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Attempted robbery reported at Mother Lode
A woman was assaulted while a black male attempted to pull a chain off her neck just after 1 a.m. at Mother Lode in West Hollywood, according to police dispatch. This story is developing. @wehoonlineRPReplay_Final1720253477.
Mauro Café accused of refusing to serve Jewish customer
Already mired in controversy, Mauro Café in the Melrose District is now facing greater public backlash after a man wearing a yarmulke allegedly was denied service because he is Jewish. Advocates of Israel led in-person and online protests of the chic coffee spot on the outskirts of WeHo after...
Hot Dog Independence Day in WeHo!!
It’s July 4th and WeHo is still home to some of the best independently owned burger and hot dog joints. Today we decided to focus on the hot dogs!. While we planned the story below over a few weeks, a new dog will debut today at the WEHO GYM BAR: the Dodger Dog, boiled and grilled with all the fixins. It’s $7.99. So take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the crowd… Owner Jonathan Cottrell says he has been working with the executive chef of the Los Angeles Dodgers to get these dogs perfect! Today is opening day!
6:30PM TUES: AIDS Monument Community Meeting
West Hollywood is set to host a pre-construction community meeting to provide updates on STORIES: The AIDS Monument, which will be located at West Hollywood Park adjacent to N. San Vicente Boulevard and the West Hollywood Library. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the West Hollywood Library Community Meeting Room, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Community members who are unable to attend in person are encouraged to join virtually via Zoom.
Jewish Family Service LA is California’s Nonprofit of the Year
Jewish Family Service LA (JFSLA), the leading Jewish social services agency in Los Angeles, has been honored as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year for the second consecutive year. The recognition comes from California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan of District 55, highlighting JFSLA’s impactful contributions to the Los Angeles community.
WeHo will give Key to the City to Whoopi Goldberg
West Hollywood is honoring Whoopi Goldberg with a Key to the City on July 20. According to the The Hollywood Reporter, WeHo is bestowing the honor on Goldberg for her for contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. The Emmy/Grammy/Oscar/Tony winner will be in Los Angeles to announce the relaunch of her cannabis product lines.
Cedars-Sinai announces new president/CEO
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Health System announced Tuesday that Peter Slavin, M.D., will assume the roles of president and CEO for both organizations starting October 1. Previously, Slavin served as the president of Massachusetts General Hospital from 2003 to 2021, where he spearheaded significant expansions in clinical care, research...
WeHo’s Zbur trying to salvage controversial Prop 47
Efforts to revise a notorious soft-on-crime law have advanced in the California Legislature with the help of West Hollywood Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, setting up a showdown with citizens’ push to fully repeal Proposition 47. Proposition 47, passed by California voters in November 2014 and titled the “Safe Neighborhoods...
Mark Wahlberg’s Municipal opens shop in WeHo
Mark Wahlberg’s clothing and apparel brand Municipal has opened its first permanent retail space in West Hollywood. Wahlberg, as well as cofounder and CEO Harry Arnett, attended a ceremony Tuesday marking the opening of the store at 8609 Melrose Avenue. With a strong background in apparel and golf equipment, Arnett contributed significantly to the brand’s development four years ago. The 1,100-square-foot venue is designed with white walls, black fixtures, and a display that hints at future golf gear offerings.
Fire on Fairfax × Fountain fuels fear and frustration
Residents are outraged after a fire erupted at a vacant property on the corner of Fountain and Fairfax in West Hollywood, which neighbors blame on squatters. The blaze, which consumed the property at 7909 Fountain Ave. on June 28, has intensified concerns among neighbors who have long complained about the frequent break-ins and safety risks posed by the abandoned buildings.
John Duran discloses sexual relationships with two of this year’s city council candidates at WEHO PAC meeting
Former Councilmember John Duran disclosed he has/had sexual relationships with two of this year’s West Hollywood City Council candidates. The disclosure came during the May meeting of the WEHO PAC, on which Duran serves as Chair. The query to Duran began after a series of calls he had made...
How many homeless people live in WeHo?
City-level results from this year’s homeless count have been published by LAHSA, and they show a slight decline in the number of “unsheltered” people living in West Hollywood, mirroring the countywide trend. According to the oft-criticized survey, LAHSA volunteers discovered 65 homeless people in WeHo when they...
New laws: Hidden fees, security deposits, firearms
California has enacted a robust package of new laws that go into effect today, impacting consumers, public safety, healthcare, housing, and more. Here’s a detailed breakdown of some key measures:. Consumer Protections:. Hidden Fees (SB 478): Californians are no longer susceptible to bait-and-switch tactics. This law prohibits businesses from...
Craig Berberian honored with ‘Ed Levin’ award at State of the City event
Craig Berberian, founding partner of the Empire Property Group, was honored this past week with the Ed Levin Award at this year’s State of the City event. The second annual Ed Levin Award seeks to honor excellence in design and development and commitment to the West Hollywood community. The...
L.A. says homelessness dropped slightly this year
Los Angeles has announced a notable decline in its homeless population for the first time in several years, just as the Supreme Court ruled it’s not cruel and unusual punishment to prevent people from sleeping on public property. New data shows a miniscule reduction in homelessness over the past...
CBS News WeHo Pride Wrap with Chris Holmstrom
The following is republished from KCAL. celebrating Pride by featuring people and businesses that represent what makes being in the LGBTQ+ Community so colorful! Join us as we show the importance of Pride across Southern California! Chris Holmstrom hosts. Welcome everyone as CBS News and KCAL celebrates Pride. I’m Chris...
Part 3: Whisleblower ‘Bear’: Want a top job in City Hall? Better be in ‘The Club’
Part three in a series by Leo Bear Mahan, a City Hall whistleblower. Read parts one and two here. ICMA stands for International CIty/County Management Association. As West Hollywood City Hall continues to have questions raised about its hiring practices, internal promotions, and Human Resources; and the community concerns of public safety and business worries seemingly grow louder by the day, an unexpected story told to me by my Director about their own hiring raises more curiosities.
Disability Advisory Board welcomes new ‘Disability Flag’ and four new members
The Disability Advisory Board of West Hollywood will soon approve a new Disability Flag. The flag acknowledges persons who live with disabilities. The original Disability Pride Flag was initially designed in 2019 by Ann Magill and created to encompass all disabilities. It was revised in 2021 with community input and is now in the public domain.
Thieves clean out WeHo jewelry store, rob family of legacy
Thieves targeted a family-owned jewelry store in West Hollywood twice in one night, stealing decades’ worth of meticulously crafted valuables. Huener Jewelry, located on Santa Monica Boulevard west of Fairfax, now faces the daunting task of rebuilding from scratch. The break-ins occurred over a single 24-hour period starting on...
Recap of Biden vs. Trump debate
A summary of key points from Thursday night’s debate between Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Claim: Former President Donald Trump stated the Paris climate accord would cost the US $1 trillion, that the US was the only country that had to pay, and that China, India, and Russia weren’t paying.
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