Custom Made Lamps With Style And Illumination
Canyon News
By Joann Deutch on Jan 16, 2012 - 8:35:19 AM
LAUREL CANYON—For our local Lamp Designer, Partricia Friedman, her art is about the esthetics of the physical structure, and the evocative response she generates from her lapms' illumination.
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Facts And Myths Of Wild Tobacco Trees
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By Joann Deutch on Dec 23, 2011 - 8:55:22 AM
LAUREL CANYON—Weird stories about local plants always peak my curiosity. The science of plants forces you to ask a lot of questions, and only sometimes provides answers and always challenges assumptions.
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8745 Appian Way - Mystery Solved!
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By Joann Deutch, Attorney on Dec 18, 2011 - 11:25:57 AM
LAUREL CANYON—While searching for the roots of the Lookout Inn perched on Appian Way, I discovered an entry in the 1932 Los Angeles Phone Directory for
8745 Appian Way.
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Hollywood’s Top Secret Film Studio
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By Joann Deutch on Dec 18, 2011 - 9:01:01 AM
LAUREL CANYON—There is still intrigue surrounding the Cold War military installations in the
Santa Monica
Mountains. The idea of military installations embedded in civilian areas causes us pause, however...
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Fence What You Need, And Leave the Rest Free
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By Joann R. Deutch on Sep 29, 2011 - 11:44:38 PM
LAUREL CANYON—When the state budget threatens to close down our parks, it’s a big deal. With reduced staff and funding we all need to take responsibility as stewards for our parks. What can you do?
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Appian Way, Laurel Canyon
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By Joann R. Deutch on Sep 18, 2011 - 10:26:38 PM
LAUREL CANYON—I have always been confused and doubtful about the exact location of the Lookout Inn allegedly on Appian Way. I’ve seen two photos, but perhaps you, the reader, can help me make a point?
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Clearing Wild Barley Stalks
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By Joann R. Deutch on Sep 4, 2011 - 10:45:26 PM
LAUREL CANYON—Once again we find ourselves preparing for fire season. This year, an accidental event made me wonder what exactly is being whacked down all over the hillsides?
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Richard Seireeni, The Canyon Operator
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By Joann R. Deutch on Aug 11, 2011 - 10:22:18 AM
LAUREL CANYON—If you live in the hills you know the name Richard Seireeni. He’s always there and elusive. He thinks of himself as “The Canyon Switchboard Operator”.
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We’re Going To Be ATSAC-ed !
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By Joann Deutch on Jul 10, 2011 - 8:27:15 AM
LOS ANGELES—The 405/ Mulholland demolition is expected to create such a traffic crisis that it has its own name – CARmageddon – and Lady Gaga and Lindsey have used Twitter to reach their fans.
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A Peek Into 2401 Lookout
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By Joann Deutch on Jul 3, 2011 - 11:48:49 AM
LAUREL CANYON—Behind that stucco wall on the northwest corner of
Lookout
Mountain and
Laurel
Canyon lies the burned remains of
Laurel
Canyon’s early history.
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How Do We Care For Our Animals?
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By Joann Deutch on Jun 26, 2011 - 12:38:00 PM
LAUREL CANYON—Out for an early morning walk you see a mule deer. You move quietly not to spook the deer—even when the animal is munching on your roses.
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Planning New Construction?
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By Joann Deutch on May 29, 2011 - 8:49:32 AM
LAUREL CANYON—In the recent years, developers and some home owners have gone overboard in grading lots to create houses which loom over the hillside.
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You’re Fired!
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By Joann Deutch on May 15, 2011 - 7:48:07 AM
LOS ANGELES—The chief engineer of Mulholland Highway, DeWitt Reaburn, was sacked in 1925 despite having successfully guided the project to completion.
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New Generation Of Musicians In Laurel Canyon
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By Joann Deutch on May 1, 2011 - 7:19:29 AM
LAUREL CANYON—We have been fortunate enough to have two books devoted to the Rock 'n' roll music born in
Laurel
Canyon. But what is happening now?
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We Don’t Live In North America
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By Joann Deutch on Apr 17, 2011 - 9:32:15 AM
LAUREL CANYON—Did you know that here in the Santa Monica Mountains we live on the Pacific Plate not the North American Plate? Doesn't it seem odd to you?
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I Spotted A Lynx!
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By Joann Deutch on Apr 10, 2011 - 7:26:36 AM
LAUREL CANYON—I saw what I believe was a Eurasian Lynx in my residential street. I wasn’t thinking it was going to attack me, though that's my response to coyotes.
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No Dump Ticket, No Paycheck
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By Joann Deutch on Mar 18, 2011 - 9:05:47 AM
LAUREL CANYON—I saw someone’s construction trash nearby. It’s probably from a neighbor since I doubt that a workman drove the junk from the other end of the city.
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Laurel Canyon: “A Zip Code With Its Own Playlist”
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By Joann Deutch on Mar 6, 2011 - 7:08:21 AM
LAUREL CANYON—Harvey Kubernik spent the ‘60s and ‘70s hanging out with the most famous of famous names in rock ‘n roll. Harvey has now focused on Laurel Canyon.
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The Work Of Toma George Maiorescu
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By Joann Deutch on Feb 27, 2011 - 10:11:47 AM
LAUREL CANYON—Watching our neighbor on a stroll, it’s hard to imagine what lies within. Toma George Maiorescu is a renowned Romanian author, poet and philosopher.
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Planning For Kindergarten
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By Joann Deutch on Feb 4, 2011 - 7:29:25 AM
LAUREL CANYON—How are you doing on your New Year’s resolution list? I thought I was ahead of the game by thinking about enrolling kids in pre-school/nursery school.
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I Had 50 Employees
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By Joann Deutch on Jan 21, 2011 - 8:15:00 AM
LAUREL CANYON—I decided to allow my house to be used for a one-day Indie Film shoot that lasted 14 hours. I wanted to do my part to support our local economy.
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Knock Knock
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By Joann Deutch on Dec 24, 2010 - 6:05:02 AM
LAUREL CANYON—It’s all about what door you’re willing to knock on, and who you’re willing to ask. I’ve always thought that my particular neighborhood was especially close.
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