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Lark Theater

The Lark Theater is a single-screen Art Deco cinema in Larkspur, California, United States. History The Lark Theater was built by the Blumenfeld family in 1936, over a horse-shoe pit. It anchors the North End of Larkspur's historic downtown district, and is designated a Larkspur Heritage Building. It is a contributing structure in the Larkspur Downtown Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Lark was designed by architect William B. David, who began his career in the firm of S. Charles Lee and went on to design many Northern California cinemas of the period, including the Lark's sister theaters the Park, in Lafayette, California, and the Noyo in Willits, California. It may not be a coincidence that all three structures used four-letter names that fit neatly above the marquee. The theater is Larkspur's only Art Deco building. It originally seated 400 people and featured both heating and air conditioning at the time it opened. Its neon sign and stopped tower are typical details used for 1930s movie theaters. The two small buildings on either side of the theater were originally used as office and storage space for the theater. Closure and renovation Over the decades of its existence, the Lark has been a first-run movie theater and an art-house venue. But by the late 1990s, the building was empty and in disrepair. The theater had been dark for five years, and was slated for demolition in 2003, when local residents mounted a campaign to "Save the Lark." Sufficient funds were raised to restore the theater's interior and exterior, and to do so with environmentally safe materials. Local professionals donated services and volunteers, led by co-founder and Executive Director Bernice Baeza, worked to restore the Lark to its original splendor. For these efforts, the Lark Theater was awarded the 2005 Art Deco Preservation Award from the California Art Deco Society and certified as a green business by the County of Marin. Later, a successful capital campaign made it possible for the non-profit Lark Theater LLC to purchase the building. On July 9, 2004, the Lark Theater re-opened as an independent, non-profit community film and culture center with a screening of the 1949 film noir classic Impact, which was partially shot in Larkspur. The seating capacity was reduced to 205 seats (down from 400). Since that time, the Lark has offered cultural programming which includes first-run, independent and classic film, an annual Youth Film Festival, live broadcasts of events of civic interest such as the Presidential debates and inauguration, fundraisers for local schools and non-profits, panel discussions and live music. In November, 2012, the theater installed a new 4K NEC digital projector for its single screen. The sound system was upgraded to handle 7.1 media. The theater also has two Meyers powered speakers, one subwoofer, a 16 channel audio mixing board, audio effects processors and stage lighting for live performances on the small stage. References External links The Lark Theater website
Casa Larkin

La casa Larkin es una casa histórica ubicada en 464 Calle Principal, Monterrey (California), Estados Unidos. Construida en 1835 por Thomas O. Larkin, se afirma que es la primera casa de dos pisos en toda California, con un diseño que combina métodos de construcción coloniales españoles con características arquitectónicas de Nueva Inglaterra. Es tanto un Hito histórico de California como una propiedad destacada del Parque Histórico Estatal de Monterey.​​ Descripción Está ubicada en el centro histórico de Monterey, California, en la esquina suroeste de la Calle Principal y la Calle Jefferson. Es una estructura de madera de dos pisos, con paredes de adobe y un tejado a cuatro aguas de poca pendiente. Tres de sus cuatro lados están cubiertos por una galería de techo plano de estructura de madera. La estructura de postes y vigas está expuesta en el interior, donde también hay una chimenea.​ El edificio fue originalmente parte de una gran propiedad en la Calle Principal en Monterey. Comparte una parcela de tierra con Sherman Quarters, un edificio histórico de piedra que desempeñó un papel importante en la historia militar estadounidense. La entrada se encuentra en los jardines de la casa Larkin.​ Historia En 1832, Thomas O. Larkin, nativo de Massachusetts, se unió a su medio hermano John B. R. Cooper en los negocios de California. Larkin se convirtió en el estadounidense más influyente en Monterey, entonces la capital de Alta California. Se desempeñó como el único cónsul de los Estados Unidos en México, Monterey. Larkin buscó construir una casa más típica de su natal Nueva Inglaterra, pero los aserraderos locales no pudieron proporcionarle suficiente secoya para ese propósito. Larkin se comprometió a construir un marco típico de Nueva Inglaterra, pero luego terminó sus paredes con adobe blanqueado. El marco hizo posible agrandar significativamente las aberturas de las ventanas sobre la arquitectura colonial española tradicional, y el estilo de esta edificación se extendió rápidamente por California. Se cree que la casa es la primera casa de dos pisos en California y la primera en tener una chimenea.​ Fue designada Monumento Histórico de California en 1933.​ Después se convirtió en un Monumento Histórico Nacional en 1960 y es parte del Parque Histórico Estatal de Monterey, que a su vez está designado como Hito Histórico Nacional.​ Referencias Enlaces externos
Las Lomas High School

