Rodeo Realty

April 23, 2018

Rodeo Realty's Scott & Lisa Sorrentino list home of Oscar-winning screenwriter Bobby Moresco

Bobby Moresco, American producer, screenwriter, director and actor, who is credited for films such as 10th & Wolf and Crash, is selling his Toluca Lake home. The property is featured in the Los Angeles Times. Rodeo Realty’s Scott and Lisa Sorrentino are the listing agents.

The single-story Traditional home comes with a total of five bedrooms and four bathrooms and a full guest house. Built in 1942, the renovated property features wide-plank French oak floors, recessed and pendant fixtures, wainscoting and beadboard siding. Additional features include a chef’s catering kitchen with three ovens and fireplaces in the dining and living areas.

Outdoors, there’s a spa and waterfall, a spa-inspired bath with a wet room, a footed tub with a rain shower, a covered loggia with an approximately 100 inch projection screen, an outdoor kitchen, lush greenery, multiple patio seating areas, and a swimmers pool.

4231 National Avenue is offered at $1,748,000. For more information on this property, click HERE. You can also view a video on the home below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIe4Hxw6kTk

April 21, 2018

Economic update for the week ending April 21, 2018

Stock markets up for second straight week – Stocks ended the week higher again as first quarter corporate profits began to be reported. Profits were stronger than expected and stocks rose. Profit season was a welcome relief to investors as it seems to distract from almost two months of uncertainty caused by trade and tariff fears, and political turmoil. While fears of a trade way still remain, as well as the prospects of higher interest rates, investors remain bullish. They feel that the tax cuts and increased spending will keep the economy strong through 2018 and 2019. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the week at 24,462.91, up from last week’s close of 24,306.14. It is down 1% year-to-date. The S&P 500 closed the week at 2,670.14, up from 2,656.39 last week. It’s down 0.1% year-to-date. The NASDAQ closed at 7,146.13, up from 7,106.55 last week. It is up 3.5% year-to-date.

Treasury Bond yields sharply higher this week – The 10-year treasury bond closed the week yielding 2.96%, up from 2.82% last week. The 30-year treasury bond yield ended the week at 3.14%, up from 3.03% last week.

Mortgage Rates higher this week – The April 19, 2018 Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey reported that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate average was 4.47%, slightly above last week’s 4.44%. The 15-year fixed was 3.94%, up from 3.87% last week. The 5-year ARM was 3.67%, up from 3.61% last week. Rates were higher at the end of the week, so next week’s rates will be higher.

California home sales up slightly – Home prices show year-over-year double digit increases in Los Angeles – The California Association of Realtors reported that existing, single-family home sales totaled 423,990 in March on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate. That represented a 1.6% increase from last March’s sales pace.

The median price of a home in March in California was $565,830, up 8.9% from March 2017. The median price in Los Angeles County rose 13.6% year-over-year from last March. It was the fourth straight month of double digit year-over-year increases. Ventura County showed the smallest year-over-year increase in the state with the median price growing just 1.8%. Inventory levels statewide remained at historic lows. The unsold inventory index dropped to a 2.9 month supply in March, down from a 3-month supply in March 2017. This historic low inventory is pushing prices higher.

Have a great weekend!

Syd

April 20, 2018

Home listed by Calabasas’ Ron Tanzman featured in Curbed

Featured in Curbed is a Montecito Heights residence listed by Ron Tanzman of Rodeo Realty Calabasas.

In this edition of ‘Curbed Comparisons,’ the blog explored what you can rent or buy within $10,000 of $625,000. The 19th century Victorian home listed by Ron was one out of five homes and condos featured.

“Perched high above the sidewalk, its most appealing feature is a large front porch and a separate patio with views around the neighborhood,” said Curbed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=CTlOLyu6KsE

The remodeled home comes with a new solar system, new double-pane Low-E windows and LED lighting throughout. The property has three bedrooms and one bathroom. The home sits on a 5,798-square-foot lot and has a spacious two-car garage with a mini home control system that allows you to operate the garage door from anywhere in the world.

