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  • Westminster police look for men in hit-and-run accident

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    8 Feb 2012 | 12:20 am
    Westminster police Tuesday night were looking for two men suspected of driving a stolen vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident that left one person critically injured.The incident occurred near Bolsa Avenue and Beach Boulevard, KTLA-TV Channel 5 reported. A vehicle driven by the two suspects smashed a power pole and caused a power outage in the area. Officers from the Westminster Police Department and deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Department were looking for the suspects. No additional details were immediately available. ALSO: LAUSD fires two teachers accused of sex abuse…

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    8 Feb 2012 | 8:30 am
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  • Second accused South Los Angeles teacher fired, charged

    L.A. Times - California | Local News
    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    The three felony counts against Miramonte Elementary School teacher Martin Springer involve one girl. A second had said he fondled her, but she recanted, a source says.One of two teachers accused of abusing students at Miramonte Elementary School was charged Tuesday with three felony counts and fired by the Los Angeles Board of Education.

  • Second accused South Los Angeles teacher fired, charged

    Los Angeles Times - Top News
    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    The three felony counts against Miramonte Elementary School teacher Martin Springer involve one girl. A second had said he fondled her, but she recanted, a source says.One of two teachers accused of abusing students at Miramonte Elementary School was charged Tuesday with three felony counts and fired by the Los Angeles Board of Education.

  • Second accused South Los Angeles teacher fired, charged

    Los Angeles Times - Top News
    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    The three felony counts against Miramonte Elementary School teacher Martin Springer involve one girl. A second had said he fondled her, but she recanted, a source says.One of two teachers accused of abusing students at Miramonte Elementary School was charged Tuesday with three felony counts and fired by the Los Angeles Board of Education.
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  • Your commute: Live L.A. traffic conditions

    8 Feb 2012 | 8:30 am
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    8 Feb 2012 | 7:00 am
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  • Prop. 8: GOP presidential candidates blast gay marriage ruling

    8 Feb 2012 | 7:00 am
    Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum roundly condemned the federal appeals court ruling striking down Proposition 8, the voter-approved ban on gay marriage in California. “Today, unelected judges cast aside the will of the people of California who voted to protect traditional marriage,” Romney said in a statement.  “This decision does not end this fight, and I expect it to go to the Supreme Court. “That prospect underscores the vital importance of this election and the movement to preserve our values. I believe marriage is between a man and a woman and, as president, I…

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    8 Feb 2012 | 7:00 am
    Extended Forecast » More forecasts: Long Beach | Pasadena | San Diego | Santa Monica | Van Nuys

  • Westminster police look for men in hit-and-run accident

    8 Feb 2012 | 12:20 am
    Westminster police Tuesday night were looking for two men suspected of driving a stolen vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident that left one person critically injured.The incident occurred near Bolsa Avenue and Beach Boulevard, KTLA-TV Channel 5 reported. A vehicle driven by the two suspects smashed a power pole and caused a power outage in the area. Officers from the Westminster Police Department and deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Department were looking for the suspects. No additional details were immediately available. ALSO: LAUSD fires two teachers accused of sex abuse…
 
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  • Second accused South Los Angeles teacher fired, charged

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    The three felony counts against Miramonte Elementary School teacher Martin Springer involve one girl. A second had said he fondled her, but she recanted, a source says.One of two teachers accused of abusing students at Miramonte Elementary School was charged Tuesday with three felony counts and fired by the Los Angeles Board of Education.

  • Divided court rejects Proposition 8

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    The 9th Circuit panel declares that California's gay-marriage ban is unconstitutional.Reporting from San Francisco and Los Angeles -- A federal appeals court has declared California's 2008 voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, concluding that the prohibition served no purpose other than to "lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians."

  • California was ahead of the curve on gay marriage — for a while

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    California's early granting of same-sex marriage licenses led to the backlash culminating in Proposition 8, banning the unions. Meanwhile, other states have passed the state by on the rights issue.California's turbulent relationship with gay marriage can be traced back eight years, almost to the day, when San Francisco abruptly began issuing marriage licenses to gay couples. So many people showed up, they had to say their vows three and four couples at a time under the dome of City Hall, some in matching gowns and tuxedos, many spilling into the streets in buoyant celebration.

  • FBI investigates bribery allegations at Department of Building and Safety

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    Multiple complaints were lodged against an inspector assigned to the Koreatown area who quit after being placed on leave.FBI agents probing allegations of bribe-taking at the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety have obtained records and questioned individuals about a soft-spoken building inspector who retired from his post nearly a year ago.

