Pasadena has many protections in place for its historic resources. The city became a Certified Local Government in 1986, indicating its strong commitment to a professionalized preservation program. Pasadena has a strong historic preservation ordinance and has designated over 100 local landmarks and several historic districts. The city does not require owner consent to designate […]

Redondo Beach’s commitment to historic preservation is easy to see in this South Bay city, where historic structures from the city’s early days as a seaside resort community continue to shape its character. The city has been a Certified Local Government since 1990 and has a variety of protections and incentives available as part of […]

Following several years of preparation and the input of residents and preservation advocates, the City of San Marino passed a new historic preservation ordinance on April 11, 2018, marking a major milestone for preservation in this 3.7-square-mile city in the San Gabriel Valley.  The new ordinance went into effect on May 11. The new ordinance […]

We're honoring Los Angeles Conservancy president and CEO, Linda Dishman's 31 years of leadership with a historic affair at Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles.

When A. W. Ross began developing this stretch of Wilshire (from La Brea Ave. to San Vincente Blvd.) in the early 1920s, critics predicted the failure of his venture in the tar-soaked fields between La Brea and Fairfax. Yet the automobile and the city’s expansion brought throngs of shoppers to Ross development, turning his dusty mile […]