3534 Griffin Avenue is offered at $619,900.

For the Curbed feature on this property, click HERE.
For more details on this property, click HERE.

April 20, 2018

A Guide To LA's Best Beaches

It’s summer in LA, and while we may take it for granted, every other city is losing their mind wishing they could spend their time on our beaches. We’ve got excellent water, excellent food, excellent bars, and excellent-looking people in bathing suits, which is exactly why we should be beach bumming it as often as we can. Happy summer everybody: Here are the shoreline spots you need to hit in and around Los Angeles, and the things you should be eating while you’re there.

Oxnard

Low-key beach town with tons of activity options

For those of us who may actually be a little sick of the summer/borderline oppressive heat, a northern beach like Oxnard is a dream. It’s generally at least 15 degrees cooler and the vibe is unbelievably relaxed. It’s only an hour’s drive from LA and there’s a ton of fun stuff to do in Oxnard that ranges from jet ski rentals to backpacking trips through the Channel Islands. Thinking of renting a beach house for a weekend somewhere? You’ll find plenty of beaches along Oxnard’s coast, but Oxnard Beach itself might be the prize. The waves here are absolutely stunning, and it’s just adjacent to Oxnard Beach Park, which is wonderful for lounging/bringing the kids/creepily staring at other people’s dogs.

Where to eat/drink: If you skip Carnitas El Rey, you’re doing it wrong. The move here is, of course, the carnitas, which are just about as good as anything you’ll find anywhere. They’re also the only thing on the menu, so it stands to reason they’d be good. Fisherman’s Catch is a perfect spot for fresh seafood on the water, and the home of some truly life-affirming clam chowder.

Dockweiler

LA’s go-to beach for bonfire parties

Bonfires are illegal in Los Angeles for the most part, but Dockweiler gives nary a care about that, because you can bonfire it up all you want over here. Grab your gear and hit one of the many bonfire pits laid out along the beach, but be warned: They tend to fill up fast, so arriving early is key. If you’re looking for a challenge, take your BBQ game on the road — grab some meats from Belcampo on your way up, and set up a makeshift grill over the fire.

Where to eat/drink: There’s not much near Dockweiler (unless you’re trying to eat at LAX), so it’s gonna be a BYO picnic kinda day. Because of the aforementioned law enforcement, we absolutely do NOT endorse the idea of you bringing fast-food cups and filling them with liquids of your choosing. We would never, ever say to do that.

Zuma

Famous Malibu shoreline with even more famous surfing

Arguably Malibu’s premier surfing destination, Zuma’s the type of place people from the Midwest picture when they think of Los Angeles beaches — in other words, they shot a whole lot of Baywatch here. Zuma’s one of the biggest beaches in all of LA, so despite its popularity you should still be able to settle into a nice spot; it’s also where you’ll find Point Dume, a gigantic bluff that juts into the ocean. If you’re a rock climber, get yourself to the top for a truly magical view.

Where to eat/drink: Any wonderful Malibu day needs to begin (or end) at Malibu Wines — it’s the gold standard for day drinking in Los Angeles. The grounds are completely gorgeous, and the clientele even moreso. If you’ve got the cash to burn, grab dinner at Nobu for an omakase tasting menu experience you won’t forget from perhaps LA’s most storied chef.

Ventura

Sleepy-yet-populous beach town packed with great food

A little farther up the coast from Oxnard sits Ventura Beach, a coastal town that somehow manages to retain a quiet and easygoing vibe despite its larger-than-a-town population — the beaches are some of cleanest and loveliest you’ll find, especially Surfer’s Knoll. The surfing is extremely choice here, but even if you don’t surf, the Knoll is a beautiful spot to lounge and even go beachcombing if that’s your thing. Every summer you can get all up in the Ventura County Fair, too: it’s just like the county fairs you know and love, except it’s by the ocean, so it’s infinitely better. If you’re a watersports maniac, kitesurfing and kiteboarding are big here. Oh yeah, and one more thing… there’s free parking. ‘Nuff said.