  • Parents, teachers protest plan to scrap transitional kindergarten

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    Gov. Jerry Brown wants to eliminate the new grade to save money, but opponents call it unfair to 4-year-olds and a hardship on parents.The children painted Valentines, formed hearts with Play-Doh and made their own books in a colorful classroom at Long Beach's George Washington Carver Elementary School.
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  • Second accused South Los Angeles teacher fired, charged

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    The three felony counts against Miramonte Elementary School teacher Martin Springer involve one girl. A second had said he fondled her, but she recanted, a source says.One of two teachers accused of abusing students at Miramonte Elementary School was charged Tuesday with three felony counts and fired by the Los Angeles Board of Education.

  • California was ahead of the curve on gay marriage — for a while

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    California's early granting of same-sex marriage licenses led to the backlash culminating in Proposition 8, banning the unions. Meanwhile, other states have passed the state by on the rights issue.California's turbulent relationship with gay marriage can be traced back eight years, almost to the day, when San Francisco abruptly began issuing marriage licenses to gay couples. So many people showed up, they had to say their vows three and four couples at a time under the dome of City Hall, some in matching gowns and tuxedos, many spilling into the streets in buoyant celebration.

  • Divided court rejects Proposition 8

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    The 9th Circuit panel declares that California's gay-marriage ban is unconstitutional.Reporting from San Francisco and Los Angeles -- A federal appeals court has declared California's 2008 voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, concluding that the prohibition served no purpose other than to "lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians."

  • Rick Santorum wins Republican votes in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado

    8 Feb 2012 | 1:15 am
    His victories are setbacks for Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney — and for Newt Gingrich's hopes of being the conservative alternative to Romney.Republican long shot Rick Santorum poked holes in Mitt Romney's aura of inevitability Tuesday night with a trio of upset victories that shifted the dynamic of the 2012 presidential contest.

  • Sending manufacturing overseas is not the easy road

    7 Feb 2012 | 11:22 pm
    One firm forced by economic pressures to move much of its work abroad finds it cheaper overall but at the expense of manufacturing efficiency and management time.Manufacturing products overseas is an easy way to save money, right?
 
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  • Second accused South Los Angeles teacher fired, charged

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    The three felony counts against Miramonte Elementary School teacher Martin Springer involve one girl. A second had said he fondled her, but she recanted, a source says.One of two teachers accused of abusing students at Miramonte Elementary School was charged Tuesday with three felony counts and fired by the Los Angeles Board of Education.

  • California was ahead of the curve on gay marriage — for a while

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    California's early granting of same-sex marriage licenses led to the backlash culminating in Proposition 8, banning the unions. Meanwhile, other states have passed the state by on the rights issue.California's turbulent relationship with gay marriage can be traced back eight years, almost to the day, when San Francisco abruptly began issuing marriage licenses to gay couples. So many people showed up, they had to say their vows three and four couples at a time under the dome of City Hall, some in matching gowns and tuxedos, many spilling into the streets in buoyant celebration.

  • Divided court rejects Proposition 8

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    The 9th Circuit panel declares that California's gay-marriage ban is unconstitutional.Reporting from San Francisco and Los Angeles -- A federal appeals court has declared California's 2008 voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, concluding that the prohibition served no purpose other than to "lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians."

  • Rick Santorum wins Republican votes in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado

    8 Feb 2012 | 1:15 am
    His victories are setbacks for Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney — and for Newt Gingrich's hopes of being the conservative alternative to Romney.Republican long shot Rick Santorum poked holes in Mitt Romney's aura of inevitability Tuesday night with a trio of upset victories that shifted the dynamic of the 2012 presidential contest.

  • Sending manufacturing overseas is not the easy road

    7 Feb 2012 | 11:22 pm
    One firm forced by economic pressures to move much of its work abroad finds it cheaper overall but at the expense of manufacturing efficiency and management time.Manufacturing products overseas is an easy way to save money, right?
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  • Man shot, killed in Palmdale Tuesday night

    From wire service reports
    8 Feb 2012 | 8:15 am
    PALMDALE - A man was shot and killed in Palmdale Tuesday night. The homicide in the 38000 block of 20th Street East was reported to authorities at 8:50 p.m., said Deputy Peter Gomez of the Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau.

  • No injuries in NoHo commercial building fire

    From wire service reports
    8 Feb 2012 | 8:14 am
    NORTH HOLLYWOOD - A fire inside a one-story commercial building in North Hollywood burned for 19 minutes Tuesday night before being knocked down by 38 firefighters.

  • Sun Valley chase ends with CHP knocking car into tree

    From wire service reports
    8 Feb 2012 | 8:12 am
    LOS ANGELES - A chase that began on the Golden State (5) Freeway off Sheldon Street in Sun Valley at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday ended about an hour later in the Silver Lake area with a PIT maneuver.

