Author Archives: Luke Ford

About Luke Ford

Raised a Seventh-Day Adventist at Avondale College in Australia, Luke Ford moved to California in 1977. He graduated from Placer High School in 1984, reported the news at KAHI/KHYL radio for three years, attended Sierra College and UCLA, was largely bedridden by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for six years, and converted to Judaism in 1993. From 1997-2007, Luke made his living from blogging. Living by Beverly Hills (Alexander90210.com), he now teaches the Alexander Technique (moving the way the body likes to move). Lessons cost $100 each and last about 45 minutes. In 2011, Luke completed a three-year teaching course at the Alexander Training Institute of Los Angeles. His personal Alexander Technique website is Alexander90210.com. Luke is the author of five books, including: » The Producers: Profiles in Frustration » Yesterday’s News Tomorrow: Inside American Jewish Journalism

Finding the Perfect Passover Program

A friend writes: Steven Spielberg’s film “Jaws,” forever changed how people approach a beach vacation. Nothing like a shark to take the joy out of some long-planned relaxation. People that go to a hotel or program for Passover, have been planning for … Continue reading

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WEHT To Pico-Robertson?

Comments: * To me it seems that Pico and especially Pico and Robertson by the Wallgreens is getting out of hand. Homeless people laid out on the sidewalk day and night. I saw a guy this morning who tipped over … Continue reading

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Trapped At Tea Time

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Good Vibes For 90035

The vibes get better west of Robertson Blvd and north of Pico Blvd. From AreaVibes.com for 90035: Pico-Robertson is ranked #25 in Los Angeles Pico-Robertson is ranked #402 in California Lots of Local Amenities Sunny Weather Stable Housing Market Low … Continue reading

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Rabbi Gabe Elias Is Sitting On The Bimah At Beth Jacob Saturday Morning

Sandy says: Yup, Rabbi Elias has “retired”, and was given a warm welcome upon returning to Beth Jacob, the shul where he grew up. I heard that the cantor of the Ashkenazi minyan was also let go. But the Mogen … Continue reading

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Hidden Gems In Jewish 90035

I asked friends and they responded: * The closest thing that comes to mind, that not everyone knows about, is Global Kindness (Nouriel & Yael Cohen). * How could I forget Beit Chayim Chadashim!!! The shul with the most closets. … Continue reading

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The Dangerous Driving Of TheMoneyTeam.com

Around 7:15 this evening, as I was driving east on Olympic Blvd just passed Beverly Drive, I was repeatedly cut off and endangered by the reckless driving of half a dozen minibuses carrying the logo TheMoneyTeam.com. I saw several of … Continue reading

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Mentally Unstable Woman seen again on South Wooster

Post: Last September, my boyfriend and I found a middle aged mentally unstable woman sleeping on our front porch multiple times. We called the cops a dozen times in a month but they weren’t able to do anything because our … Continue reading

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Rental Scam

Post: House rental scam here at 8917 Cattaraugus Avenue Description of person involved – Other details: The house at 8917 Cattaraugus Avenue sold a few weeks ago after sitting in Escrow for awhile. The tenants are long gone and Dan … Continue reading

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Apartment Break-In On Bedford Near Olympic

Post: I live on Bedford Street. My apartment was broken in and I was robbed last night. If anyone who lives in the area…saw or heard anything suspicious near my building please contact me. I believe it was a 2 … Continue reading

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