I'll be poking around in the Sierras for a few days. Back on the blog Tuesday. Stay tuned at LA Biz Observed for updates from Mark Lacter.

Recently posted around LA Observed:

• Bill Boyarsky remembers his friend and collaborator Doug Ring, the developer and philanthropist who died suddenly on Thursday.
• Eli Broad and the city of Santa Monica are in talks about bringing his future art museum to city land next to the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
• Deanne Stillman praises Donna and Larry Charpied, jojoba farmers near Joshua Tree National Park who she gives credit for stopping the big garbage dump planned for that area of the desert. Native Intelligence.
• Veronique's favorite road sign in Palos Verdes, a cautionary tale. Here in Malibu
• Friday desk clearing.

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