Las Lomas High School (LLHS) is a public high school in Walnut Creek, California, United States. It was founded in 1951 by the Acalanes Union High School District, and opened its doors in the fall of 1952 to its first graduating class. Las Lomas was the second of five schools built within the Acalanes Union High School District. History Las Lomas High School was founded in 1951 as part of the Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD). Situated in the suburban city of Walnut Creek, the high school has been closely integrated with the local community, with the majority of its students being residents of Walnut Creek. Athletic facilities New tennis courts were completed during the 2011-2012 school year. George DeKlotz Stadium, Las Lomas' new football stadium and track, was finished in 2005. At the same time, the baseball field reopened after a year of remodeling. A year prior, Las Lomas completed construction on a new softball field. Other facilities include a swimming pool, gym, small gym, five tennis courts, locker rooms, and a weight room. Notable alumni Akhil Amar, constitutional scholar, Professor at Yale Law School. Brandon Harkins, professional golfer Kira Kazantsev, reporter, Miss America 2015 Rich Nye, professional baseball player Markie Post, actress Katharine Ross, actress Cass McCombs, musician Savannah Louie, Survivor Season 49 Winner Bill Staley, professional football player Steve Alexakos, professional football player Jeff Richards, actor References External links Las Lomas High School website Las Lomas High School parent reviews Acalanes Union High School District website
Las Positas College

Las Positas College (LPC) is a public community college in Livermore, California. History Las Positas College began as an extension program of Chabot College in 1963, offering 24 classes and enrolling 810 students at three sites, including Livermore High School. By 1965, the program had expanded to Granada High School in Livermore and subsequently offered classes at Amador and Dublin High Schools as well. The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District purchased the Livermore site that same year, intending to develop a comprehensive community college. However, in 1970 and again in 1972, bond issues to build the rural college failed despite Tri-Valley voters' overwhelming support, ostensibly because of opposition among the district's largest voting population, who lived outside the service area for the proposed college. Lacking funds to develop a second comprehensive community college, the board of trustees voted to develop a small education center at the Livermore site. On March 31, 1975, "Valley Campus" opened as the Livermore Education Center of Chabot College. Las Positas College has since developed into a fully accredited comprehensive institution. In 1988, LPC was designated by the board of governors to be an independent college. It received full accreditation on January 7, 1991, from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. In December 2013, the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District trustees appointed Barry A. Russell as the sixth president of the college. Russell worked in the office of the chancellor at California Community Colleges at the time of his appointment to president. As of November 2023, the president was Dyrell Foster. Academics Las Positas College enrolls approximately 10,000-day and evening students. It offers a two-year curriculum for students seeking career preparation, transfer to a four-year college or university, or personal enrichment. LPC offers a guaranteed transfer agreement with all University of California schools except UC Berkeley and UCLA. Students who come to the LPC can choose any of 22 occupational associate degrees, 16 transfer associate degrees, and 42 certificate programs. Athletics The school's Ultimate Frisbee team won the College D-III national championship in 2006. In the 2015 fall semester, LPC began its first season of intercollegiate Men's and Women's Water Polo. See also Rancho Las Positas, the namesake and 19th century rancho in Livermore Valley References External links Official website
Lassen Community College