  • L.A. County worker arrested in police prostitution sting on Lankershim Boulevard

    By Dakota Smith, Staff Writer
    8 Feb 2012 | 12:15 am
    While on duty and driving a government truck, a Los Angeles County Department of Public Works employee was arrested Thursday during a police sting targeting prostitution along Lankershim Boulevard in Sun Valley.

  • Blue Moon Nights, NoHo club, faces operating-hours limit

    By Dakota Smith, Staff Writer
    7 Feb 2012 | 11:56 pm
    Blue Moon Nights, one of the few after-hours clubs in the San Fernando Valley, is facing an uncertain future amid increasing scrutiny by the city and complaints from neighbors.
 
 
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  • Commerce Councilman Robert Fierro Admits To Conspiracy

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    7 Feb 2012 | 7:42 pm
    Commerce City Councilman Robert Fierro could face jail time after pleading guilty Monday to a federal conspiracy charge. At today’s City Council meeting, he announced he would resign from office before his next court date. Fierro, 40, admitted to trying to get witnesses to make false statements to hide his role in an illegal campaign [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Monterey Park Police Chief Says Carl’s Jr. Shooting ‘Tragic For All Involved’

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    6 Feb 2012 | 5:16 pm
    An incident near the Monterey Park Carl’s Jr. fast food restaurant in which police officers shot 22-year old Chino Hills resident Steven Rodriguez ten times was “tragic for all involved,” Monterey Park Police Chief Jim Smith said during a brief statement at last  Wednesday’s city council meeting. He said investigations by outside agencies are pending [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Monterey Park Man Arrested In Pregnant Wife’s Death

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    6 Feb 2012 | 12:31 pm
    A Monterey Park man was arrested Sunday afternoon following the suspicious death of his wife at their home on the 1000 block of South Ynez Avenue. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s homicide detectives believe 39-year old Chenan Bao died from injuries sustained during a domestic violence altercation with 41-year old Hongxin Liu, who was booked at [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Risking It All to Change Immigration Laws

    galvarez
    3 Feb 2012 | 3:34 pm
    To the dismay of some of their parents, young immigrants in Los Angeles and around the country continue to come “out of the shadows” to declare they are “undocumented and unafraid.” On Jan. 24, seventeen-year-old Ruben Barrera joined 11 other undocumented youth in front of San Bernardino City Hall to protest the expansion of the [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Governor Creates Agency to Wind Down Redevelopment Agency

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    3 Feb 2012 | 3:25 pm
    Gov. Jerry Brown today announced the formation of a three-member panel to dissolve the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency, an act mandated by law. Under state law, today is the deadline to eliminate the agency and transfer management of its projects and properties to a “successor agency.” Brown named to the panel Timothy McOsker, former [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
 
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  • Tao of John Wooden

    7 Feb 2012 | 8:00 pm
    A delegation of four Ugandan basketball coaches visited UCLA recently. Their goal? To experience the campus as their mentor, John Wooden, did.

  • UCLA Headlines February 7, 2012

    7 Feb 2012 | 4:27 pm
    IN THE NEWS: Sexual Orientation and Workplace Discrimination Monday's New York Times featured an op-ed by M.V. Lee Badgett, visiting professor at the UCLA School of Law and research director of the school's Williams Institute, urging...

  • UCLA faculty experts advisory: Federal appeals court rules Prop. 8 unconstitutional

    7 Feb 2012 | 12:03 pm
    The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court ruling that Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in California, violates the U.S. Constitution. UCLA has experts.

  • UCLA Headlines February 6, 2012

    6 Feb 2012 | 5:58 pm
    IN THE NEWS: The Meaning of Commitment in Marriage Psychology professors Benjamin Karney and Thomas Bradbury, who co-direct the Relationship Institute at UCLA, were interviewed today on KPCC-89.3 FM's “Madeline Brand Show”...

