Another L.A. institution has been sold. Du-par's coffee shops, which began in 1938 at the Farmers Market, were purchased by the family that used to run the Tiny Naylor's restaurants. A Times website story says the Du-par's at Farmers Market will close for 60 days of renovation then reopen under the same name. The Studio City and Thousand Oaks locations will close briefly in August for remodeling.

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6:50 PM Thu | Largest crowd for a Walk of Fame star ceremony that many could remember, outside the Capitol Records tower on Thursday. Photo by Gary Leonard.
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