Week in Review: Prop 8 Ruled Unconstitutional, Weho Celebrates

It was an exciting week in West Hollywood, beginning with a federal appeals court California's ban on same-sex marriage. Hundreds gathered for a rally in West Hollywood on Tuesday night in support of the ruling.

The rest of the week saw a against media mogul Ryan Kavanaugh's Weho-based studio, a detained, and City Council's long-awaited approval for a to be built at the Iranian American Jewish Federation temple.

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Mayor John Duran was all smiles as city officials and community members converged in the auto court of the new West Hollywood Library in support of Tuesday's Proposition 8 ruling. The and waved rainbow flags, marching along Santa Monica Boulevard.

After three years of closing, —the shop beloved by locals for its immunity boosting blends—plans to reopen next week. West Hollywood Patch got the scoop from new owner, Dennis DeSantis.

to build a 100-space, three-level parking deck beside the Iranian American Jewish Federation temple. Neighbors had long complained of noise from the temple's banquet hall.

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How about whipping up almond crusted tofu this Valentine's for your true love? With Feb. 14 around the corner, blogger Tracey Paleo interviewed Heather and Jennie of Spork Foods to get some . The sisters have been in Weho for almost two years, teaching residents how to cook gourmet vegan at home.

In his latest blog, Pastor Scott T. Imler's—a member of the city's Eastside Project Advisory Committee—encourages residents to . He tells readers: "Civility and the language of diplomacy are both ends and means, but neither are adequate substitutes for actually listening and responding in a tangible way to what the people want and don’t want."

Blogger Chloe Ross responds to a group's argument in favor of turning Fiesta Hall into a "world class performance space." Ross writes: "Fiesta Hall is not meant and never was meant to be a . Even the term is silly." What do you think?

Mark Your Calendar:

Catch a Conversation with Mr. Fish and Robert Scheer presented by the Center for the Study of Political Graphics at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Monday. Admission is free. Visit www.politcalgraphics.org for more information.

Tuesday is Valentine's Day, but don't worry, Patch has you covered. If you have not yet nailed down a restaurant, check out the we rounded up. As for gifts, if you missed The Avenues' "," are always an alternative.

There's a Planning Commission meeting Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda is usually available three days prior to the meeting.

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