Sushi Don (Sasabune) for a quick, quality sushi fix

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Mineo (Jimmy) runs Sushi Don and greets everyone like a friend.

BY KAREN YOUNG If you need a quick sushi fix that won't dent your wallet, run to Sushi Don Sasabune in Valley Village. A most affable man named Mineo (Jimmy) meticulously runs the place, which is owned by the renowned Sushi Sasabune in West Los … [Read more...]

Interior Design: Refreshing your home in these economic times

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BY CATHERINE MONROE  There is no denying that times are changing and the economical climate has forced all of us to reassess our priorities. As an Interior Designer, I have been thinking of new ways to apply old rules about decorating.  For … [Read more...]

Mobile pet adoptions at local parks

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BY HANNAH COHEN If you're  looking for a dog or a cat, there are numerous opportunities for  adoption through various rescues  and shelters.   One local opportunity for finding a new pet is  Los Angeles Animal Services, which holds a mobile pet … [Read more...]

Parenting Sucks!: Bonding as a Step-Parent

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Dear Joanne, I recently married a man with a ten-year old daughter and I’m having a hard time bonding with her. I know she’s going through a lot of adjustments (as am I!) but I really want to make our relationship better. Please help. Amy Dear … [Read more...]

Two “not to miss” One-Act Plays by Murray Schisgal at Lonny Chapman

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Lloyd Pedersen and Ren Bell in "The Pushcart Peddlars." Photo: Doug Engalla

BY JACKIE HOUCHIN The Lonny Chapman Group Repertory Theatre in NoHo is currently offering two wonderfully entertaining plays by veteran playwright Murray Schisgal (co-writer of the Oscar winning screenplay “Tootsie” starring Dustin … [Read more...]

Scandalous L.A. examined in “A Bright and Guilty Place”

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BY ATINA HARTUNIAN David E. Ulin, Book Editor for the Los Angeles Times, recently sat down with local author Richard Rayner to discuss sordid celebrities of the 20’s, infamous murder trials, and the birth of L.A. Noir. This conversation was part … [Read more...]

French and male: A different kind of Au Pair in the Valley

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BY ERIKA OBLEA Although Stephan Tempier picks up the kids from school, helps them with their homework, and watches over them like any other au pair, he is different from most others. He is not only a male working in an often female-sought position, … [Read more...]

Exercise + video games = Pure fun at I-Fitness KidZone

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BY CAROLE ROSNER Whether your kid plays sports or not, it’s often hard to persuade him or her to get off the couch, shut off the computer or hang up the phone and get some daily exercise. We're all told  that kids (and adults) should exercise … [Read more...]

Sidewalk Astronomers: Homemade telescopes you have to see to believe

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BY JACKIE HOUCHIN The Sidewalk Astronomers and the East Valley Coalition held a “Star Party” the evening of  August 7 at the Lower Hansen Dam Park. When I arrived I didn't really have a clear idea about what would unfold or what I would see … [Read more...]

Tasty Tidbits: John O’Groats in Encino and changes at Max in Sherman Oaks

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BY KAREN YOUNG John O'Groats,  known for its outstanding breakfasts, is opening a new restaurant in Encino. The iconic Rancho Park eatery was  featured in Esquire Magazine's "Best Breakfast in America" issue this past March.   Paul Tyler, … [Read more...]