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The bathhouse is truely a treasure in San Pedro.  It was originally built in 1932 and utilized by those travelling to the coast by Red Car train from far away places.  It allowed beach goers to rent a bathing suit and towel, offered a place to get out of the sun and shower and change for the ride...
11/05/2007
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Last week with the wildfires raging though Southern California, many towns were under full evacuation.  Many left pets behind including horses, dogs and cats.In Ramona the Animal Emergency Rescue stayed behind to gather up the animals they could find and care for them until the danger passed and ...
10/30/2007
I've copied the low to moderate income housing regulations from the Los Angeles City site.  Any new housing development in the city of Los Angeles is required to include 6% of Low income housing and another 9% of moderate income housing.  Low income is currently defined as households making 80% o...
08/02/2007
Ponte Vistahas reduced the plan from 2200 units to 1900.  The Community Advisory group put together has recommended the current zoning of R-1 be upheld.  The City Council person has said, she will follow the recommendation of the CAC and ask that the zoning be upheld.Many people (including myself...
07/31/2007
UPDATE 09-30-09 Vick entered into a sponsorship deal once again with Vick.  This is a totally unacceptable move by Nike and in my opinon calls for a total boycott of Nike products.  Yes, Vick did his time and I'm all for forgiveness, but I see no reason to reward the man.  I do not believe animal...
07/27/2007
As of today, July 26, there are 236 properties listed on the MLS in San Pedro.  This does not include the new condos on the North side of San Pedro or the lofts down town, so there are an additional 500 or so available condos for sale from those projects.34 units listed under $400,00072 Units lis...
07/26/2007
It seems that Bisno development has worked out deals on other projects that involve a Private Transfer tax.  What does this mean? A "fee" is taxed onto each property that is charged every time the property is sold.  The "fee" goes to a named party.  It can be the builder, an environmental or hist...
07/18/2007
Selling a home should be like any other business transaction, but all too often sellers make emotional or impulsive decisions that cost them money and time. Choosing the right Realtor to market a property and negotiate the sale is the most important step in the process.  "My friend (or family mem...
07/17/2007
Having organized a few free spay and neuter clinics, I realize there is a tremendous need.  Feral cats all over Los Angeles are a huge problem.  Many people feed them but don't spay/neuter because either they don't know how or can't afford it.  Spaying and Neutering is an absolute must and if eve...
07/14/2007
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Today I joined a lovely group of people who have formed the group R Neighborhoods are R-1 on Western Avenue to support the existing zoning of R-1 at Ponte Vista.  The developer purchased the property knowing what the zoning was and hoped to be able to change it to a much higher density as he has ...
07/14/2007
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