Where to eat/drink: Spencer Makenzie’s Fish Company is an elite-level spot for cold beers and fish & chips (don’t skip on the fish tacos either). Ventura is also home to the dog-friendly Poseidon Brewing, and its Grapefruit IPA is absolutely something you need in your life. For a Nepalese meal that’ll rock your bones, make Himalaya a part of your trip. That Sherpa Curry Chicken is out of this world. And whatever you do, don’t skip out on great tapas and even greater wine at local haunt The Cave.

Santa Monica

Worthwhile tourist haven consistently buzzing with life

Is Santa Monica touristy? Yes. Is it generally overpriced? Yes. Is it full of attractive people and also a fun roller coaster and Ferris wheel that you just can’t hate no matter how hard you try? Also yes. The gorgeous water paired with gorgeous people present all along the beach is the number one thing Westsiders have on Eastsiders. Santa Monica also manages to be cleaner and all around more pleasant than the neighboring Venice, so just skip Venice. We won’t tell.

Where to eat/drink: Start your day at Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern for a top-tier brunch that includes the legendary Meal Mary: a beastly bloody mary garnished with a blue cheese olive, pepperoni, jack cheese, shrimp, pepperoncini, and a deviled egg. Do your lunching at Curious Palate for some tasty sandwiches and a solid beer list, and make sure you end your day at Cha Cha Chicken: a BYOB Jamaican restaurant whose spicy jerk sauce is simply too delicious to be real. Chances are you’ve already been to Bay Cities for the Godmother — a timeless front-runner for best sandwich in LA — but if you haven’t, now’s the time. We’ve got a whole other article on Santa Monica’s best restaurants, too, in case you need more options.

Rosie’s Dog Beach

Hound-friendly beach that hosts many canine events

Rosie’s Dog Beach, we’re happy to say, is just what you’re imagining it to be. Completely off-leash, you’ll find it in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach. Rosie’s plays host to lots of fun dog events too, so any time you’ve ever received a Facebook invite for something like “Corgi Beach Day,” chances are it was at Rosie’s. It’s for sure the only place where you can actually enjoy a wet dog.

Where to eat/drink: Long Beach, which is technically LA county, has a surprising number of grand slams in the eating and drinking department. Any craving for Mexican food should lead you to Lola’s: it’s extremely hyped, but deservedly so because the food is terrific. If you’re of the “drinking on a rooftop” persuasion (and let’s be honest, who isn’t?), Bo-beau Kitchen + Rooftop is for you: board games, live music, great beer, and impossibly crispy Brussels sprout flatbreads await.

Hermosa Beach

Southern LA beach showcasing incredible sunsets

The sunsets at Hermosa are nearly impossible to top, and you can catch them from the edge of the long pier — take somebody you love, and we can confidently say things will go well. Hermosa Cyclery is a great place to start your day if you’re in the mood to rent some bikes and enjoy the sea breeze. If you’re a comedy or magic fan, Hermosa Beach also has the Comedy & Magic Club, where Jay Leno still makes regular Sunday night appearances.

Where to eat/drink: Hermosa Beach is riddled with top-notch food and drink, especially Baran’s 2239 (try the Indian Egg), and Palmilla Cocina Y Tequila (grab a cucumber jalapeño margarita). For a one-stop shop for all your various needs, hit Abigaile: the place starts as a brewery and restaurant downstairs, and turns into a rooftop dance rager upstairs.

Manhattan Beach

Beautifully maintained shoreline backed by upscale dining

Not to be outdone by Hermosa, Manhattan Beach will also showcase some crazy colors in the sunset department. It’s not hard to fill up a day with activities here, what with the Marvin Braude Bike Trail, Polliwog Park (a superb place to disc golf), and Sand Dune Park, which is exactly what it sounds like. People use the huge hill for exercise, but you know what’s more fun than exercise (besides everything)? Sandboarding.

