ which will define how land can…
Marian Dodge Named Woman of the Year by Senator Portantino
March 15, 2021 Today, Senator Anthony J. Portantino and the State Senate will honor Los Feliz community activist Marian Dodge as…
LFIA Opposes SB-10
This letter was sent to Senators Portantino and Durazo, and Assemblymember Friedman.
LFIA Opposes SB-9
This letter was sent to Senators Portantino and Durazo, and Assemblymember Friedman.
LFIA 2021 Membership Letters Arriving in Mailboxes This Week!
Check your mailbox for your 2020 “Report to the Community” or click here to renew your membership for 2021!
LFIA 2020 Report to the Community
What. A. Year. 2020 was challenging, to say the least, and we are thankful to be part of a community…
LFIA Creates Student Scholarship in Memory of Tom LaBonge
LFIA has established the Tom LaBonge Leadership Scholarship at John Marshall High School in memory of the long-time city council…
New CD4 Field Deputy Named for Los Feliz Area
Sarah Tanberg has been named the field deputy to represent the Los Feliz area, according to an announcement made by…
Band of Barristers
Let’s not forget there’s a legendary Los Feliz connection in this Sunday’s Super Bowl game. Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy…
Remembering Tom LaBonge, 1953 – 2021
Los Feliz has lost a loyal and long-term friend in the passing of Tom LaBonge. The board of directors of…
Putting Teeth in Landmark Designation
By Lynne T. Jewell A chance clue on a vintage holiday card sent Drs. Lou and Suzanne Wenzlaff on…
Seasons Greetings!
‘Twas the night before Christmas in 1949 when out of the sky came new fallen snow, blanketing the streets…
Enjoy The Los Feliz Library Holiday Tree Lighting Here!
Follow this link to watch the Friends of Los Feliz Library’s 2020 tree lighting: Los Feliz Library Holiday Tree Lighting…
Super Grocer Celebrates Golden Anniversary
By Lynne T. Jewell There are many heroes in Los Feliz and we’re thankful to all of them. But we’re…
Public Open House/Hearing on the Hollywood Community Plan December 9th Via Zoom
To Los Feliz Stakeholders: Los Feliz is part of the proposed Hollywood Community Plan and an upcoming virtual Open House &…
Reminder: LFIA’s Virtual Photo Day This Saturday, November 21st
See some of the excellent photos local residents have donated to LFIA’s Photo Archives capturing our lives in 2020 during…
Traffic Advisory: DWP’s Valve Project on Rowena Avenue Begins Week of November 16th
DWP’s valve replacement project on Rowena Avenue between Hyperion Avenue and St. George Street starts the week of November 16th.…
Christina Rice of LA Public Library’s Photo Collection to Speak at Virtual Photo Day November 21st
Christina Rice, who heads up the Photo Collection at the Los Angeles Public Library, will be the featured speaker at…
2020 Brings Bittersweet Photo Day November 21st
Photographic images depicting the ways Los Feliz residents have experienced 2020 will be the focus of LFIA’s Virtual Photo Day…
Vermont Avenue Street Improvement Project to Begin October 26th
Councilmember David Ryu’s office has informed us that the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) is set to start the first…
Where to Vote in Los Feliz – Vote Centers Open October 30th
Los Feliz vote centers open October 30th. Registered voters can vote in person at any vote center in the County.…
Let’s Not Forget: Every Vote Counts!
By Lynne T. Jewell The doors of the Los Feliz Library may be shut during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that…
LFIA Takes Stand Against Aerial Trams in Griffith Park
Once a supporter of a proposed aerial transit system in Griffith Park, LFIA (Los Feliz Improvement Association) has now rescinded…
Ballot Drop Box in Los Feliz
Los Feliz now has a ballot drop box! Located at the Los Feliz Branch Library (1874 Hillhurst Avenue) this drop…
LFIA Feeds Our First Responders
As a way of showing support and thanks to our area first responders, LFIA determined nothing could be better than…
Opportunity to Learn About & Comment On Proposed Griffith Park Aerial Transit System
Have you heard about the proposals for adding an aerial transit system (ATS) to Griffith Park? LFIA initially supported the…
Tall Timbers Grace the Boulevard
By Lynne T. Jewell When was the last time you traveled east or west on the two-mile-plus stretch of Los…
Ask Your State Senator to Support the Rodenticide Moratorium: AB 1788!
AB 1788 Is Back on Track! Call Your State Senator today and help get this legislation passed Super-toxic rat poisons,…
New Recycling Program Coming to Griffith Park
The Los Angeles Parks Foundation has been awarded a grant to launch Griffith Parks first recycling program. Recycling bins will…
Bridge Housing Opens in Los Feliz
On July 28 the Riverside Drive Bridge Home opened to 100 formerly homeless Angelenos in Council District 4. Operated by…
Griffith Park Gets New Superintendent
Welcome Stefanie Smith, Griffith Park’s new Acting Superintendent Stefanie will be overseeing Griffith Region including, the Park Film Office, traffic…
LFIA Comments on 1666 Vermont Development
LFIA recognizes the benefit of this project which will bring much needed new housing to our neighborhood. We also recognize…
LFIA Response to Hollywood Center Project DEIR
LFIA, the advocacy group for all residents of Los Feliz, has serious concerns about the proposed Hollywood Center Project. While…
Mr. Palayan’s Pandemic Opus
By Lynne T. Jewell For nearly two decades, animation projects created by students at Thomas Starr King Middle School have…
This Postman Went Viral
By Lynne T. Jewell An LFIA Instagram post thanking Los Feliz mail carrier Oscar Osorio for his dedication received a…
LFIA Objection to DEIR Comment Period – Hollywood Center Project
LFIA…objects to the City providing only the minimum allowed comment period for the Hollywood Center Project Draft DEIR. LFIA has…
Letter to City re Sidewalk Repair Program DEIR
LFIA, the advocacy group for all residents of Los Feliz, has serious concerns about the proposed Sidewalk Repair Program. We…
Love Thy Neighbors in This Beautiful Place
By Lynne T. Jewell At the outset of the year, LFIA asked its members to tell us what they love…
Comments on Griffith Park Aerial Transit System
Earlier this month, PR firm Consensus, presented the potential routes from phase 2 of the Griffith Park Aerial Transit Study…
LFIA Opposition to Casitas Lofts
LFIA, the advocacy group for all residents of Los Feliz, has strongly supported the Los Angeles River Revitalization Plan for…
LFIA Is Your Neighborhood Association
By Lynne T. Jewell The LFIA has served Los Feliz for over 100 years. A flotilla of indefatigable volunteers has…
Letter to David Ryu Supporting Affordable Housing
LFIA…wants to thank you for introducing a Council Motion on February 11, 2020 instructing the City’s Planning Department to revise…
LFIA’s Membership Campaign Gets Underway
LFIA, your neighborhood association, has been serving the Los Feliz community for over 100 years. We’re working in the neighborhood…
LFIA Hits The Trails
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…
On Franklin Avenue: Pretty in Pink
By Lynne T. Jewell Never underestimate the power of determined and diligent volunteer citizens, especially when it comes to Crepe…
Letter to Senator Durazo re LFIA Opposition to SB-50
LFIA, the advocacy group for all residents of Los Feliz, is reaching out to you to voice our strong opposition…
