Community Corner
Week in Review: Obama in Town, Windward Hoops, Uproar over 7-11
The president came to vist, the Wildcats won and the MVCC voted to oppose a 7-11. The LAUSD Board postponed tough choices on budget cutting and we asked readers to tell us what they'd like to see in the vacant Wild Oats.
Missed out on your Mar Vista Patch reading this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got a recap of our biggest stories right here for your Sunday morning.
President Obama was in town this week. Patch covered the traffic, the protests and the events. You can see all our coverage here:
With Obama in Town, Protesters Rally to Fight Big Money in Politics
Send Patch Your Photos Of Obama's Motorcade
LAPD Names Streets to Avoid During Obama Visit
Local basketball powerhouse, the Windward School Wildcats, both the boys and the girls began their playoffs with wins. The girls team looks especially strong going into the post season.
The Ma Vista Community Council at a packed meeting voted to oppose a conditional use permit for a new 7-11 at Overland Avenue and National Boulevard after hearing residents many concerns about the store’s impact on their neighborhood.
The Los Angeles Unified School District Board voted to delay cuts to programs, including adult education, early childhood education and arts programs, but warned that budget slashing was inevitable with further reductions likely in the state’s budget.
Mar Vista Patch is asking readers what you would like to see in the long vacant Wild Oats store on the corner of Centinela Boulevard and Palms Avenue. Chime in with your ideas.