Where to eat/drink: Manhattan Beach Post is a heavyweight brunch champion, with enough bacon cheddar biscuits and chimichurri skirt steak to defeat any hangover. Fishing With Dynamite is another must, thanks to what might be the best raw bar in the city.

Santa Catalina Island

Long Beach-adjacent island worthy of an entire weekend

The trip to Catalina begins with a ferry ride from Long Beach, which is always a winning start, and ends with a day on a beautiful island, which is always a winning finish. Since it’s an island, the beach is essentially in every direction, and you have prime real estate to set up shop anywhere and just lie on the sand. The Descanso Beach Club is a primo beach lounging spot, with rentable cabanas and a full bar. There’s plenty of more active stuff, too, like zip-lining with Zip Line Eco Tours, helicopter tours with Island Express Helicopters, and of course, dolphin-searching boat tours with Ocean Runner Dolphin Tours.

Where to eat/drink: Mt. Ada was once a palatial retreat owned by the Wrigley family, but now it’s been turned into a friendly little B&B; spend the night, and you’ll have access to a fully stocked butler’s pantry with wine, beer, Champagne, hard liquor, and more. Oh, and you can’t consider your Catalina trip a success unless you’ve had some Buffalo Milk, which is sort of a Catalina icon (it’s basically just an alcoholic milkshake). Find ‘em at the Descanso Beach Club, or basically anywhere else.

Newport Beach

Orange County shoreline famous for fishing and surfing

Newport Beach is pretty much the quintessential Orange County beach: You can whale watch, peep some seals from the Newport Pier, and even go all Point Break on the waves during a storm at The Wedge. Fishermen/fisherwomen/fisherpeople are also in luck, as deep-sea fishing is a big deal in Newport — and consequently, boat rentals are a big deal here as well, so get ready to start living that #yachtlife. Or, if all else fails, just take in the majesty of the place where they shot lots of Arrested Development.

Where to eat/drink: We’ve spoken at length about Newport Beach’s restaurants, and it’s pretty obvious why.The food from Wildfish Seafood Grille has probably popped up in your Instagram feed at some point, but that’s a good thing since the dishes are picturesque as hell, and even better tasting (be sure to order something from the raw bar). To amp up your nightlife experience, hit Johnny’s Saloon: an outstanding dive bar with both a killer whiskey menu and some extremely dank pizza. It’s pretty hard to top.

Article courtesy of Thrillist.

April 19, 2018

Weekend Events: April 20 – 22

Los Angeles provides no limit of things to do, some awesome and some not so awesome.

Since time is precious in this fast paced city we curate a list of things to do in Los Angeles for every weekend that’ll help you decide how you want to spend your limited supply of attention (not to mention dollars!).

This weekend in L.A. (April 20 to April 22) includes Broke LA, screening of Titanic aboard the Queen Mary, L.A. Times Festival of Books, Record Store Day, L.A. River Clean Up, Meet the Goats in Rancho Palos Verdes, CicLAvia and MUCH more.

Enjoy!

Friday April 20th, 2018

1. The Music Center presents StarDust, a celebration of the late great David Bowie through performances by Complexions Contemporary Ballet. The tribute show running April 20 – 22 is part of the 15th season Dance at The Music Center and will feature many of the icons unforgettable hits and glam rock-inspired costumes.

2. The inaugural WhiskyX event will take place at the Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport and will feature a live concert from the band Dawes. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

3. Pacific Opera Project (POP) presents a truly unique an immersive production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni, at The Vortex a large warehouse space in DTLA. The performance will have Dick Tracey feel, with a full orchestra, POP performers, non traditional seating, food and shared wine. Happening April 13, 14, 20, 21, 22. Check for discounted tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

4. The Magic Bus Experience comes to the Reef DTLA April 20-22 for an experience outside the norm. Experience a 60,000- square foot psychedelic wonderland made up of several whimsical environments inspired by marijuana culture just in time for 420. Check for discounted tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

5. Rooftop Cinema Club returns to the rooftop of The Montalban in Hollywood with a screening of Mean Girls. Other screenings this week include Blade Runner, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Blade Runner 2049 and more.