Lassen Community College is a public community college in Susanville, California. It is a part of the California Community Colleges System. The college is located in Susanville in the high mountain lake country of northeastern California. The campus looks out over the city to Diamond Peak and the Sierra Nevada. Eagle Lake, the third largest lake wholly contained in California, is 20 miles (32 km) away. The college-operated Coppervale Ski Area is 14 miles (23 km) from campus. The campus, located on Highway 139, consists of 165 acres (67 ha), 39 buildings, and an equine area. Lassen Community College offers A.S. and A.A. degrees as well as CTE, online, and distance programs. Carie Camacho is the interim Superintendent and President, serving in those roles since 2022. Gunsmithing The Lassen Community College Gunsmithing Program was established in 1945 and is the oldest gunsmithing school in the United States. The program offers Associate in Science Degrees in Firearms Repair and General Gunsmithing, as well as Certificates of Completion for Pistolsmith, Riflesmith, Long Guns, and Gunsmith Machinist and Metal Finishing. Fire Science Lassen Community College’s fire science program runs academies for Cal Fire. Prior to the ordered closure of the California Correctional Center it was the main training hub for incarcerated firefighters in Northern California. Athletics Lassen Community College competes in the CCCAA division for all athletics programs except for rodeo (NIRA). Programs for men include baseball, basketball, wrestling, soccer, and rodeo. Programs for women include softball, basketball, wrestling, soccer, rodeo, volleyball, and beach volleyball. The first school mascot was the Camel, from 1937 to shortly after World War II. The current school mascot is the Cougar. All Cougars athletics programs participate in the Golden Valley Conference and compete against other community colleges, such as Butte College, Feather River College, Lake Tahoe Community College, College of the Redwoods, Shasta College and College of the Siskiyous. Notable alumni Kelly Anundson, professional MMA fighter Shelton Benjamin, professional wrestler Quinton Jackson (attended), professional MMA fighter Anthony Johnson, professional MMA fighter Ray Kerr, professional baseball player Vladimir Matyushenko (attended), professional MMA fighter Robert Stone (basketball), professional basketball player Notable educators Robert Todd Carroll (born 1945), publisher of The Skeptic's Dictionary and fellow for Committee for Skeptical Inquiry Jean LaMarr, artist References External links Official website
Lathrop High School (California)

Lathrop High School, located in Lathrop, California, United States, is a secondary school in the Manteca Unified School District. Its doors opened on August 11, 2008. LHS is known as the "Home of the Spartans". History Lathrop High became the first secondary school in the city of Lathrop. With no high school in the city, students within Lathrop city limits fed into the surrounding high schools in the district, with Sierra High School being the primary recipient of Lathrop students. With the growing population in the central valley, the Manteca Unified School District made the decision to create a new high school in the growing city of Lathrop. Lathrop High School opened in fall 2008, with David Chamberlain as the principal. The student population started with roughly 500 students, consisting only of freshmen and sophomores. Lathrop High School now has a student population over 1,200. Demographics As of 2012–2018: Hispanic/Latino 60% Filipino 20% White 10% African American 5% Asian 4% Pacific Islander 1% American Indians 1% Mixed race 0% Athletics Lathrop High School has different sports teams, and participates in the Western Athletic Conference. The teams are as follows: Football Basketball (girls' and boys') Baseball Softball Soccer (girls' and boys') Wrestling Volleyball (girls' and boys') Tennis (girls' and boys') Track and field Golf (girls' and boys') Cross country Swim (girls' and boys') References http://school-ratings.com/school_details/39685930116376.html External links Official website
Saint Sophia Cathedral, Los Angeles

Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral (in Greek: Ἁγία Σοφία, Hagia Sophia) is a Greek Orthodox church built in 1952, in what was then the Greek section of Central Los Angeles, California. It is located at West 15th Street and South Normandie Avenue in the Byzantine-Latino Quarter History This Greek Orthodox church is the result of a Hollywood success story. When Charles Skouras and his brothers, Spyros Skouras and George Skouras, were still trying to get ahead in Hollywood, Charles made a vow to God that he would build the most majestic cathedral if God would grant him success in show business. He became head of Fox West Coast, so he built the Saint Sophia in Los Angeles. In 2005 at the 36th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the liturgy was given in Spanish, English, and Greek, with Orthodox children from a Tijuana, Mexico, orphanage providing music. Architecture The cathedral has a simplified Byzantine Revival—Renaissance Revival-influenced exterior. The interior was designed with more decorative features. Saint Sophia Cathedral is a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. Congregation The cathedral still draws its predominantly Greek congregation of as many as 1,000 from perhaps a 60-mile radius – from throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Los Angeles's Greek community has never been centralized, as in other cities such as New York City and Chicago. Members of the church congregation have included Hollywood actors such as Telly Savalas, whose funeral was held there. Dr. Tom Apostle and Sharon Lawrence married at the church in 2002. Notable members George Chakiris Telly Savalas Tom Hanks Rita Wilson Peggy Stevenson — Los Angeles City Council member, 1975–1985. In popular culture The church is featured in Visiting... with Huell Howser Episode 511. The wedding scene in Bram Stoker's Dracula was filmed in the nave of this church. In rapper Ice Cube's 1993 music video "It Was a Good Day", the church can be seen in the background of the basketball scene. The church featured in Season 3, Episode 10 of Nip/Tuck (“Madison Berg”) as the location for Christian and Kimber's wedding. See also List of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments in South Los Angeles Greek Orthodox cathedrals in the United States References External links Official Saint Sophia Cathedral website Saint Sophia Cathedrals of California
Cathédrale Sainte-Sophie de Los Angeles

L'église Sainte-Sophie (en grec, Haghia Sophia, c'est-à-dire l'église de la Sagesse Divine) fut construite en 1952 par Charles Skouras (en), dans ce qui était alors le quartier grec de Los Angeles, dans l'État de Californie. Description Cette cathédrale de l'archevêché orthodoxe grec d'Amérique est le fruit d'une success story hollywoodienne. Quand Charles et ses frères, Georges (en) et Spyros, partirent tenter leur chance à Hollywood, Charles fit vœu au Seigneur de construire la plus majestueuse des cathédrales si Dieu lui offrait de réussir dans le show-biz. Arrivé à la tête de Fox West Coast, Charles agit en homme de parole et construisit Sainte-Sophie. Simple d'extérieur, l'église possède une magnifique décoration intérieure. De nombreux acteurs hollywoodiens d’origine grecque ont été membres de la communauté, dont Telly Savalas, qui y fut inhumé, et George Chakiris. Sharon Lawrence s'est mariée dans cette église en 2002. En 2005, à l'occasion d'un congrès de l'Archevêché orthodoxe grec d'Amérique, la liturgie fut dite en espagnol, grec et anglais, tandis qu'un chœur d'enfants d'un orphelinat orthodoxe de Tijuana au Mexique assurait la musique. Notes et références Portail de l’architecture chrétienne Portail de Los Angeles Portail du christianisme orthodoxe
Sint-Sofiakathedraal (Los Angeles)

De Grieks-orthodoxe Sint-Sofiakathedraal (Engels: Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral; Grieks: Ἁγία Σοφία) is een in 1952 voltooide Grieks-orthodoxe kerk in de Amerikaanse plaats Los Angeles, Californië. Geschiedenis De Grieks-orthodoxe kathedraal is het resultaat van een Hollywood-succesverhaal. Toen Charles Skouras en zijn broers, Spyros Skouras en George Skouras, nog steeds probeerden een voet aan de grond te krijgen in Hollywood, beloofde plechtig dat hij een zeer majestueuze kathedraal zou laten bouwen als God hem succes in de showbusiness zou verlenen. Hij kreeg de leiding van Fox West Coast en om zijn gelofte in te lossen liet hij dus de Sofiakathedraal in Los Angeles bouwen. Architectuur Het exterieur van de kathedraal vertegenwoordigt vereenvoudigde neobyzantijnse en neorenaissance stijlelementen, daarentegen is het interieur luisterrijk en bijzonder decoratief. De Sint-Sofiakathedraal behoort tot het cultureel historisch erfgoed van de stad. Congregatie Anders dan in steden als New York en Chicago concentreert de Griekse gemeenschap van Los Angeles zich niet in één bepaald deel van de stad. De bezoekers van de kathedraal komen dan ook uit heel Los Angeles en Orange County Bekende parochianen George Chakiris Telly Savalas Externe link (en) Website van de Sint-Sofiakathedraal
Собор Святой Софии (Лос-Анджелес)

