A study of north-south corridors in the San Fernando Valley concludes that the city of Los Angeles and Metro should further consider a median busway along five miles of Van Nuys Boulevard and developing more rail service, including linking the North Hollywood Red Line station with the Sylmar Metrolink Station in the Northeast Valley.
A Busway for Van Nuys Blvd. and More Rail Service in the Valley?
Foodie Quick Pick: Curry Land on Lankershim
For those of you that like curry based Indian food, whether you're eating out, getting takeaway or in for delivery, Curry Land near the NoHo Arts District is pretty amazing. From the samosas to the malai kofta (basically vegetarian meatballs), the curry adaptations of these recipes are a of lot "yum, yum, yum" and leaves little left on the plate. (Curry Land, which used to be called Curry House, is located on Lankershim Blvd. between Moorpark and Cahuenga)
Pencil This In: Monday
Yes, we know that rainy days and Mondays can get you down. And doubly so today. But you can turn that mood around by stepping out tonight to one of these great events. Just watch for puddles.
Bank Heist on Fire in North Hollywood*
No, there was not a bank heist today in North Hollywood, as there was 11 years ago, the old bank building turned into restaurant/club on Lankershim Blvd., near the NoHo Red/Orange Line stops, is on fire. At 7:13 a.m. this morning, the fire was reported. One firefighter suffered smoke inhalation.
The fire burned between floors and in the attic area, said Ron Myers of the Los Angeles Fire Department. After about 40 minutes, firefighters determined that it was too dangerous to battle the flames from inside the building and went into a "defensive mode" outside the structure, Myers said. [NBC4]
Classical Pick of the Week: Alternative Opera Theater
Last week with the Holiday, we said it was slim pickings. This week, classical music in Los Angeles is bountiful and what has piqued our interest is Alternative Opera Theater's three performances this upcoming weekend at the intimate NoHo Arts District space, the Raven Playhouse. The performance will feature two chamber operas, the first being "The Telephone" by Gian Carlo Menotti where a man attempts to propose to the woman she loves. But there's...
Could NoHo Use a Streetcar?
Now that the NoHo Arts District is up and coming, packed with 20 or so live theatres, new condos, new apartments, a new grocery store, a soon-to-be movie theatre and more, all running up, down and around Lankershim Blvd., is it time to talk about the NoHo Streetcar? One that would run from the junction of the Orange and Red Lines. One that would run down to Lankershim, maybe passed the intersection of hell, aka...
The Future of a 217 Year-Old Landmark
The Board of Directors of Campo de Cahuenga, the 217 year-old North Hollywood historical site, is locked in a battle with a development firm over the future of the landmark.