6. See dark tales focused on murder, mayhem, and femme fatales at the 20th Noir City: Hollywood Film Noir Festival at Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood from April 13-22.

7. Spa Week returns to Los Angeles April 16-22 for its biannual celebration dedicated to improving personal health by simplifying wellness. Every April and October for one week only, hundreds of spas and wellness locations across North America will offer two or three full-service treatments for just $50 each.

8. This Friday Caltech’s Stargazing and Lecture series returns to Pasadena for a night of outer worldly discussions and some stargazing. FREE

9. 260LA will host an 3.1 Phillip Lim sample sale event April 17-22 in Beverly Hills with men’s and women’s ready to wear, footwear, accessories and more at a steep discount.

10. The Museum of Failure has a new location on Hollywood and Highland with new exhibits and products that include Juicero, Facebook Gifts, RCA SelectaVision, Pets.com, and Google Wave. There’s also an entire section dedicated to Hollywood with some of the industry’s biggest fails. Check for discounted tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

11. Decompress at Mystic Journey Crystals in Venice with a crystal sound bath that combines original compositions and performances with crystal singing bowls.

12. Museum of Selfies opens on April 1 and will run till May 31 with 10 interactive exhibits that welcomes visitors to take a closer look into the cultural phenomenon. The curators of the Glendale musueum have also collected an array of Instagram-inspired art as well as an Iron Throne made of selfie sticks for guests to enjoy. Check for discounted tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

13. Greenbar Distillery has teamed up with The Burrito Project and a select list of local bars and restaurants, to provide thousands of burritos to those in need in the Los Angeles area. Simply go to a bar on the list and order a CITY Bright gin cocktail from there Greenbar Distillery will donate a burrito to The Burrito Project. Get more info here.

14. The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage present Dance Theatre of Harlem for two nights (April 20-21) for a thrilling and eclectic program of neo-classical and contemporary ballet.

15. The Groundlings presents there latest main stage show Royal Wedding a hilarious improv show poking fun at all things royal, performed by the cast of the Groundlings’ Main Company. DISCOUNTED(via Goldstar)

16. Step inside The Museum of Illusions in Hollywood and find yourself in a classic painting, part of a cartoon, part of current events, inside movies and much more. Highlights include watching the Titanic go down, “climbing” a sheer cliff and other eye popping visuals. Happening all week. (DISCOUNTED)via Goldstar

Saturday April 21st, 2018

17. Broke LA, the homegrown music and arts festival is returning to The Regent in DTLA for another 2-day event featuring over 50 performers, a local marketplace and more. Check for discount tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

18. Alamo Drafthouse and Rolling Roadshow will present a special screening of Titanic aboard the Queen Mary. Guests are also invited to take a self-guided tour of the Queen Mary before the show.

19. Tacos y Cervezas returns to Santa Anita Park for the ultimate pairing. Your ticket gets you taco tasting tickets, eight Mexican beer tastings and a $5 betting voucher. Check for discounted tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

20. The 23rd annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books returns to the University of Southern California April 21-22.

21. Renegade Craft Fair at Los Angele State Historic Park on April 21-22 will feature a curated roster of local and national makers and artists. Attendees can expect to browse and shop vintage treasures, unique art pieces, enjoy food trucks, DJ sets, cocktails and more. FREE

22. The 21st Annual Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival comes to Monterey Park’s Barnes Park on April 21-22 for an exciting cultural arts event incorporating learning, entertainment, and fun for all ages. FREE

23. Volunteer to clean up the L.A. River this Saturday. Thousands of volunteers will scour different parts of the river, collecting trash and helping to improve the environment.

24. Record Store Day returns on April 21 for another celebration of the legacy of brick-and-mortar record stores and the special role they play in their communities. Dozens of Los Angeles stores will participate.

