CBS 8 celebrates La Paloma Theater | Zevely Zone [Video]

ENCINITAS, Calif. — 2024 is a big year for KFMB TV.

On May 16, CBS 8 will celebrate our 75th Anniversary. 

In this Zevely Zone, I headed to Encinitas to profile another longtime success story. 

When you talk about the most iconic businesses in San Diego County, La Paloma Theater has to make the marquee. On February 11, 1928,  La Paloma Theatre opened with the film “The Cohen’s and Kelly’s in Paris.” 

The gala event was attended by Hollywood starlet and soon-to-be Academy Award winner Mary Pickford.

Today, up in the projection booth at La Paloma Theater,  Allen Largent is a one-man show. 

“I’ve done this a few times. I wear a lot of hats,” said Allen. “They say the restaurant business is tough, this is a tough business too.” 

Since La Paloma opened in …