Mar 27, 2008 | KTLA-TV Los Angeles
L.A. Firefighter Killed in Explosion Near LAX
“I don't have a theory on how it occurred. I can tell you smoke is combustible and can be explosive when it reaches the right temperature, and with a source of ignition, smoke can be explosive.”
One firefighter was killed and another critically injured today when an explosion rocked an intersection near LAX and heavily damaged a credit union building. via KTLA-TV Los Angeles
Mar 26, 2008 | KCPQ
Westside developers aim for face-lifts without scars
“Because that's where the rich people are.”
With the affluent Westside of Los Angeles escaping much of the economic angst gripping Southern California, shopping center owners near the coast are spending lavishly to burnish their malls and beckon new ... via KCPQ
Feb 21, 2008 | The Argonaut
Wants more mid-priced restaurants in Marina area To the Editor: More high-rises are being built in the Marina del Rey area but there seem to be fewer and fewer mid-level dining establishments being developed. via The Argonaut
Feb 18, 2008 | Daily Breeze
Briefs From Around the South Bay
Hahn to speak on local issues Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn will talk about issues facing the area in 2008 at a Feb. via Daily Breeze
Feb 14, 2008 | The Argonaut
Affordable housing policy amended to require 5% of total units for very-low-income tenants
“We believe this policy is a lot stronger than what we had. "This will be a way for people who work in the area to be able to live there.”
More than half a year after they blasted an affordable housing policy for Marina del Rey for failing to fulfill low-income housing needs, local affordable housing proponents have hailed an updated plan that ... via The Argonaut
Feb 10, 2008 | Daily Breeze
Finding a resting place for the Gabrieleno-Tongva ancestors
“It's about protecting cultural resources and making people aware and educating them”
Robert Dorame walked away from the neat rows of condominiums and town houses and followed the edge of a soccer field toward the Westchester Bluffs. via Daily Breeze
Feb 7, 2008 | PR-inside.com
Caruso Brings Tantalizing New Eateries and Stylish Retailers to Its...
“Waterside is at the center of Marina del Rey, a dynamic and mature community. We have transformed the center into an unparalleled destination where people can enjoy a sophisticated dining and shopping environment”
New restaurants include The Counter, Sugar Fish by Sushi Nozawa and Pinkberry and new shops, BCBG Max Azria and Calidora Skin Spa, expand an already diverse array of retail offerings. via PR-inside.com
Jan 31, 2008 | The Argonaut
Venice, Marina del Rey: Anxiety soars over proposed 31-story tower
“This segment of Lincoln is in gridlock at most hours of the day and I'm concerned about having any additional traffic-inducing development until we're sure that mass transit will serve this corridor”
Rising 31 stories above the landscape near Marina del Rey, a proposed development on Lincoln Boulevard promises to offer a mix of residential and retail uses, as well as an affordable housing component. via The Argonaut
Jan 24, 2008 | The Argonaut
Chase involving stolen car ends in Marina; driver escapes on foot
“Our officers pursued the suspect into Marina del Rey, where he crashed the car into a pole”
A police pursuit that originated near the Culver City-Los Angeles border Monday, January 21st, ended in Marina del Rey with the suspect still at large. via The Argonaut
Jan 19, 2008 | Daily Breeze
New player enters the picture at Redondo Beach Marina
“It will deter potential investors from contemplating any project there.”
A Los Angeles property management firm is looking to buy the Redondo Beach Marina leasehold where a local developer spent years planning for a hotel, timeshare units and new retailers. via Daily Breeze