  • Medical debt keeps rising, new report shows

    6 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Hard hit by one of the worst recessions in nearly a century, hundreds of thousands of Californians lost insurance coverage across the state as employers shed jobs and the health plans that came with those jobs, according to a new report from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
 
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  • Josh Rubenstein’s Weather Forecast (February 8)

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    8 Feb 2012 | 8:46 am
    STUDIO CITY (CBS) — The skies have cleared and the very little rain from Tuesday’s system is gone. The totals were way lower than expected, between .01’’ and .1’’, just because the low was further out. There was a little snow at the resort level, but overall, the storm was a big no show. High pressure is building in Wednesday with an off-shore flow and we will warm back up into the 70s. Expect some gusty winds this afternoon. In fact, a wind advisory was issued for the mountains of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. There is also some heavy surf, so an advisory was issued for that…

  • Union Battles LAPD’s Plan To Change Impounding Law For Unlicensed Drivers

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    8 Feb 2012 | 8:40 am
    LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Several public safety groups, including the Los Angeles Police Protective League, are fighting a new LAPD proposal that would keep unlicensed drivers from facing a 30-day impound. The current policy calls for drivers who are stopped without a license to have their cars immediately impounded, which can cost as much as $1,500. LAPD Chief Charlie Beck’s new plan would offer a reprieve to individuals were not involved in a serious accident and whose licenses had not been suspended or revoked license. They must also have no previous convictions for driving without a…

  • Miramonte Elementary Staffers To Train New Administration Wednesday

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    8 Feb 2012 | 8:14 am
    MIRAMONTE (CBS) — Miramonte Elementary School remains closed Wednesday in the wake of sex crime allegations involving two teachers. Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent John Deasy announced earlier this week that 88 teachers and 40 staff members will be replaced when classes resume Thursday. The newly appointed staff is scheduled to meet with teachers and administrators Wednesday to go over lesson plans and classroom assignments before they are transferred to Augustus Hawkins High School. The 15-acre high school, which is still under construction, is also in South Los…

  • Grammy Grub: Best Places To Dine Around L.A. Live

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    8 Feb 2012 | 8:00 am
    Not too long ago, Downtown Los Angeles was better known as a melting pot for the immoral and nefarious. It was sketchy and dangerous and no one went there unless they had to, especially after dark. But all that has changed over the past few years. From homeless to hipsters, addicts to artists and dealers to diners, Downtown is quickly becoming the new hub of L.A. nightlife. The newest project in the city’s gentrification is L.A. Live. The collection of shops, activities and restaurants is like an oasis around the Staple Center. If you haven’t been there in a while you’re in…

  • Target, Customers Frustrated Over Shoppers Hoarding Jason Wu Collection

    Deborah Meron
    8 Feb 2012 | 1:59 am
    NORTH HOLLYWOOD (CBS) — You may have noticed the lines wrapped around Target stores this weekend – fashionistas all vying to get their hands on Jason Wu’s new collection made especially for the giant retail chain. The celebrated designer’s vintage-inspired pieces are usually expensive. But Target shoppers are thrilled to find they could get their hands on a Wu dress for just $34.99 and a blouse for $19.99. “You can get a whole outfit for as much as you pay for a shirt at a boutique,” said one customer at a North Hollywood Target store. When Missoni released their designs for…
 
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  • CalSTRS investing $500M in global infrastructure

    7 Feb 2012 | 2:14 pm
    The California State Teachers’ Retirement System is investing $500 million in global infrastructure with an Australian-based fund. The teachers’ pension fund has teamed with Melbourne, Australia-based Industry Funds Management Pty. Ltd. to invest in utilities, roads, ports and pipelines. This investment sector is promising for CalSTRS because it addresses issues that emerged during the global economic crisis of the past few years. “What the recent economic crisis demonstrated was the need for greater diversification in our investment portfolio, in areas that would also serve as a hedge…

  • Toyota posts lower Q3 profit but raises outlook

    7 Feb 2012 | 12:53 pm
    Toyota Motor Corp. raised its forecast for fiscal 2012 profit by 11 percent, to $2.6 billion. Bloomberg reports that the forecast still falls short of analysts' expectations, but it reflects confidence after last year's results were hurt by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and flooding in Thailand. Meanwhile, Toyota (NYSE: TM) reported that net income for its third quarter, ended in December, fell 14 percent, according to the report. The company's United States sales arm, Toyota Motor Sales U...

  • California’s gay marriage ban ruled unconstitutional

    7 Feb 2012 | 12:26 pm
    A federal appeals court ruled California’s same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional, paving the way for a likely U.S. Supreme Court showdown. A three-judge panel on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled 2-1 today that a lower court judge interpreted the U.S. Constitution correctly two years ago when he declaring the ban, known as Proposition 8, to be a violation of the civil rights of gays and lesbians. The measure passed with 52 percent of the vote in 2008. It outlawed same-sex unions just five months after they became legal in California...

  • CalSTRS eyes Zuckerberg's Facebook control

    7 Feb 2012 | 12:21 pm
    The California State Teachers' Retirement System reportedly wants a word with Facebook Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg over his dominant voting power in the company he founded. The fund is a Facebook investor and it may jump into the debate over whether Zuckerberg's 56.9 percent voting power among shareholders places too much control in the hands of one person at a publicly held company. "We are in fact in the beginning stages of engagement with Facebook," a spokesman for the fund known as Calstrs told Bloomberg...