Letter to Senator Portantino re LFIA Opposition to SB-50
LFIA, the advocacy group for all residents of Los Feliz, is reaching out to you to voice our strong opposition…
Support for HCM Designation for The Taylor Residence
We are writing in support of a City of Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument (HCM) designation for The Taylor Residence,…
Comments on Griffith Park Strategic Transportation Plan
The LFIA, representing all residents of Los Feliz, encourages the City’s Recreation and Parks Department in its ongoing study of…
Photo Detectives Find Heart & Soul of Los Feliz
By Lynne T. Jewell The story behind a photo can be a telling thread to the past. Over the years,…
Griffith Parkline Shuttle to Debut in Griffith Park on December 3rd
On December 3rd, the Department of Recreation & Parks will launch the Griffith Parkline, a free shuttle in Griffith Park…
Long-Missing Trees Return to Franklin Avenue
This week, LFIA realized the long-awaited return of the missing street trees on the south side of Franklin Avenue between…
Letter to Councilmember Ryu re Rowena Reservoir
As the oldest neighborhood advocacy group in Los Angeles, LFIA has a long history of addressing the needs of the…
Letter to Councilmember Ryu re Interim Control Ordinance
The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA) was pleased to see that on September 10, 2019 you voted YES on Council…
Leah Lovell’s Open-Air School
Several years ago LFIA conducted oral history interviews with the Bogen siblings–Judy, Myron and Barbara–who reminisced about growing up in…
LFIA Response to State-Wide Housing Bills
Our historic neighborhood, full of both single-family homes and various forms of multi-unit buildings, has benefited greatly from zoning regulations…
Exploring Solutions for Homelessness
In May, LFIA was happy to co-host, along with Councilmember David Ryu’s office and the Los Feliz Neighborhood Council, a…
Statement in Support of AB 1788 (2)
LFIA is writing in support of AB 1788, introduced by Assemblymember Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica). The bill would ban second…
Hyperion Traffic Safety Comments
We request that the Los Angeles Department of Transportation collaborate with this Working Group and take action to improve street…
Statement in Support of AB 1788
The bill would ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) in California—the most toxic, “one-feeding kills” poisons—as well as first generation…
LFIA Opposition to SB 50
Los Feliz…would be disproportionately affected by the passage of this bill.
Support AB 1788 – End the Unnecessary Use of Rodenticides
AB 1788 is a step in the right direction towards ending the unnecessary use of rodenticides and we applaud the…
Support for Rim of the Valley
The Rim of the Valley Corridor project provides urgently needed wildlife connectivity necessary to maintain healthy biodiversity including essential linkages…
Los Angeles Zoo Vision Plan Comments
The LFIA…opposes numerous aspects of the Los Angeles Zoo Vision Plan… it is an entertainment densification plan, increasing the human…
LA River Gets Spring Cleaning
LFIA joined hundreds of other volunteers from throughout the city in the 30th annual Friends of Los Angeles River (FoLAR)…
Support David Ryu Motion Re Developer Contribution Restrictions
The Board of Directors discussed motion CF 19-0046 at its February board meeting and voted unanimously to support your motion…
LFIA Hosts Congressman Adam Schiff – Photo Gallery
LFIA hosted Congressman Adam Schiff at Friendship Auditorium on March 18, 2019. A sold-out crowd was on hand to welcome…
Rep. Schiff Encourages LFIA Audience to ‘Get Involved’
A sold-out crowd greeted Rep. Adam Schiff with a standing ovation at a LFIA-sponsored program Monday night at Friendship Auditorium.
JMHS Scholarship Info & Application
LFIA is now accepting applications for its 2019 Los Feliz Improvement Association Scholarship Award. The amount of the award is…
ADDITIONAL TICKET RELEASE – LFIA Presents: An Evening With Adam Schiff
The location for Monday, March 18th’s Adam Schiff event has been changed to Friendship Auditorium on Riverside Drive. This venue…
Invitation To Learn More About CD4 Homelessness Initiatives
LFIA supports Councilmember David Ryu’s proposal for homeless bridge housing on Riverside Drive, adjacent to LA Shares. Below is an…
NEW LOCATION – LFIA Presents: An Evening with Adam Schiff
LFIA is pleased to present Adam Schiff, U.S. Representative for California’s 28th congressional district, for an evening of discussion.
LFIA Files CEQA Appeal – 4511 Russell Avenue
In the case of 4511 Russell Ave, the unusual circumstances surrounding this project make a categorical exemption inapplicable. Specifically, the…
Hollywood Community Plan Comment Letter – Draft EIR
We do not believe hillside issues are adequate addressed in either the Hollywood Community Plan (HCP) or the Environmental Impact…
Hollywood Community Plan Comment Letter – HPOZ
LFIA appreciates the efforts of the Planning Department to maintain the existing residential zoning in our hillside areas.
Letter of Support for Bridge Housing in Los Feliz
The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA), representing residents of Los Feliz, supports Councilman Ryu’s suggestion for homeless bridge housing on…
Letter of Support for Dr. Amarjit Singh Marwah Dedication
The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA), founded in 1916 and representing over 800 households in the Los Feliz district, is…
Stop Senior Scams Presentation at Friendship Auditorium
Please join us for a Presentation by Stop Senior Scams Acting Program, hosted by Senator Anthony J. Portantino in conjunction with LFIA.
A Conversation with the Candidates – 5th District LAUSD School Board Candidate Forum
LFIA will present “A Conversation with the Candidates – 5th District LAUSD School Board Candidate Forum on Monday, February 18,…
LFIA Settles Lawsuit Against Franklin/Western Project in Los Feliz
LOS ANGELES, CA, December 19, 2018 – The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA) announced today that it has reached a…
Letter of Support for Hyperion Bridge Underpass
The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA), supports the construction of a pedestrian underpass on the east side of the Glendale-Hyperion…
LFIA Holds Storm Drain Cleanup on Los Feliz Boulevard
Muddy and dirty storm drains and gutters along Los Feliz Boulevard are now clean, as a result of a massive…
Letter to Councilmember Ryu re Recode LA
The Los Feliz Improvement Association is aware that changes are being made to the municipal code during RECODE LA and…
Letter to Councilmember Ryu re Temporary Overlay Zone
The LFIA has long hoped that a Croake and McCann HPOZ would be established. However…the chances of this area becoming…
Letter to City re Strategic Transportation Plan for Griffith Park
The Los Feliz Improvement Association supports various elements of the Strategic Transportation Plan for Griffith Park and its adherence to…
Five JMHS Seniors Awarded Charlotte De Armond Leadership Scholarships
Five outstanding John Marshall High School graduating seniors are recipients of the 2018 Los Feliz Improvement Association Leadership Scholarships, named…
LFIA Elects Standolyn Robertson to Presidency
Standolyn Robertson has been elected to serve as the 2018-19 president of the Los Feliz Improvement Association.