25. Celebrate Earth Day in Highland Park! LA Sanitation is throwing its third annual Earth Day LA event which features various activities and booths for children and adults to explore and learn about sustainable practices. FREE

26. The California Poppy Festival returns to Lancaster for another year of blossoming flowers April 21-22 at Sergeant Steve Owen Memorial Park. The event features hundreds of poppy-related exhibits, performances and various activities.

27. Japan House Los Angeles (JHLA) presents Takeo Paper Show titled SUBTLE, an experimental exploration of paper, on view from April 13 through May 23, 2018. The exhibit will showcase innovative paper creations that will have you look at paper in an entirely different way. To celebrate this exhibit JHLA will host several free air vase workshops where you’ll learn how to make a vase with paper on Saturday. FREE

28. CATstravaganza is a star-studded, feline-themed musical benefit for Kitty Bungalow, taking place at the Montalban Theatre this Saturday.

29. The Inaugural Little Tokyo Mini Open will be held at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) April 21, 22, 28, and 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The nine-hole mini golf course was designed by local artists who took inspiration from the past, present, an future of the neighborhood.

30. Once every month Griffith Observatory hosts a free public star party allowing the public to view through telescopes to see the stars and beyond as well as discuss with knowledgeable amateur astronomers about our solar system. FREE

31. Cosmic Brewery in Torrance will host a Vegan Earth Day Weekend Fair April 21-22 featuring food and apparel vendors and a doggie kissing booth.

32. Innovation Brew Works celebrates their three year anniversary with a party featuring IBW, Guest and home brewer beer tastings, live performances, food and games.

33. Art duo Dosshaus transforms the Corey Helford Gallery into a flop-house hotel from the 60’s made entirely of recycled cardboard hand painted to look like black & white illustrations. The exhibit houses hundreds of individual pieces including a “Paper-Thin Hotel” with several life size rooms. FREE

34. The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire is back at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale for another year of fun every Saturday and Sunday from April 7 through May 20. Check for discount tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

35. ROW DTLA teams up with Unique Markets for several Unique L.A. mini markets to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The shopping event will feature a monthly rotation of hand-picked local artists, designers, and emerging brands

36. Downward Grog presents Brewery Yoga this Saturday at Indie Brewering.

37. The 2nd Annual Monrovia Wine Walk will allow guests to sample a variety of wine, while exploring Old Town businesses. There will also be acoustic entertainment playing on each block.

Sunday April 22nd, 2018

38. Metro is offering free rides all day on Sunday, April 22, otherwise known as Earth Day. This applies to rail, buses and bike shares. FREE

39. CicLAvia is back for another round of open-streets biking, walking and exploring in different Los Angeles communities. This time they’ll focus on the Foothills beginning in San Dimas and continuing through La Verne and Pomona, the route will conclude in Claremont. FREE

40. Stop by Meet the Goats in Rancho Palos Verdes this Sunday for your chance to meet the goats of RPV! The unique meet and greet will feature educational sessions plus fun activities with the goats.

41. The 13th Annual Thai New Year Songkran Festival 2018 will be held in Hollywood’s Thai Town neighborhood this Sunday. One of the largest festivals in the Los Angeles area, this free 12-hour event will take place over six blocks of Hollywood Blvd between Western Avenue and Normandie Avenue.FREE

42. Visit the Pasadena Showcase House of Design, a majestic Mediterranean masterpiece built in 1915 and designed by distinguished architect Reginald Davis Johnson, from April 22-May 20. The tours have been going strong since 1948, it’s also one of the oldest, largest and most successful house and garden tours in the country.

43. Stash House, a new escape room in L.A. will allow you and your friends to get actively involved in a crime drama — with zero chance of going to prison. Happening all week.

44. Tocaya Organica Playa Vista will be hosting an open Green Day LA event on Earth Day to benefit Our Backyard Homes. Enjoy live music, a silent auction, raffle prizes, food and drinks to support the youth of LA’s homeless community. There’s a suggested donation of $20 to attend and all proceeds will go to support Our Backyard Homes, a non-profit organization creating low-footprint micro-homes for homeless college students.