  • Disney, Univision look to start cable news network

    7 Feb 2012 | 9:16 am
    The Walt Disney Co. and Univision are looking to team up and create a new cable-news channel focused on the Hispanic community, according to The Wall Street Journal. According to the report, the companies would run the channel out of Univision's studios in Miami and have it up and running ahead of the November elections. Perhaps the biggest surprise in the report is that the channel would be an English channel, as opposed to the Spanish-language broadcasts that have been Univision's calling card...
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  • Time Warner earnings edge up, beating expectations

    8 Feb 2012 | 8:16 am
    Tiime Warner Inc. got a boost from its movie studio and cable TV networks in the last three months of the year, and the company expects growth to continue in 2012 even with the end of its lucrative Harry Potter franchise.

  • Testimony ends in Golden Globes trial

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    The judge in the case pitting the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn., which owns the Golden Globes Awards, against partner Dick Clark Productions urges the sides to reach a settlement.Testimony in the legal fight between the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. and Dick Clark Productions over which controls the television rights to the Golden Globes awards show wrapped up Tuesday with the judge imploring the two sides to settle.

  • Clinics halt Lap-Band surgeries

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    Two centers tied to the 1-800-GET-THIN ad campaign say they will conduct review.Two clinics tied to 1-800-GET-THIN have temporarily halted Lap-Band weight-loss surgeries after the device's maker said it would no longer sell to companies affiliated with the massive advertising campaign.

  • CBRE Group reports a boost in revenue

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    Although fourth-quarter profit fell at CBRE, the real estate services provider saw higher revenue, helped by growth in its property sales and outsourcing businesses.Real estate services provider CBRE Group Inc. reported a robust fourth quarter as property sales increased and the company expanded its asset management business.

  • Toyota raises earnings forecast for current fiscal year

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    Earthquakes, floods, a strong Japanese yen — just about everything has conspired to hold Toyota Motor Corp. back.
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  • Time Warner earnings edge up, beating expectations

    8 Feb 2012 | 8:16 am
    Tiime Warner Inc. got a boost from its movie studio and cable TV networks in the last three months of the year, and the company expects growth to continue in 2012 even with the end of its lucrative Harry Potter franchise.

  • Testimony ends in Golden Globes trial

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    The judge in the case pitting the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn., which owns the Golden Globes Awards, against partner Dick Clark Productions urges the sides to reach a settlement.Testimony in the legal fight between the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. and Dick Clark Productions over which controls the television rights to the Golden Globes awards show wrapped up Tuesday with the judge imploring the two sides to settle.

  • Clinics halt Lap-Band surgeries

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    Two centers tied to the 1-800-GET-THIN ad campaign say they will conduct review.Two clinics tied to 1-800-GET-THIN have temporarily halted Lap-Band weight-loss surgeries after the device's maker said it would no longer sell to companies affiliated with the massive advertising campaign.

  • CBRE Group reports a boost in revenue

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    Although fourth-quarter profit fell at CBRE, the real estate services provider saw higher revenue, helped by growth in its property sales and outsourcing businesses.Real estate services provider CBRE Group Inc. reported a robust fourth quarter as property sales increased and the company expanded its asset management business.

  • Toyota raises earnings forecast for current fiscal year

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    Earthquakes, floods, a strong Japanese yen — just about everything has conspired to hold Toyota Motor Corp. back.
 
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  • A Mixed Bag for Los Angeles Sports

    Jimmy Bramlett
    7 Feb 2012 | 10:16 pm
    It was a mixed bag for Los Angeles sports teams on Tuesday. Clippers: Guard Chauncey Billups after going down in the fourth quarter Monday night in Orlando was diagnosed with a tear of his left Achilles’ tendon. He will miss the rest of the season [ more › ]

  • Extra, Extra: Bizarre Pot Shenanigans, Drink This LA, & the "City's Misplaced Heart"

    Lindsay William-Ross
    7 Feb 2012 | 8:00 pm
    In tonight's Extra, Extra we've got some "bizarre pot shenanigans" fueling a civic protest in the OC, how you're going to find your next cocktail in L.A., what one history blog calls the "city's misplaced heart" and more news of the day. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. [ more › ]

  • In-N-Out Demands Manhattan Beach Eatery Rename Their Burger Called the Double Double

    Lindsay William-Ross
    7 Feb 2012 | 7:30 pm
    In-N-Out makes burgers beloved by many, but they also have a rep for making sure no one else makes a burger like them--or at least calls it by the same name. Famously protective of their menu and aesthetics, the SoCal chain has asked a nearly 40-year-old Manhattan Beach eatery to take the burger they're calling a Double Double off their menu. [ more › ]

