Airport!

After several contentious months, the City Council has finally approved a massive $4.67 billion dollar expansion to our beloved LAX.  Once completed, the additions will help streamline the airport's sluggish operations, and allow for more efficient and effective takeoffs and landings.

Eater News

Eater has information on a host of new openings for us.  First, The Salon at Heirloom, a ritzy new wine bar and restaurant at York and Verdugo, is finally ready to open its doors to public.  Next in line is Twist, a bakery / cafe on La Brea and 3rd which, we are told, will open later this weekend.  Third is an announcement that G&B Coffee will open a new branch inside Grand Central Market, sandwiched between Broadway and Hill on 3rd Street.  Fourth is information on the opening of Sonny's Hideaway, a gorgeous restaurant and bar, on York and Avenue 52 of all places.  Then there is news that a Chic-Fil-A is coming to Le Conte and Westwood.  And, finally, the super blog sheds light on a mystery restaurant opening inside of Nordstrom at The Grove.  Whew.

Retail and Residential in Eagle Rock

Curbed is reporting on two developments in LA's Eagle Rock community.  First, a small eight home development on Mount Royal Drive is currently undergoing initial government screening by the Neighborhood Council's Land Use Committee.  The project is being developed by Stan Fargeon, and designed by Franklin Studios.  Second, Safeway is in the initial phases of planning a strip mall style annex for its Vons grocer located at the corner of La Loma and Figueroa.

Market and Park

More exciting news for Downtown.  Blogdowntown reports that a large 'etsy' style flea market, featuring finer vintage and modern goods, will open this summer on Spring Street, between 2nd and 3rd.  Additionally, the Downtown News gave us an update on renovations to the Historic Park, which is temporary closed until 2014.