LOS ANGELES — Records show Rudolf Montiel received nearly $1.2 million when he was dismissed as head of the Los Angeles Housing Authority last spring. City Controller Wendy Greuel, who has been auditing the agency’s travel expenses, released documents Friday outlining public funds used for limousine rides and meals at pricey downtown restaurants. Montiel was unavailable for comment. His lawyer, Michael Posner, defended the settlement, saying Montiel’s contract entitled him to 18 months’ pay if dismissed. Mitchell Kamin, the new president of the housing authority’s board, tells the Times the deal was in the agency’s best interest and would be paid for largely by insurance. Read the original post: Disgraced City Official Got $1.2 Million Severance After Dismissal
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PHOTOS: Historic LA Property For $28 Million
Can you put a price on history? Apparently so, and a dropping one at that. The legendary Robert Taylor Ranch — one of Los Angeles’ most exclusive and private compounds — has come back on the market at $28 million. The historic home had at one point been listed for $65 million, and we all know how that turned out. The 70-room estate with more than 20,000 square feet of living space is now owned by New Stream Capital, a financial services firm based in Connecticut. The property was transferred to the firm in 2010 as part of a debt settlement by its previous owner — KROQ founder Ken Roberts, the man who brought modern rock to Los Angeles. Other former owners include the actor Robert Taylor, hence the name that’s stuck. The ranch was built in 1956 for Waite Phillips and designed by architect Robert Byrd. The Robert Taylor Ranch occupies 112 prime acres in Brentwood, making it the largest residential property in the city. Features include an 11,700-square-foot main house with 34 rooms, a 4,000-square-foot recreational complex and a 3,100-square-foot guest house. The estate includes a pool, tennis courts and horse stables. Roberts had the property on and off the market at various prices including a low of $35 million and a high of $65 million. Marcie Hartley and Aaron Kirman , both of Hilton & Hyland Real Estate in Beverly Hills, co-listed the property. Photos by Jeff Ong, PostRain . See original here: PHOTOS: Historic LA Property For $28 Million
Kimonos Meet American Vintage: Fashion Show & Lecture in Culver City
This Sunday, Royal/T will host the Kimono Girl Retro Pop x American Vintage event to showcase Japanese kimonos past and present with a special fashion show and lecture. Kimono stylist/author Rinko Kimino will discuss the historical background from the Taisho era to modern-day kimonos that blend American vintage, retro, and pop fashion with the traditional style. more › Original post: Kimonos Meet American Vintage: Fashion Show & Lecture in Culver City
Extra, Extra: 100,000 Still Without Power, Caltech Discovers 18 New Planet Systems & Mother Who Disappeared 18 Years Ago Turns Out to Be Okay
In tonight’s Extra, Extra, 100,000 are still without power, Angelina Jolie might need a copyright attorney and Caltech discovers new planets. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › Read the original post: Extra, Extra: 100,000 Still Without Power, Caltech Discovers 18 New Planet Systems & Mother Who Disappeared 18 Years Ago Turns Out to Be Okay
Police Still Haven’t Figured Out Identity of Man Found Dead in Shopping Center Fountain on Black Friday
Police still haven’t figured out the identity of a man found dead inside a fountain at a Studio City shopping center just before stores opened on Black Friday. more › Continued here: Police Still Haven’t Figured Out Identity of Man Found Dead in Shopping Center Fountain on Black Friday
Rush on Local Hardware Stores
In Pasadena the cleanup is underway. Local home improvement stores are overwhelmed with customers seeking things like chainsaws, rakes, even generators as many are still feeling the affects of Tuesdays… Photo Credit: Feed Loader Link: Rush on Local Hardware Stores
Caltech Researchers Try New Approach to Stopping HIV
Research has identified antibodies that can stop the spread of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. A team at Caltech is focused on the means of prompting animals–and ultimately humans–to generate these… Photo Credit: Feed Loader See more here: Caltech Researchers Try New Approach to Stopping HIV
Caltech Researchers Try New Approach to Stopping HIV
Research has identified antibodies that can stop the spread of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. A team at Caltech is focused on the means of prompting animals–and ultimately humans–to generate these… Photo Credit: Feed Loader See more here: Caltech Researchers Try New Approach to Stopping HIV
Bust a Move with Show at Barre’s ‘For the Record: John Hughes (Holiday Road)’
The music featured in John Hughes’s films is currently getting a delightful cabaret tribute with “For the Record: John Hughes (Holiday Road)” at Show at Barre. more › Continue reading here: Bust a Move with Show at Barre’s ‘For the Record: John Hughes (Holiday Road)’
Occupy LA Protesters Prep for LAPD Raid
Protesters at the Occupy Los Angeles encampment prepared Tuesday night for what they believed was an imminent raid by police, with hundreds gathered at the protest site discussing emergency preparations. Click here for live video now. Excerpt from: Occupy LA Protesters Prep for LAPD Raid