45. Celebrate Earth Day by engaging in yoga with adorable goats in Valley Village. This Hello Critter Goat Yoga event will feature two goat yoga sessions, one at 10:30 a.m. and the other at 1:00 p.m.

46. The VOID’s virtual reality experience Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire is now open in the Glendale Galleria. The “hyper-reality” experience puts players in a 360 virtual world allowing them to touch, smell, and sensing their surroundings.

47. Check out Butterfly Season at Kidspace Children’s Museum now through May 4. Activities include daily butterfly exploration in the Stone Hollow Amphitheater.

Schedule provided by We Like LA.

April 18, 2018

Metro Offering Free Rides On Earth Day

Metro is offering free rides all day on Sunday, April 22, otherwise known as Earth Day. This applies to rail, buses and bike shares.

Metro’s The Source notes that to use one of their bikes free of charge, you’ll need to enter the promo code 4222018 when checking out a bike. After 30 minutes, the standard rate of $3.50/30 minute will kick in, but riders can avoid this fee by docking the bike sometime within 30 minutes and checking it out again.

Metro also has plenty of suggestions as to where you can take your free ride. There’s the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC, which runs both April 21 and 22. Showing your TAP card will net you a 10% discount on fest merch. Your TAP card will also get you $1.25 off adult admission at the Natural History Museum at Expo Park, accessible via the Expo Line, and $1-2 off admission at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, accessible via the Blue Line.

Other Metro-friendly activities include CicLAvia’s ‘Heart of the Foothills’ event, the Dodgers vs. the Nationals at Dodger Stadium, Thai New Year Songkran Festival in Thai Town, and the Renegade Craft Fair at L.A. State Historic Park. For more inspiration from Metro, click here.

Article courtesy of We Like LA.

April 17, 2018

Complete Schedule for Eat|See|Hear 2018

Summer in Los Angeles means outdoor movie screenings, and Eat|See|Hear is one of the longest running series bringing those types events in the region. Each Eat|See|Hear event features dining options from a rotating selection of 130-plus food trucks, a different local band playing before each movie, and a dog-friendly environment that provides water bowls and biscuits for each canine attendee! Screenings take place at a variety of iconic venues around the city.

ESH recently announced its 2018 schedule and it’s loaded with an array of classics, including The Big Lebowski, Hitchcock’s thriller Rear Window, E.T., 1969 biker film Easy Rider, The Princess Bride, Mel Brooks’ audacious comedy Blazing Saddles, Kevin Smith’s Clerks, Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights, and much more.

Venues for this year innclude The Autry Museum in Griffith Park, La Cienega Park in Beverly Hills, Centennial Square at Pasadena City Hall, North Hollywood Recreation Center, the Santa Monica High School Memorial Greek Amphitheater, and Los Angeles State Historic Park in Chinatown.

The 2018 series launches on May 5 with Despicable Me at North Hollywood Recreation Center and continues every Saturday at various venues through September 15. For comfort’s sake, you’ll want to bring pillows, cushions, blankets, or a low chair that doesn’t block the view of the person behind you.

General admission starts at $14, while “fashionably late” tickets, at $23.15 each, can be purchased in advance if you’d rather not deal with waiting in line. Tickets for kids between 5 and 12 begin at $8, while kids under 5 are free.

You can catch out the full lineup of ESH events below. And remember if outdoor movies are your thing you can also take a look at Street Food Cinema, Rooftop Cinema Club, and the still TBD Hot Tub Cinema Club.