LFIA Files Lawsuit Against Franklin/Western Project in Los Feliz
LFIA announced it has filed a suit against the City of Los Angeles and the developer Western and Franklin, LLC.
Council District 4 Community Update
Weekly update from CD4’s Los Feliz Field Deputy, Rachel Fox: Mayor’s Proposed Budget 18-19 Last week, Mayor Eric Garcetti…
LFIA Appeal to City Council PLUM Committee for 1860 – 1868 Western
LFIA appeal of City Planning Commission decision on 1860 – 1868 Western to Los Angeles City Council Planning & Land…
LFIA Letter Supporting Denial of Haul Route for 2521 Nottingham
Letter in support of City’s denial of haul route for 2521 Nottingham.
Letter to Senator Anthony Portantino Opposing SB 827
The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA), founded in 1916 and representing over 800 households in the Los Feliz district of…
2018 LFIA Scholarship Application for JMHS Seniors
Below is the link for the 2018 Los Feliz Improvement Association Scholarship Application. Criteria for selection includes: 1. financial need…
Crime Fighting Tips Offered at LFIA Meeting at Zoo
On Monday, February 26, a large crowd of LFIA members and neighbors attended LFIA’s meeting devoted to crime in Los…
New Council District 4 Field Deputy for Los Feliz
Rachael Fox is new Los Feliz Field Deputy for Council District 4.
New LAPD Acting Senior Lead Officer for Los Feliz
New LAPD acting senior lead officer for Los Feliz.
Letter to City Planning Commission Requesting Continuation
Letter to City Planning Commission requesting a continuance of February 8, 2018 hearing re development at Western and Franklin Avenues.
LFIA’s February 26th Member Meeting to Focus on Crime in Los Feliz
The topic of LFIA’s February Member Meeting is one of concern to many of us in the neighborhood: Crime In Los…
CD4’s Hollywood Sign Report
In response to the large volume of tourists visiting the Hollywood Sign, CD4 councilmember, David Ryu, hired a transportation consultant…
LFIA Supports Griffith Park Raptor Survey
Since 2007, LFIA’s Parks Committee has earmarked monies to support the Griffith Park Wildlife Survey. This year our donation was…
Letter to Recreation & Parks Opposing Beachwood Gate Closure
The Los Feliz Improvement Association strongly protests the closing of the Beachwood Gate entrance to Griffith Park. For decades,
Coming This Fall: Sock Hop for Schools!
Save the date – Saturday, September 23rd – for LFIA’s Sock Hop! We’re throwing a dance party to raise money for our…
LFIA Hosts Congressman Adam Schiff at Friendship Auditorium
The Los Feliz Improvement Association welcomed our Congressman Adam Schiff to a packed house, full of energized constituents at Friendship Auditorium on…
Letter Re Commonwealth Nursery Renovation
Letter to Department of Recreation and Parks General Manager Mike Shull regarding future renovation and use of the Commonwealth Nursery…
Closure of Park Access Pushes More Traffic to Los Feliz
Let the City know we want open access to Griffith Park trails for everyone! Join us Saturday April 15th…
LFIA Opposition to Proposed Western & Franklin Development
Letter to Central Area Planning Commission opposing changes requested to SNAP ordinance by developers.
2017 LFIA Scholarship – Info for JMHS Seniors
LOS FELIZ IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD $2,500.00 ELIGIBILITY: Any Marshall High School graduating Senior admitted to a four (4) year or…
February 6th – LFIA Meets at the Autry
LFIA members attend February General Meeting at the Autry National Center
Updated LAPD Northeast Division Contact Numbers
Senior Lead Officer Leo Rey provided the following contact numbers for the LAPD Northeast Division: Northeast Front Desk: (323) 561-3216…
LFIA Gets Social at Gelson’s
On Monday, January 30th, LFIA hosted it’s first Social of 2017. A big thank you goes to Gelson’s for letting…
Letter to City Council PLUM Committee re BMO/BHO
We urge support of the Hillside Federation’s position asking the Department of City Planning to follow the recommendation of the…
Griffith Park Traffic Alert for Thanksgiving Weekend
The Department of Recreation and Parks is anticipating heavy traffic in the Park over Thanksgiving weekend, November 25, 26 and…
Forrest J Ackerman Square Dedicated
On Thursday morning, November 17th, the corner of Franklin and Vermont Avenues was christened Forrest J Ackerman Square. Best known…
Neighborhood Volunteers Clean Up Los Feliz
On Saturday, October 29th a dedicated group of neighborhood volunteers spent the morning cleaning the gutters and storm drains along Los Feliz Boulevard…
Letter to Councilmember Ryu re Vermont Triangle Improvements
Letter to Councilmember Ryu supporting proposed improvements to the Vermont Triangle.
LFIA Birthday Bash Photo Gallery
On September 17th, LFIA celebrated its 100th birthday at the Wilson Harding Golf Course Clubhouse!
Letter to City Planning re Small Lot Subdivisions
The Los Feliz Improvement Association…urges the planning department to use this critical opportunity to correct the Small Lot Subdivision (“SLS”)…
Letter to City Planning re 4900 Hollywood Blvd.
The Los Feliz Improvement Association…has serious concerns about the design and scope of the 4900 Hollywood Boulevard mixed use project.
Letter to Rec & Parks re Griffith Park Traffic Plan
The Los Feliz Improvement Association…commends the department for their efforts to mitigate the traffic congestion on the south side of…
IMPORTANT: New Show Night Contacts for the Greek Theatre
The Greek is under new management this year and personnel has changed. Here are the individuals you will need to…
Invitation to Participate in Local Coyote Sighting Survey
There’s been a lot of talk in the neighborhood about coyotes lately, and as part of an effort to…
Letter to City Planning re Mansionization
The Los Feliz Improvement Association…urges the City to pass the draft of the BHO/BMO amendments as originally proposed by Councilmember…
LFIA Announces Centennial Events
LFIA is celebrating its 100th birthday this summer and everyone is welcome to join in the fun! 100 Years: Historic…
Letter to City Planning re Hollywood Community Plan
During the lengthy process of providing input to the previous Hollywood Community Plan, the Los Feliz Improvement Association, joined with…
Letter to Councilman Ryu re Interim Control Order
At its May meeting, the board of the Los Feliz Improvement Association…voted to request the issuance of an Interim Control…
Letter to PLUM Committee re Hollywood Community Plan
Letter to Los Angeles City Council’s Planning & Land Use Committee re changes to the Hollywood Community Plan.
Letter to City Planning re Baseline Hillside & Baseline Mansionization Ordinances
Letter urging the City to pass the draft BHO/BMO amendments as originally proposed by Councilmembers Koretz and Ryu.
