12 Personal Stories of 2012

Many of our regular writers, columnists, bloggers, and even our editor has shared personal stories this past year. 

Here are the highlights:

* From Studio City Patch editor Mike Szymanski:

Watching the City Burn from the Rooftops—the L.A. Riots 20 Years Later

* From Kelly Cole:

Sexy Billboards Near School—'Zero Feet Away' From My 9-Year-Old

* From Studio City Mom, Susan McMartin:

* From Mary McGrath:

My Brother Jack Suffers a Stroke

* From Jeff Carter, of the Studio City Neighborhood Council:

 Jeff Carter Explains Why He is Leaving the Neighborhood Council

* From Ilona Saari:

Ever-Changing 'Hood: Play Ball!!!

* From you, the readers:

Henry's Tacos: What's Your Reaction?

* From Irene DeBlasio:

An Angel Comes to Visit

* From Marie Fairman:

Transfer Student

* From Cathy Flynn:

What’s the Statute of Limitations on Mailing Christmas Cards?

* From Kelly Glover:

Dating in Studio City - Can I Give you my Number?

* From Loren Kantor

Woodcut of My Father 

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