Eat|See|Hear 2018 Schedule

May 5 – Despicable Me at North Hollywood Recreation Center

May 12 – Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind at LA State Historic Park

May 19 – E.T. The Extra Terrestrial at North Hollywood Recreation Center

May 26 – Easy Rider at The Autry Museum

June 2 – Tommy Boy at Centennial Square at Pasadena City Hall

June 9 – The Princess Bride at North Hollywood Recreation Center

June 16 – The Big Lebowski (20th Anniversary) at Santa Monica High School Amphitheater

June 23 – Clerks at The Autry Museum

June 30 – Lady Bird at Santa Monica High School Amphitheater

July 7 – Rear Window at The Autry Museum

July 14 – The Warriors at LA State Historic Park

July 21 – Ocean’s Eleven at Centennial Square at Pasadena City Hall

July 28 – Blazing Saddles at The Autry Museum

August 4 – Groundhog Day at Centennial Square at Pasadena City Hall

August 11 – Inglorious Basterds at The Autry Museum

August 18 – The Sandlot (25th Anniversary) at La Cienega Park in Beverly Hills

August 25 – Back to the Future at The Autry Museum

September 1 – Selena at The Autry Museum

September 8 – Boogie Nights at LA State Historic Park

September 15 – A League of Their Own at North Hollywood Recreation Center

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit eatseehear.com.

Story by We Like LA.

April 14, 2018

Economic update for the week ending April 14, 2018

Stocks rebound as fears of trade war lower – Stocks gained about 2% this week after two weeks of drops. It was the sixth straight week that the S&P dropped or gained over 1%. Investors reacted positively as both the U.S. and China seemed to dial back the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the week at 24,306.14, up from last week’s close of 23,932.76. It is down 1.5% year-to-date. The S&P 500 closed the week at 2,656,39, up from 2,604.47 last week. It’s down 0.6% year-to-date. The NASDAQ closed at 7,106.55, up from 6,915.11 last week. It is up 0.6% year-to-date.

Treasury Bond yields slightly higher this week – The 10-year treasury bond closed the week yielding 2.82%, up from 2.77% last week. The 30-year treasury bond yield ended the week at 3.03%, up slightly from 3.01% last week.

Mortgage Rates stable this week – The April 12, 2018 Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey reported that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate average was 4.42%, slightly above last week’s 4.40%. The 15-year fixed was 3.87%, unchanged from 3.87% last week. The 5-year ARM was 3.61%, down slightly from 3.62% last week.

Have a great weekend!

April 13, 2018

Rodeo Realty’s Joe Babajian sells Spanish Revival estate for $22 million

Featured in the Los Angeles Times is a Spanish Revival estate, which has sold for $22 million. Joe Babajian of Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills was one of the listing agents to the Beverly Hills property.

The home, which is situated at the end of a long driveway on a private promontory, has nearly 8,700 sq. ft. of living space that includes formal living and dining rooms, a chef’s kitchen, seven bedrooms, and nine bathrooms. The guesthouse also comes with a large bedroom suite.

Outdoors, private and lush grounds feature a gorgeous shell-shaped swimming pool and decks, which overlooks breathtaking views from ocean to downtown and captures pastoral views of hills and Franklin Canyon.

To read the LA Times article on this listing, click HERE.

April 13, 2018

Amtrak Offering Discounted Tickets to Ventura, Santa Barbara and SLO Counties

The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, which travels 351 miles along the coast between San Luis Obispo and San Diego, is offering ‘friends and family’ discounted tickets to Ventura, Santa Barbara and SLO counties through May 23. With the purchase of a full-fare adult ticket, passengers can buy up to three half-off tickets for the same reservation.

According to a release, the deal is part of the “Hug the Coast” campaign and will encourage travel to areas negatively affected by recent wildfires.

The deal is available for trips to or from stations including Simi Valley, Moorpark, Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Lompoc-Surf, Guadalupe, Grover Beach, and San Luis Obispo, and as well as Amway Thruway buses to Solvang, Lompoc, Buellton, Santa Maria, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and University of California Santa Barbara. To book online, select an adult ticket and use the promo code V346. Or, reference that same code when calling 800-USA-RAIL or visiting a service station.

Additionally, there’s a 20 percent discount on single tickets year-round thanks to partners Santa Barbara Car Free and San Luis Obispo Car Free.

While the entire line takes about nine hours, it’s just over five hours to get from Los Angeles to SLO and just under three to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.

Story courtesy of We Like LA.