Letter to David Ryu – ICO Request
Letter to Councilman Ryu requesting an Interim Control Order in Los Feliz.
2016 LFIA Scholarship Winner is Srevmich Lach
LFIA Schools Committee representative, Joanna Erdos, and 2016 LFIA Scholarship winner, Srevmich Lach, attend the John Marshall High School senior…
Community Meeting – JMHS Tower Repair Project
Community meeting scheduled for June 6th to discuss JMHS tower repair project.
Members Attend LFIA Spring Meeting at the Autry
LFIA Spring Meeting “Los Feliz Past, Present and Future” plus LFIA Scholarship Award and Marshall Decathlon team.
LFIA Elects Officers for 2016 – 2017
Officers for the 2016 – 2017 term were voted into office on Tuesday, April 27th. They are: Nyla Arslanian,…
LFIA Spring Meeting: Los Feliz – Past, Present & Future
Please join us on Monday, May 9th at the Autry Museum of the American West for an evening dedicated to the…
Greek Theatre Movie Night POSTPONED
The Greek Theatre has postponed its April 9th Movie Night due to a wet weather forecast.
Letter to Adam Schiff Supporting Rim of the Valley Alternative D
The Los Feliz Improvement Association, representing a membership of some 3,000 in the Los Feliz district of Los Angeles, joins…
LFIA Volunteers Clean Up Vermont & Hillhurst
On Saturday, March 26th an energetic group of LFIA volunteers spent the morning sweeping, raking and removing trash from Vermont…
Marshall’s Academic Decathlon Team Takes Second Place in Sacramento
LFIA has a long-standing tradition of supporting the students at John Marshall High and this year is no different. We…
Spring Break Griffith Park Traffic Plan
Spring Break is fast approaching and we are anticipating increased traffic to Griffith Park from March 19th to March 27th.
David Boulé Author of The Orange and the Dream of California to Speak
On April 14th, David Boulé author of The Orange and the Dream of California at the Los Feliz Branch of the Los Angeles…
LA Weekly on New Greek Theatre General Manager
CAN THE GREEK THEATRE’S NEW GM BOOK GREAT SHOWS AND AVOID PISSING OFF THE NEIGHBORS? BY HAYLEY FOX MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29,…
Co-Existing with Wildlife – Nature Neighbor Website
As a follow up to LFIA’s March 22nd Co-Existing with Nature forum at the LA Zoo, Cathy Schoonmaker, Urban Wldlife…
Art Author Spotlights LACMA History March 17 at Los Feliz Library
Art writer Suzanne Muchnic will discuss the history of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art at the Architecture&Beyond Lecture…
Griffith Park Traffic Plan – Public Meeting March 9th
Councilman David Ryu and the Department of Recreation and Parks will host a meeting on Wednesday March 9th to update the…
LFIA Members Co-Existing with Nature at the Zoo
LFIA members attend Co-Existing with Nature at the Los Angeles Zoo on Monday, February 22, 2016.
Architect/Urban Planner/Author Doug Suisman on Los Angeles Boulevards
Internationally-recognized urban planner Doug Suisman published Los Angeles Boulevard: Eight X-rays of the Body Public nearly twenty-five years ago — now this…
Letter to Urban Forestry re Arborist Deodar Survey
Letter to Urban Forestry advising arborst’s recommendations for deodar cedars on Los Feliz Boulevard.
Ooops! Our Apologies for Our Mailing Glitch
Our apologies to anyone who received an incorrectly addressed invitation to our February 22nd meeting at the LA Zoo!
February Member Meeting at the LA Zoo on February 22nd
Join us on Monday, February 22nd at the LA Zoo’s Witherbee Auditorium to learn how we co-exist with the native…
Support for Historic Cultural Monument Status for 4773 Los Feliz Boulevard
Letter to City of Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission supporting Historic Cultural Monument status for 4773 Los Feliz Blvd.
Support for Historical Cultural Monument Status for 4784 Cromwell Avenue
Letter to City of Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission supporting Historic Cultural Monument status.
Letter to Councilman Ryu re 2024 Olympic Bid and Griffith Park Uses
Letter to CD4 Councilman David Ryu discussing the proposed uses of Griffith Park to be described in 2014 Olympics Bid.
New Greek Theatre Contact Information
When the 2016 Greek Theatre season opens this coming April, the City of Los Angeles will be running the…
St. Francis Dam Author to Speak at Los Feliz Library Thursday, January 28th
Documentarian Jon Wilkman, author of the just-released book on the St. Francis Dam disaster, will be the featured speaker at…
CD4 Public Meeting to Discuss Griffith Park Traffic on January 20th
Join us for a public meeting to discuss Griffith Park: Improving Public Safety and Access Wednesday, January 20, 2016 7:00 pm…
LFIA Photo Day a Success
A number of historic photos highlighting this year’s theme “Autos in Los Feliz” were donated at the LFIA History Committee’s…
Reminder – Photo Day is this Saturday, December 5th!
Drop the Los Feliz Library this Saturday afternoon to add your photos to our archives.
Save The Date! LFIA’s “Autos” Photo Day is Set For Saturday, December 5th
Some of the most memorable photographs are those taken posed in front of your brand new automobile. This year LFIA’s…
Letter in Support of City Planning Billboard Proposal
Letter to Councilmembers Huizar, Englander and Cedillo in support of new billboard regulation proposed by City Planning Commission.
Dr. Edmond Clinton to Talk on Clifton’s Cafeteria History Nov. 19 at Los Feliz Library
Dr. Edmond Clinton III, author of “Clifton’s and Clifford Clinton: A Cafeteria and a Crusader,” will be the featured speaker…
Save the Date! LFIA Fall Member Meeting is November 9th
LFIA’s Fall Member Meeting will be held on Monday, November 9th. Doors open at 6 PM for mingling and refreshments. The…
Mobility Plan 2035 – Brief Overview and Link to City Planning Website
The City Council recently approved a broad plan for the future of transportation in Los Angeles: Mobility Plan 2035. The plan…
Letter to City Planning Requesting Review of Rowena “Road Diet”
Request for the City to review effects of the Rowena “Road Diet” on the surrounding community.
Corita Kent Biographer To Speak at Los Feliz Library Oct. 15
Author April Dammann, author of “Corita Kent. Art and Soul. The Biography,” will be the featured speaker at the Architecture&Beyond…
Former LFIA Board Member Donna Matson – Celebration of Life on October 24, 2015
A Celebration of Life for former LFIA board member and zoning committee chair Donna Matson is scheduled for Saturday, October 24,…
David Ryu Letter to City Ethics Commission re Campaign Finance
Click here to see David Ryu’s letter regarding campaign finance rules and city elections: Ethics Letter_9-17-15
Letter in Opposition to Russell Avenue Parking Lot Proposal
Opposition letter to Department of Building & Safety re turning 100 year old duplex into parking lot.
Fall Social is Monday, September 21st
Please join us at Rockwell Table & Stage for our Fall Social!
