Month: October 2019

Top sales: September sees a slew of off-market deals

1/6 The 24,000-square-foot mansion on Angelo Drive features five kitchens, two wine rooms and eight bedrooms.   (Simon Berlyn) 2/6 The house sits on a lot where late poet-songwriter Rod McKuen’s longtime residence once stood.  (Simon Berlyn) 3/6 Outdoor amenities include a swimming pool, a bocce ball court and an outdoor theater.  (Simon Berlyn) 4/6…

By JohnValbyNation October 18, 2019 0

Optical brand Moscot eyes new chapter in L.A.

It has been 104 years since eyewear brand Moscot first opened its doors in New York, and it seems to have taken that long for the Moscot family to find the perfect spot out West to call their own. Although real-estate opportunities beckoned the popular optical label to far-flung cities such as Tokyo, Seoul, London…

By JohnValbyNation October 18, 2019 0

No, elderberry syrup will not prevent the flu

The leaves are changing. The wind comes with a faint chill. The back-to-school sale racks have been replaced by the Halloween spread. This can only mean one thing: Another cold and flu season is upon us. And with it, an onslaught of dubious claims about products that allegedly cut your risk of coming down with…

By JohnValbyNation October 18, 2019 0

Newsletter: ‘Get over it’

Here are the stories you shouldn’t miss today: TOP STORIES ‘Get Over It’ During a Thursday morning news conference, acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney came out and said it: President Trump withheld roughly $400 million in aid to Ukraine earlier this year in part to pressure its new government to investigate Democrats.…

By JohnValbyNation October 18, 2019 0

Democratic debate: Warren brushes off Harris' call to kick Trump off Twitter

California Sen. Kamala Harris taunted Elizabeth Warren in Tuesday’s Democratic presidential debate, challenging the Massachusetts senator to join her in demanding that Twitter shut down President Trump’s account. In a discussion of curbing the power of big technology companies, Harris turned to Warren and said she was surprised she disagreed with her on the issue.…

By JohnValbyNation October 16, 2019 0