Mt. Washington’s unfinished homes
Mt. Washington—Several houses on Gandymede Drive and Primavera Avenue have now been sitting partly constructed for years, in some cases for nearly two decades. Naji Garabet, who owns the Gandymede Drive lots, said his construction funding got pulled during the pandemic, and now he has to get permits reapproved. A spokesperson for City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, said no city code allows the Department of Building and Safety to force a property owner to complete construction. ABC7
Rabbi to leave temple
Highland Park—Temple Beth Israel of Highland Park and Eagle Rock has announced the departure of Rabbi Alex Weisz. In a message to members, TBI’s board said, “We were unable to reach a mutually acceptable agreement” during contract talks. According to the temple, Weisz, a Pasadena native, was the first Gen Z rabbi to helm a synagogue in the U.S.
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Health concerns linger after warehouse blaze
Boyle Heights—The weeklong fire at the Lineage cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights coincided with a spike in emergency room visits for smoke inhalation concerns and throat pain, according to Los Angeles County public health data. The blaze, which began June 17, burned industrial materials, insulation foam and solar panels, prompting air-quality warnings. L.A. Times
Pinky’s creator steps forward as Pillarhenge construction resumes
Eagle Rock—A long-stalled Eagle Rock construction site nicknamed Pillarhenge has long frustrated neighbors, but its pink papier-mâché bird mascot, Pinky, became a beloved local icon. Now, as construction resumes on the mixed-use development, the anonymous artist behind the bird has stepped forward. Pinky was removed, restored and returned after community outcry, but its future remains uncertain as the project moves forward. L.A. Times
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