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  • UC Students Propose New Tuition Policy: Pay Nothing Until Post-Graduation

    Lauren Lloyd
    7 Feb 2012 | 7:15 pm
    Perpetual University of California (UC) tuition hikes have also heightened the stress and anger levels of students. But a group of UC Riverside students have proposed a solution to tuition increases. [ more › ]
 
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  • Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark and U2

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:29 pm
    The much-maligned Spider-man production has been chugging along to fairly well-packed houses at the Foxwoods Theatre on Broadway.  It will allegedly require a very long run for its investors to recoup their investment, but curiosity alone seems to be driving ongoing interest and ticket purchases. Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark and U2 The much-maligned Spider-man production has been chugging along to fairly well-packed houses at the Foxwoods Theatre on Broadway.  It will allegedly require a very long run for its investors to recoup their investment, but curiosity alone seems to be…

  • Michael Jackson – The Immortal World Tour - Cirque du Soleil

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:22 pm
    We were in London in the summer of 2009 and the city was overtly curious if the forthcoming Michael Jackson near-residency at the O2 Arena would indeed be the King of Pop’s return to form after a 12 year hiatus. Health issues and stories of creative challenges in the rehearsals caused folks to gasp when the initial run was extended to 50 dates (and a three year world tour). No company would insure the tour past the first ten shows. Michael Jackson – The Immortal World Tour Cirque du Soleil We were in London in the summer of 2009 and the city was overtly curious if the forthcoming Michael…

  • Ticketholder Awards 2011 (2 of 2)

    11 Jan 2012 | 4:32 pm
    I am pleased to continue to honor of the best of the best in Los Angeles theatre over the past 12 months. Congratulations — and supreme thanks — to everyone who brought a much-needed infusion of art to our town this year despite all odds! The 21st Annual Ticketholder Awards, 2011 - Part Two [ Read Part 1 ] I am pleased to continue to honor of the best of the best in Los Angeles theatre over the past 12 months. Congratulations — and supreme thanks — to everyone who brought a much-needed infusion of art to our town this year despite all odds! Tom Jacobson, The Chinese Massacre…

  • Viola Davis - Woman of Style

    11 Jan 2012 | 4:03 pm
    To date, actress Viola Davis (The Help) has received a Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globe Award nomination in the category of leading actress; and it is likely she will be going head to head with Meryl Streep for the Oscar.  However, she received another award recently, when she was named, “Woman of Style” at the 20th Anniversary of Divine Design. Hollywood Beat Viola Davis - Woman of Style To date, actress Viola Davis (The Help) has received a Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globe Award nomination in the category of leading actress; and it is likely she will be going head to head…

  • Harvey Milk Foundation Ball & Emeralds Never Fade

    11 Jan 2012 | 3:53 pm
    Harvey Milk’s dream for a better tomorrow with equality, and a world without hate, guide his Foundation, after his brutal 1978 assassination, as depicted in the Oscar winning film Milk, Harvey’s Nephew, Stuart Milk, carries forth the banner, along with Desmond Tutu, Heads of State, and our own President, Barak Obama. Hollywood Beat Harvey Milk Foundation Ball & Emeralds Never Fade Harvey Milk’s dream for a better tomorrow with equality, and a world without hate, guide his Foundation, after his brutal 1978 assassination, as depicted in the Oscar winning film Milk, Harvey’s Nephew,…
 
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  • Teen Gets Life with Possible Parole

    8 Feb 2012 | 8:27 am
    A central Missouri teenager who confessed to strangling, cutting and stabbing a 9-year-old girl because she wanted to know how it felt to kill someone was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison with the possibility of parole.

  • Indian Lawmakers Filmed Watching Porn

    8 Feb 2012 | 8:00 am
    Three Indian lawmakers resigned Wednesday after they were filmed allegedly watching porn on a cell phone during a heated debate at a state assembly in Bangalore, southern India.

  • Daredevil to Attempt 23-Mile Free Fall

    8 Feb 2012 | 7:51 am
    After some minor speed bumps, daredevil adventurer Felix Baumgartner's plans to plunge 23 miles from the edge of space back to Earth is finally coming to fruition.

  • Gingrich Defends Idea of Moon Colony

    8 Feb 2012 | 7:40 am
    While Mitt Romney's and Rick Santorum's thoughts were on the Midwest and Colorado Tuesday evening, Newt Gingrich suggested his head was in the clouds.

