The Mediterranean Revival architecture of Myron Hunt’s Occidental College campus in Eagle Rock may call to mind many Latinate places in this world, but the plains of central northern Italy south of Lake Como are not necessarily one of them. Plus, the Southern California light is all wrong for Lombardy. Nevertheless, Oxy stood in for an Italian university campus in the most recent episode ...
In the memo, Acevedo accused city Commissioners Joe Carollo, Alex Diaz de la Portilla and Manolo Reyes of interfering with reform efforts and a confidential internal investigation. Commissioners Carollo, de la Portilla and Reyes could not be reached for comment when contacted by CNN. Mayor Suarez and City Manager Noriega also could not be reached for comment. The second meeting concluded with the commissioners ...
It was a scene familiar to followers of art auctions: a room full of bidders and buzz, with prospects high and a wealth of distinguished offerings from a seller who chose to keep his identity cloaked. The sale started with a bang, early offerings going for two or three times their presale estimates. But when the highest-profile lot came under the gavel, the energy ...
Art Metrano, a stand-up comedian best known for playing callous police captain Ernie Mauser in the second and third "Police Academy" films, has passed away. He was 84.The Brooklyn-born funnyman died of natural causes at his Aventura, Florida home on Wednesday, his son told the Hollywood Reporter.In addition to his roles in the 1985 and 1986 installments of the comedic cop series, Metrano also ...
Dia de los Muertos is celebrated around the world, and local residents are invited to get involved in the festivities themselves during the second annual Dia de los Muertos art contest, which is now accepting masterpieces from local residents between the ages of 4 and 18 years old. Winners of the competition, held by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses in partnership with the Mexican ...
