We now return you to your previously scheduled level of high-quality journalism. You know - actual reporting with depth, research, nuance, and fully dressed people. No more Governator references. No more pet pix. (OK, starting now.) No more misspelling Helene Elliott’s last name.

Writing on LA Observed’s front page has been like borrowing a souped-up, cherried-out '64 ½ Mustang. Boy, does it ever fly. And now the keys go back to the guy who built it from the ground up, built this remarkable readership that shares a love for and a deep knowledge of Los Angeles. You have all been so kind.

There may be occasional posts by other LAO contributors before Kevin returns on Monday. Just check those little bylines under the heds for info on who's who.

Welcome home, Kevin and Judy!

xoxo

Veronique