Собор Святой Софии (англ. Saint Sophia Cathedral, греч. Ἁγία Σοφία) — собор Константинопольской православной церкви, расположенный в Лос-Анджелесе, Калифорния. Был построен в 1952 году по проекту киномагната и филантропа Чарльза Скураса. Находится на улице 15 У. Стрит, в районе «Гарвардских высот». Несмотря на внешнюю простоту фасада, внутри скрывается красивый интерьер. Членами церкви были Чарльз Скурас, актёры Телли Савалас и Джордж Чакирис, является бизнесмен Тони Томопулос; актриса Шэрон Лоуренс в этом соборе вышла замуж. Прихожанином и попечителем церкви также является известный актёр Том Хэнкс. Ссылки Сайт собора Saint Sophia Article about the Church Cathedrals of California
Собор Святої Софії (Лос-Анджелес)

Собор Святої Софії (англ. Saint Sophia Cathedral, грец. Ἁγία Σοφία) — храм Константинопольської православної церкви, розташований в Лос-Анджелесі. Побудований у 1952 році американським кіномагнатом та філантропом грецького походження Чарлзом Скурасом. На сьогоднішній день церква належить до історико-культурних пам'яток Лос-Анджелеса. Прихожанами церкви у різні часи були Чарлз Скурас, голлівудські актори Теллі Савалас, Джордж Чакіріс та Шерон Лоуренс, американський бізнесмен грецького походження Ентоні Томопулос. До парафіян та піклувальників церкви також належить відомий американський актор Том Генкс. Примітки Посилання Офіційний сайт [Архівовано 16 лютого 2019 у Wayback Machine.] Saint Sophia [Архівовано 29 березня 2006 у Wayback Machine.] Article about the Church [Архівовано 16 жовтня 2005 у Wayback Machine.] Cathedrals of California
Lawndale High School

Lawndale High School is one of three high schools in Lawndale, California, United States. The school was closed in 1981, and reopened in 1998. It is one of three schools in the Centinela Valley Union High School District. In 2009, Lawndale High was awarded the California Distinguished Award. The principal was then Vicente Bravo. During this time period, Lawndale was also awarded the US News Silver Medal for similar high schools throughout the nation. It was also a Title 1 Achievement school. Lawndale High had an enrollment of 2,364 as of the 2013–14 school year. Notable alumni Gary Allenson - former MLB catcher and manager of the Norfolk Tides Mike Battle - Former NFL safety Jalon Daniels - quarterback at the University of Kansas. Fred Dryer - actor and former NFL defensive end Elijah Jackson - cornerback for the Washington Huskies Tracy Jones - MLB outfielder Ricardo Lemvo - leader of Makina Loca, a Soukous band in Congo Chimezie Metu - Forward for the Phoenix Suns. Tuli Tuipulotu - Linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers Terry Vance - Pro racer External links Lawndale High School website Lawndale High alumni website References
Garfield House (South Pasadena, California)

The Garfield House is a historic two-story house in South Pasadena, California. It was built in 1904 for First Lady Lucretia Garfield, the widow of James A. Garfield who served as the 20th President of the United States in 1881. It was designed by Greene & Greene in the American Craftsman style. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 24, 1973. Musician and producer Joe Henry lived with his family in the house and had a recording studio in the basement for nine years. References
Parkhurst Building

The Parkhurst Building is a historic two-story commercial building in Santa Monica, California. It was built in 1927 for Clinton Gordon Parkhurst, a realtor who served as the mayor of Venice, California in the 1920s. It was designed principally by Herbert Powell of Marsh, Smith & Powell in the Mission Revival style, with an octagonal tower, gargoyles above the second-story windows, and a cupola at the top. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since November 17, 1978. References