Save the Date! Volunteers Needed! LFIA Neighborhood Cleanup
On July 18 a dedicated group turned out for the LFIA neighborhood clean-up. The rare July thunderstorms couldn’t stop us!…
Urgent! Greek Theatre – Possible City Council Action
Urgent Greek Theatre Update – City Council Action this Monday Arts, Parks & River Committee to meet this Monday, August…
Vermont and Hillhurst Medians at Griffith Park
August 10, 2015 – This is an update on a prior communication regarding the trees in the upper Vermont and…
UPDATE: Greek Theatre Nearing Point of No Return – Please Act Now!
The Aug. 12 commission meeting approval has been RESCHEDULED The Greek Theatre Management RFP award recommendation has been rescheduled. The…
LFIA Thanks Members at Centennial Picnic
Griffith Park’s Crystal Springs picnic ground was the site of LFIA’s Centennial picnic on the last Sunday in July. The…
Greek Theatre Nearing the Point of No Return – Please Act Now!
Recreation and Parks is far advanced in their plan to self-operate the Greek Theatre. Two major developments occurred since our…
Greek Self-Operation Noise & Parking Concerns
Official letter regarding Greek self-operation, noise and parking concerns.
Tom LaBonge Square Dedicated
On Monday, June 29, 2015 neighbors, friends and family gathered to dedicate Tom LaBonge Square at the corner of Tracy…
New CD4 Councilman David Ryu is Sworn In
June 28, 2015 – CD4 Councilmember David Ryu was sworn in today on the south lawn of City Hall by…
Need to Contact the Greek Theatre?
Concert too loud? Event traffic worse than usual? Yellow jackets doing a great job? During concert hours Greek Theatre Community…
Tom LaBonge Concludes Service to Los Feliz
Councilmember Tom La Bonge, successor to John Ferraro, completes a long career representing Los Feliz at City Hall: 36.5…
LFIA Membership Picnic to Launch Centennial Year
The Los Feliz Improvement Association will begin its year-long 100th birthday celebration with a picnic for our membership in Griffith Park…
The Los Feliz Boulevard Deodars are Trimmed!
After two years of advocating and fundraising, the deodar cedars on Los Feliz Boulevard–L.A. Historic-Cultural Monument #67–have been trimmed. Thanks…
Tom LaBonge Tribute & CD4 Candidate Forum
On Monday, April 27th the LFIA honored retiring Councilmember Tom LaBonge. The tribute was followed by a CD4 run-off candidate…
Construction in Griffith Park Starting May 18th
Starting on May 18, you may notice many trucks on Vermont and Commonwealth during normal business hours. The DWP and…
GREEK THEATRE COMMUNITY ALERT APRIL 27th
Make your voice heard downtown As we alerted you a week and a half ago, The Department of Recreation and…
SOLD OUT! April 27th – LFIA Tribute to Tom LaBonge and CD4 Run Off Debate
SOLD OUT! – No more seats available. LFIA’s upcoming general meeting on Monday, April 27th. The evening will feature the…
Architecture & Beyond – Arnold Schwartzman Book on Griffith Observatory
Author/Designer/Film Director Arnold Schwartzman’s newest book celebrates the splendor of the Griffith Observatory In 1896 Col. Griffith J. Griffith presented…
Los Feliz Boulevard Deodar Trimming Starts Monday, April 13th
We have exciting news! The funds have been raised and the work scheduled for the trimming of our beautiful…
April 11th – Friends of the Los Angeles River Spring Clean Up
It’s Spring and that means it’s time for the Grand Limpieza of the LA River sponsored by Friends of the…
Save the Date! LFIA’s Spring General Meeting is Monday, April 27th
Save the date for LFIA’s upcoming general meeting on Monday, April 27th. The evening will feature the CD4 Run-Off…
Talk Spotlights Pt. Fermin Lighthouse Thursday March 19th at Los Feliz Library
Author Henrietta E. Mosley will give a history of the Point Fermin Lighthouse in San Pedro at the Architecture&Beyond Lecture…
Neighborhood successful in Council rejection of Live Nation for new Greek Theatre Management
Los Angeles City Council today voted 11 to 3 to reject the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners’ recommendation that…
An Overview of the Greek Theatre Contract Process
After years of contract extensions, on June 4, 2014, the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) finally released…
LFIA CD-4 Candidate Forum Draws Capacity Crowd
A standing room only crowd attended LFIA’s CD-4 candidate forum at the Autry National Center on Monday, February 2nd. LFIA…
East Hollywood Los Feliz Homeless Coalition Seeks Community Help
The East Hollywood Los Feliz Homeless Coalition (EHLF) is a group of concerned stakeholders who have come together to address…
You’re Invited! LFIA Hosts CD4 City Council Candidate Forum on Monday, February 2, 2015
Save the date! Tom LaBonge retires as Councilman in June. Who will replace him? Please attend LFIA’s CD 4 Candidate…
LA City Council Committee Overturns RAP Greek Theatre Operator Recommendation
On Monday, January 26, 2015, the Los Angeles City Council Arts, Parks, Health, Aging & Rivers committee overturned Recreation and…
February Member Meeting at the LA Zoo on Monday, February 22nd
Please join us on Monday, February 22nd at LA Zoo’s Witherbee Auditorium to learn how we co-exist with the native wildlife…
St. Francis Dam Disaster Author To Talk Jan. 28 at Los Feliz Library
Documentarian Jon Wilkman, author of the just-released book on the St. Francis Dam disaster, will be the featured speaker at…
LFIA hosts CD 4 City Council Candidate Forum on Monday, February 2nd
Tom LaBonge retires as Councilman in June. Who will replace him? Please attend LFIA’s CD 4 Candidate Forum on Monday,…
LAUSD Board District 5 Candidate Forum – You are invited!
A candidate forum will be held Wednesday, January 28th at the Goodwill Flagship Store & Café located at 3150 N.…
Hollywood Ford/City Lights Letter to Zoning Administrator
Letter to City Planning’s Michael LoGrande re the community’s development concerns at Hillhurst and Hollywood.