  • 911 Call: Powell 'Exploded the House'

    8 Feb 2012 | 7:24 am
    The social worker who brought the young sons of Josh Powell to see him for a supervised visit begged authorities for help after he slammed the door in her face, before ringing back screaming that he had "exploded the house," frantic 911 calls reveal.
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  • Kings find some offense in 3-1 victory over Lightning

    7 Feb 2012 | 11:21 pm
    Kyle Clifford, Dustin Penner and Anze Kopitar score as the Kings improve to 15-0-1 on the season when finishing with three or more goals.TAMPA, Fla. — The Kings are nearly unbeatable when scoring at least three goals. Too bad for them it has happened only 16 times this season.

  • Patrick Soon-Shiong intends to take part in bid for Dodgers

    7 Feb 2012 | 10:33 pm
    The billionaire who owns a share of the Lakers is being courted by several of the bidders for the baseball team.He's in, but with whom?

  • USC loses another football assistant, receivers coach Ted Gilmore

    7 Feb 2012 | 10:12 pm
    Ted Gilmore is joining the NFL's Oakland Raiders, less than a week after linebackers coach Joe Barry agreed to terms with the San Diego Chargers. USC Coach Lane Kiffin now has three staff vacancies.Recruiting season is still open at USC . . . only now it's for coaches in addition to players.

  • Clippers' Vinny Del Negro takes this loss personally

    7 Feb 2012 | 9:33 pm
    Coach Vinny Del Negro drops his guard, and the cliches, when discussing how much Chauncey Billups means to the Clippers, and how deeply the veteran guard's season-ending injury has affected the team.From Cleveland — It's a Vinny Del Negro I do not know.

  • Clayton Kershaw signs with Dodgers for $19 million over two years

    7 Feb 2012 | 8:48 pm
    National League Cy Young Award winner and the club avoid an arbitration hearing by reaching a deal. The left-hander, who was paid $500,000 last season, can become a free agent after the 2014 season.Clayton Kershaw became a newly minted millionaire and avoided a potentially contentious salary arbitration hearing by signing a two-year, $19-million contract with the Dodgers on Tuesday.
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    L.A. Times - UCLA Bruins

  • UCLA's Travis Wear dealing with injured ankle

    8 Feb 2012 | 12:48 am
    Ankle sprain suffered in loss to Washington last week continues to affect the Bruins forward.UCLA forward Travis Wear is unlikely to have much of an impact against Stanford on Thursday unless his injured ankle improves significantly.

  • Joshua Smith leads UCLA to road win

    5 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    He scores 19 points in a 63-60 victory at Washington State that improves the Bruins to 6-5 in Pac-12 play.— Joshua Smith scored 19 points Saturday, leading UCLA past Washington State, 63-60.

  • UCLA forward Travis Wear sprains ankle

    3 Feb 2012 | 9:15 pm
    UCLA forward Travis Wear suffered a high ankle sprain in Thursday's loss to Washington and is expected to sit out against Washington State on Saturday.UCLA will try to win its first game against a Division I opponent outside of Southern California on Saturday but will do so without 6-foot-10 forward Travis Wear .

  • UCLA falls apart in 71-69 loss to Washington

    3 Feb 2012 | 12:33 am
    UCLA is held to three points over the final 12 minutes to help the Huskies overcome a 10-point deficit.SEATTLE — Anytime that look shows up on the face of Terrence Ross, Washington Coach Lorenzo Romar knows his sophomore star needs to get shots.

  • UCLA the choice of Oaks Christian's Jordan Payton, 25 others

    2 Feb 2012 | 12:29 am
    Bruins football Coach Jim Mora's recruit class includes highly regarded defensive tackle Ellis McCarthy and quarterback Devin Fuller. Payton's case illustrates the pressures on such youngsters.Jordan Payton said he was on the telephone with UCLA Coach Jim Mora until 1 a.m. Wednesday, unsure what to do.
 
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  • USC loses another football assistant, receivers coach Ted Gilmore

    7 Feb 2012 | 10:12 pm
    Ted Gilmore is joining the NFL's Oakland Raiders, less than a week after linebackers coach Joe Barry agreed to terms with the San Diego Chargers. USC Coach Lane Kiffin now has three staff vacancies.Recruiting season is still open at USC . . . only now it's for coaches in addition to players.

  • First-place Huskies beat undermanned USC, 69-41

    5 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    The Trojans miss their first 14 three-point attempts. Tony Wroten leads Washington with 13 points, eight assists and six rebounds.SEATTLE — Tony Wroten had 13 points, eight assists and six rebounds as Washington kept a hold on first place in the Pac-12 with a 69-41 win over USC on Saturday night.