Local Author Speaks on “Silver Lake Chronicles” Jan. 15 at Los Feliz Library
Michael Locke, author of “Silver Lake Chronicles: Exploring an Urban Oasis in Los Angeles,” will be the featured speaker at…
Architecture Critic Tackles Issue of CA vs. Outside Architects at Los Feliz Library Nov. 20
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…
LFIA’s Photo Day Salutes Vets Nov. 1 at Los Feliz Library
The Los Feliz Improvement Association will be saluting Los Feliz military veterans, past and present, at the annual Photo Day Saturday,…
Photographer Showcases U.S. Public Libraries, Big & Small, at Los Feliz Library Oct. 20
Photographer Robert Dawson, author of “The Public Library: A Photographic Essay,” will be the featured speaker at the Architecture&Beyond Lecture Series, MONDAY,…
Los Feliz Improvement Association presents “A Conversation with the Mayor”
Meet with Mayor Eric Garcetti to discuss current issues that affect Los Feliz including: minimum wage, zoning issues, traffic and…
LFIA’s Photo Day Salutes Vets Nov. 1 at Los Feliz Library
Over the years, many Los Felizians have courageously served in the U.S. armed forces around the globe. To honor these…
LA Union Station Author Speaks Sept. 18 at Los Feliz Library
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…
Griffith Park Projects Adopted
The long desired Working Group Master Plan was recently adopted by the Los Angeles Parks Commission as a Vision Plan. …
Hollyhock House Restoration Completed
Hollyhock House, Aline Barnsdall’s personal residence on Olive Hill, was Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Los Angeles project. It is…
Hollyhock House Curator Jeffrey Herr to Speak May 15 at Los Feliz Library
Curator Jeffrey Herr will talk on “Beyond Botox: Hollyhock House Revitalized” at the Architecture&Beyond Lecture Series, Thursday, May 15, 6:45-7:45…
LFIA Launches Campaign to “Save the Deodars” on Los Feliz Boulevard
The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA) has launched a “Save the Deodars” campaign to fund the preservation of the historic…
LFIA Walking Tour of the Arthur Letts Estate properties to be held on May 17th and 31st
The Los Feliz Improvement Association’s third Historic & Architectural Walking Tour of Los Feliz neighborhoods will take place on May…
WATER, WATER: Get the latest on water issues at the LFIA Community Forum May 19 at Autry National Center
The Los Feliz Improvement Association will present high-powered city and local executives to speak to current city water projects and…
LFIA Launches Campaign to “Save the Deodars” on Los Feliz Boulevard
The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA) has launched a “Save the Deodars” campaign to fund the preservation of the historic…
Monday, February 10—First LFIA Membership Forum of 2014
The theme is “Law and Order” and featured panelists will be City Attorney Mike Feuer and LAPD NE Division Captain…
Weigh In on New Greek Theatre Contract
This is your chance as a neighbor to weigh in on the Greek Theatre request for a proposal which will…
LA Mag Columnist Chris Nichols Talks on Bowling Architecture at Los Feliz Library April 17
Los Angeles Magazine columnist Chris Nichols will speak on bowling alley architecture design at the Architecture&Beyond Lecture Series, Thursday, April…
LFIA Supports Griffith Park Initiatives
The LFIA adopted four new official positions on Griffith Park initiatives and letters were sent to city agencies regarding its…
The 100-Year Legacy of the LFIA
In 2016, the Los Feliz Improvement Association will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Founded in 1916 by owner/developer William Mead, the…
Architect William Pereira’s Modern LA: Topic of Talk at Los Feliz Library Nov. 14
Modernist architecture author Alan Hess will speak on “William Pereira: Designing Modern Los Angeles” at the Architecture&Beyond Lecture Series Thursday,…
Griffith Park Vision Plan Adopted
After seven years of discussion, debate and delay, the final draft of the long-awaited Griffith Park Vision Plan has been…
May 2013 Membership Meeting Featured “Landmarking Your House”
A large audience of LFIA members and neighbors were at the Autry National Center May 20, to learn about landmarking …
Sunnynook Park Opening
Situated between two pedestrian bridges over the LA River, Sunny- nook Park was opened June 20th with much fanfare. Tucked on…
Los Angeles Aqueduct Centennial
Thank the Los Angeles Aqueduct the next time you fill a glass with water, turn on your sprinklers, hike around…
“Movie Night 3” at the Autry on October 14, 2013
LFIA immediate past president and local historian, Don Seligman, will present “Movie Night 3” at the Autry National Center, the…
How Civil War Photography Changed the World: Topic of Talk at Los Feliz Library Oct. 17
In commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, photography expert Richard Stanley will speak on “Civil War Photography and…
Silent Screen Era in Los Feliz Talk Reprised at Skylight July 13
After a successful standing-room-only lecture on the role of the Silent Film Era in Los Feliz at the Architecture &…
LFIA Publishes “Los Feliz and the Silent Film Era”
The Los Feliz Improvement Association has published a new Los Feliz history book dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the…
Laughlin Park Centenary: Historic Enclave Developed in 1913
“The beautiful villas and picturesque gardens that have attracted the eyes of the world to the countries of southern Europe,…
New Cinematic Arts Magnet at King Middle School
Thomas Starr King Middle School will transition to an all-magnet campus focusing on cinematic arts, gifted and environmental studies programs…
Large Audience Attends “The Changing Face of Los Feliz”
THE LOS FELIZ IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION HELD ITS THIRD GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF 2012 at the Autry National Center on October…
LADWP Power Reliability Improvement Project Leads to Construction Along Los Feliz Blvd
From April 1 though Fall of 2013, traffic along Los Feliz Boulevard will be impacted by infrastructure upgrades by the…
LFIA Mayoral Forum February 4, 2013
Join us at the Autry National Center on Monday evening, February 4th, for a debate including the main mayoral candidates. …
Architectural Photographer Robert Berger to Talk on LA’s Historic Movie Theaters Jan. 17 at Los Feliz Library
Architectural photographer and author Robert Berger will speak on “Historic Movie Palaces in LA” at the Architecture & Beyond Lecture…
LFIA Cleanups Scheduled
Get involved! If you would like to join in our beautification cleanups on one of the following dates, e-mail beautification@lfia.org. …
LFIA Presented “The Changing Face of Los Feliz” at its Fall 2012 Membership Meeting
The Los Feliz Improvement Association held its third general membership meeting of 2012 at the Autry National Center on…
First LFIA Architectural Historic Tours Inaugurated
Six tours, 80 participants, enthusiastic response. That summarizes the initial foray of the LFIA into exposing the unknown rich and…
Sunnynook Park Groundbreaking
A large crowd of locals and officials gathered on July 25, 2012, for the groundbreaking of Sunnynook Park, bordering the…
LFIA Support for Local Schools is Historic and Effective
The historic goal of the Los Feliz Improvement Association from its earliest beginnings has been to enrich and enhance all…
Vermont Triangle’s Condition: a Los Feliz Black Eye
For years it was first on the wish list of needed Los Feliz improvements, and as time went…
Film Historian to Speak on RKO Studios at Los Feliz Library October 18
Film Historian To Speak On RKO Studios at Los Feliz Library Oct. 18 Professor and film historian Richard B. Jewell,…
Local Resident to Speak on Architect Gordon B. Kaufmann at Los Feliz Library Sept. 13
Lynne T. Jewell, who has done extensive research on the diverse career of architect Gordon B. Kaufmann, will be the…
City Council Redistricting: All’s Well That Ends Well…for Los Feliz
For a time the redistricting process seemed to be causing upsets across the city. Surely there might be a better…
Hollywood Community Plan a Win for Los Feliz
The proposed Hollywood Community Plan states that one of its primary aims is the identification and preservation of those elements…
LFIA February Forum Draws Large Crowd
A large segment of the Los Feliz community turned out for the first membership meeting of the year on February…
New Griffith Park Projects Proposed
There are several newly proposed and continuing projects spread throughout the park of interest to all Griffith Park users that…
LA River Revitalization Update
The Los Angeles River flows quietly through the eastern edge of Griffith Park. Ever since Interstate 5 cut the river…
House & Gardens Historian Sam Watters to Speak At Los Feliz Library June 14
**The Architecture&Beyond Lecture Series June 14 will be dedicated to the memory of long-time LFIA & Los Feliz Library volunteer…
LFIA Neighborhood Forum on May 21st
The entire neighborhood is invited to attend an entertaining evening at the Autry National Center on Monday, May 21st. Beginning…
Griffith Park Events
Thursday, April 12, 2012: Grand Opening of the North Atwater Park on the banks of the Los Angeles River and…
Filmmaker Bette Jane Cohento presents April 19 at Los Feliz Library
Filmmaker Bette Jane Cohento will screen “The Spirit in Architecture: John Lautner” at the Architecture & Beyond Lecture Series Thursday,…
Membership Forum February 13, 2012
The first membership forum of 2012 will take place at the Autry National Center in Griffith Park on Monday evening,…
EEK at the GREEK
Tricks, Treats, Scary Music and a Halloween Fest with Symphony in the Glen October 31, 2011 at 7 p.m. at…
Sign Ordinance Threatens Griffith Park
By Marian Dodge The proposed Sign Ordinance (CF# 08-2020) that went to the city’s Planning and Land Use Management Committee…
LFIA Books and Note Cards for Sale!
Order your copy of the LFIA’s publications of Los Feliz history book or note cards by going to “Store”.
What’s New in Griffith Park?
Several projects are currently underway or recently completed in the park. Solar lights were installed on the river bike path…
Curbside Car Sales Thwarted in Los Feliz
After over eight years of voiced concern by the LFIA, the City of Los Angeles has adopted an ordinance that…
Beautification Committee
Co-Chair: Faith Ford. Co-Chair: Chris Laib Mission: The goal of the committee is to maintain and enhance the beauty…
Communication Committee
Chair: Donald Seligman. Mission: The goal of the committee is to manage all media with the membership and beyond. Current…
Finance Committee
Chair: Donald Seligman Mission: The committee prepares and manages LFIA’s annual budget, and addresses any financial matters that come up…
History Committee
Co-Chairs: Lynne T. Jewell, Marian Dodge. Mission: The goal of the committee is to preserve and document the history of Los…
Hospitality Committee
Co-Chair: Rafik Ghazarian. Co-Chair: Monique Frese Mission: The goal of the committee is to orchestrate refreshments and decorations for…
Membership Committee
Co-Chair: Nyla Arslanian Co-Chair: Mica Campbell Mission: The goal of the committee is to solicit membership and maintain the membership…
Parks Committee
Co-Chair: Chris Laib. Co-Chair: Barbara Ferris Mission: The goal of the committee is to preserve and protect Griffith Park,…
Public Safety and Transportation Committee
Co-Chair: Demian Wyma. Co-Chair: Mark Stong. Mission: The goal of the committee is to work with Los…
Program Committee
Chair: Patti Ruben. Mission: The goal of the committee is to organize the annual LFIA General Membership Meeting in addition…
Schools & Library Committee
Chair: Marilyn Bush. Mission: The goal of the committee is to address the concerns and needs of our neighborhood…
LFIA Annual Meeting: A Toast to Spring!
A Toast to Spring! Festive music and Mexican food from Yuca’s on Hollywood. Free access the the Autry’s new exhibit…
Los Feliz Library Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
LFIA President Don Seligman, Director Angela Stewart, and Past President Marilyn Bush admire the LFIA plaque on the Los Feliz…
Photo Day Treasures
The History Committee’s 8th annual Photo Day brought in a treasure trove of visual treats. We received such classic photos…
Draft of New Hollywood Community Plan Published
The Los Angeles Department of City Planning has just published the 205 page draft of the new Hollywood Community Plan…
Traffic Alert in Griffith Park
The DWP is beginning construction on the River Supply Conduit project in Griffith Park on Thursday, April 2. The first…
LFIA Hosts Photo Day Dec. 5
Have any old photos in shoe boxes in your closet? Bring them to the annual LFIA Photo Day Saturday, Dec. 5,…
LFIA Elects New Boardmember and Officers
LFIA members elected directors at the general membership meeting at the Autry National Center on May 18. Newly elected directors…
Greek Theatre Schedules Coffee Hours
The Greek Theatre has established coffee hours as a way for residents who are affected by the Greek Theatre operations…
Marshall Celebrates New Track & Field
A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Friday, October 23 for the brand new track & field at John Marshall…
Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Awards
The LA Conservancy honored the consulting firm of ICF Jones & Stokes for the 400-page application they wrote for the…
Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Awards
The LA Conservancy honored the consulting firm of ICF Jones & Stokes for the 400-page application they wrote for the…
Team LFIA at Relay For Life
On the first weekend in June the LFIA will participate in the American Cancer Society‘s 2009 Relay For Life. The…
Griffith Park Historic-Cultural Landmark Dedication
Griffith Park was dedicated as Historic-Cultural Monument #942 at a ceremony on Thursday, March 12. Read and see more about…
“Los Feliz – An Illustrated Early History”
Some of the more than 150 graphics in the book. The Los Angeles Improvement Association is very proud of its…
Griffith Park is Landmarked!
Bernadette Soter, attorney Jan Chatten-Brown, Marian Dodge, Rick Starzak, Clare Darden, Van Griffith, Daniel Paul, Barbara Griffith, Councilmember Tom LaBonge,…
Thank You Mrs. Claus and Elves
Fire Station 35, 56, and 82, serving the Los Feliz neighborhood, were very appreciative of the Annual Holiday dinners delivered…
Griffith Park One Step Closer to Landmark Designation!
Griffith Park moved a step closer to being designated a Historic-Cultural Monument on Tuesday, January 13. There was a full…
Book Signing with Author-Donald Seligman
To pre-order your copy please click here, or get your copy online.
Squeeky Wheel Gets the Grease
The LFIA has been working with the Greek Theatre for several months to alleviate the noise of artists’ trucks arriving…
Cultural Heritage Commission Recommends Griffith Park! Tom LaBonge Stands Up for Griffith Park
The Cultural Heritage Commission met at 10:00 am Thursday, October 30 to discuss the Historic-Cultural Monument nomination of Griffith Park.…
LFIA Seeks Old Community Photos for its Annual Photo Day Nov. 1
Many of you may have old photographs tucked away in shoeboxes in your closet or up in the attic. These…
Your Chance To Be Heard On The Future Of Griffith Park
Now is the time for you to express your views to City Hall and to tell your elected and appointed…
Cultural Heritage Commision Tours Griffith Park
8/9/08 by Marian Dodge The second step in the process to be designated a Historic-Cultural Monument is to have the…
Cultural Heritage Commission Votes to Consider Griffith Park’s Nomination
The Griffith Family Trust presented its application to nominate the entire Griffith Park as a Historic-Cultural Monument to the Cultural…
Childrens Hospital – A Giant Institution In Need
By Rainer Standke with Hilary Misiano Anyone who has spent any amount of time in Los Feliz is aware of…
LFIA Strongly Supports Park Monument Status
Exciting and wonderful things are happening in Griffith Park! The Griffith J. Griffith Charitable Trust has submitted a City of…
Griffith’s Family Launches Move to Preserve Griffith Park
There is exciting news in Los Angeles! Griffith Park has been nominated for Historic-Cultural Monument status! The Griffith J. Griffith…
LFIA Supports Park Rangers
LFIA President Marian Dodge took advantage of a photo op with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on the anniversary of the Griffith…
Vermont Triangle Groundbreaking
The groundbreaking for the long-awaited beautification of the Vermont Triangle at Vermont Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard was held on May…
LFIA Beautification Committee Shepherds Los Feliz Deodars
The beautiful deodar cedar canopy bordering Los Feliz Boulevard is designated as Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #67. Originally planted as…
I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree
And you won’t be seeing this one for long. On April 2, 2008, the Board of Public Works approved a…
LFIA Supports Upcoming Film Festival
When the LFIA Schools Committee envisioned creating the Thomas Starr King Middle School Gifted/High Ability Technology Arts Magnet there was…
Film Night II: Faster and Furiouser
It seems that nearly every successful Hollywood production spawns a sequel, and in that “Give ‘em more of what they…
Pedestrian Nights at the DWP Light Festival a Success
by Bernadette Soter, member LFIA Here are some impressions from a participant in the DWP Light Festival walking nights, a…
Colonel Griffith’s Vision of Griffith Park – Fall General Meeting
On Wednesday, November 7, the LFIA held their 2007 Fall General Meeting. The topic of the evening was “Colonel Griffith’s…
Puck Withdraws Application
October 2007 by LFIA President Marian Dodge This is a great victory for Griffith J. Griffith’s “plain people.” I received…
Cleanup Queen to Retire Her Gardening Gloves
by Marian Dodge For the past 18 years, LFIA board member and chair of the Beautification Committee, Margret Lohfeld has…
Alternative Technologies for Solid Waste
The following summarizes information presented at a meeting with LFIA on August 20 and a Planning Commission hearing on August…
LOS FELIZ 1920 and 1930 U.S.A. Census Data
Have you ever been curious about who used to live in your house or who your neighbors were in 1920…
LFIA Continues Support of Marshall High Decathlon Team
The Academic Decathlon team from John Marshall High School held a fundraiser and honored its Hall of Fame members on…
LFIA Fall General Meeting: Colonel Griffith’s Vision of Griffith Park as an Urban Wilderness
A panel discussion followed by audience questions is going to be featured at the LFIA Fall General Meeting. With the…
LFIA Hosts Photo Day Nov. 17 At Los Feliz Library
The Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA) is hosting its annual Photo Day Saturday Nov. 17, from 2-5 p.m. to collect…
Puck Liquor Variance at Observatory Decision Postponed
by LFIA President Marian Dodge Councilmember Tom LaBonge called me at 2:55 p.m. on September 25, the day the hearing…
Hearing of Puck Liquor License Appeal
LFIA has filed an appeal of the Zoning Variance which grants Wolfgang Puck a full liquor license for special catered…
Autry Planning to Expand in Griffith Park – Public Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, September 18th
The Autry National Center is planning to expand its Griffith Park Campus. Phase 1 will add 79,000 square feet to…
Cheerful Thank You from Marshall’s Academic Decathlon Team
The Los Feliz Improvement Association is a long-standing supporter of Marshall High’s Academic Decathlon team. They always score highly at…
Marshall High Principal Retires
LFIA Schools Committee Co-chair Marilyn Bush congratulates outgoing John Marshall High School Principal Tom Abraham at the Alumni of the…
LFIA Appeals Observatory Zoning Decision
Zoning Administrator Albert Landini granted Wolfgang Puck a variance on June 29, 2007 to serve a full line of alcoholic…
Liquor Variance for Griffith Observatory
Recreation and Parks Commissioners at the June 20th meeting On Wednesday, June 20 the Los Feliz Improvement Association attended the…
Meliora Award Winners
Here are pictures of the 2006 Meliora Award winners, as announced at the LFIA’s General Meeting in May 2007. The…
Full House- General Membership Meeting May 2007
On May 14th we had a full house at our Annual Membership Meeting at the Autry National Center auditorium. The…
Liquor at Observatory Goes to Commission
The Department of Recreation & Parks will present the proposed guidelines for Wolfgang Puck’s request for a variance to serve…
Guidelines for Observatory Liquor License Community Meeting, March 29, 2007
On March 29, the Department of Recreation & Parks (RAP) held a community meeting at the Griffith Park Ranger Station…
Trashy Date
“Would you like to go on a trashy date? How is next Tuesday”, Chris asks me. “You’ve got a deal!…
Los Feliz in the Silent Film Era
The United States Census data is rich in detail and organized by each individual property. It gives a remarkable picture…
Plant a tree – Plant many trees!
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has enacted a Million Tree Program and our neighborhood is eligible. Neighborhoods and streets can…
James Howard Cremin, MD 1922-2007
“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls bloom.”…
Puck Liquor Variance Hearing
A room full of community organizations and stakeholders attended a Zoning Variance meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, March 13.…
2007 Meliora Awards – Call for Nominations
Each year the Los Feliz Improvement Association honors residents who help keep our neighborhood beautiful. The name given to these…
Film Night Draws Capacity Crowd
The first annual “Night at the Movies” on February, 12 attracted 200 LFIA members and their families to the Wells…
Griffith Park Master Plan
The weekly publication L.A. City Beat published an informative article (“This Is Not Disneyland“, January 18, 2007) on the Griffith…
Glendale-Hyperion Viaduct Improvements
An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is being prepared for improvements proposed for the Glendale-Hyperion Viaduct Complex. The complex includes six…
Vermont Triangle
At the association’s board meeting on January 23rd Patty Malone, Councilmember Tom LaBonge’s field deputy, presented some images of the…
Mountain Bikes in City Parks
A decade ago, a small group of mountain bikers tried to change the City of Los Angeles’ Municipal Code in…
Historic Los Feliz Deodar Tree Hacked
A recent unlawful and flawed pruning of a Deodar cedar tree on Los Feliz Boulevard in front of Louise’s Restaurant…
Baseline Hillside Ordinance Adopted
The Baseline Hillside Ordinance has finally become a reality. The ordinance is designed to provide for appropriate development of our…
Los Feliz Improvement Association Celebrates Its 95th Anniversary
The Los Feliz Improvement Association, the oldest homeowner organization in the City of Los Angeles, celebrated its 95th birthday during…