  • Former USC lineman arrested for domestic violence

    3 Feb 2012 | 9:21 pm
    Derek Simmons, who last played with the Trojans in 2010, was arrested Friday on suspicion of felony domestic violence.

  • USC to stick with long-distance shooting

    3 Feb 2012 | 8:34 pm
    The Trojans made nine of 25 three-point attempts in a loss to Washington State on Thursday, and Coach Kevin O'Neill says the team will continue that approach. USC plays at Washington on Saturday.During an injury-plagued season that won't get any easier with Saturday night's game at Washington, USC Coach Kevin O'Neill has told players to keep moving forward, that better times are ahead.

  • USC can't keep up with Washington State in 60-53 loss

    3 Feb 2012 | 12:57 am
    The Trojans go on a 14-4 run in the second half, but their rally falls short. Greg Allen leads USC's scorers with 17 points.PULLMAN, Wash. — Brock Motum scored 26 points to lead Washington State past USC, 60-53, on Thursday night.
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  • Community Caravan starts in style

    Ken Gurnick
    7 Feb 2012 | 7:45 pm
    A group of Dodgers past and present, joined by the unexpected appearance of National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw, participated on Tuesday in the opening day of the two-day Dodgers Community Caravan, devoted to joining fans in giving back to the Los Angeles community.

  • Kershaw, Dodgers agree on two-year deal

    Ken Gurnick
    7 Feb 2012 | 6:15 pm
    Before handing over the Dodgers in a court-supervised sale by April 30, owner Frank McCourt on Tuesday handed over a two-year, $19 million contract to National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw.

  • Dodgers announce spring broadcast slate

    Ken Gurnick
    7 Feb 2012 | 2:30 pm
    The Dodgers will televise 18 Spring Training games in high definition this year, 15 from Arizona and the three Freeway Series games against the Angels from Southern California.

  • Veteran Wright signed to Minor League deal

    Ken Gurnick
    7 Feb 2012 | 2:15 pm
    The Dodgers on Tuesday signed veteran right-handed pitcher Jamey Wright to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training camp.

  • Dodgers' progress plan not only about Robinson

    Ken Gurnick
    7 Feb 2012 | 11:50 am
    The Dodgers were front and center in breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball, but the early movement involved more than Jackie Robinson.
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  • Patrick Soon-Shiong intends to take part in bid for Dodgers

    7 Feb 2012 | 10:33 pm
    The billionaire who owns a share of the Lakers is being courted by several of the bidders for the baseball team.He's in, but with whom?

  • Clayton Kershaw signs with Dodgers for $19 million over two years

    7 Feb 2012 | 8:48 pm
    National League Cy Young Award winner and the club avoid an arbitration hearing by reaching a deal. The left-hander, who was paid $500,000 last season, can become a free agent after the 2014 season.Clayton Kershaw became a newly minted millionaire and avoided a potentially contentious salary arbitration hearing by signing a two-year, $19-million contract with the Dodgers on Tuesday.

  • Jared Kushner a prospective Dodgers owner

    6 Feb 2012 | 10:45 pm
    The Donald Trump son-in-law, 31, is a member of a prominent New York real estate family.Jared Kushner, born into a prominent New York real estate family and son-in-law of Donald Trump, has emerged as a candidate in the bidding for the Dodgers.

  • In baseball, a premium on smart shopping

    4 Feb 2012 | 4:50 pm
    There were plenty of big spenders in free agency, but which major league teams got the most for their money and which ones might wind up with buyer's remorse?This winter's free-agent class included a Prince (Fielder) who got a deal fit for a king and a reliever who came away looking like a pauper by major league salary standards.

  • Steven Cohen, Dodgers bidder, may buy a piece of the Mets

    1 Feb 2012 | 10:11 pm
    The billionaire investor, in the running for purchase of the Dodgers, is on the verge of buying a share of the Mets. If he were to buy the Dodgers, he would have sell any interest in the Mets.Steven Cohen, the billionaire investor trying to buy the Dodgers, is on the verge of becoming a minority owner in his hometown New York Mets.
 
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    L.A. Times - Angels

  • In baseball, a premium on smart shopping

    4 Feb 2012 | 4:50 pm
    There were plenty of big spenders in free agency, but which major league teams got the most for their money and which ones might wind up with buyer's remorse?This winter's free-agent class included a Prince (Fielder) who got a deal fit for a king and a reliever who came away looking like a pauper by major league salary standards.

  • Angels, Dodgers see Yu Darvish slip away

    18 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pm
    The clubs were after the Japanese right-hander, who signed with the Texas Rangers for $60 million, since he was a teenager. But the pitcher followed an unwritten protocol and played first in Japan for several seasons.Clay Daniel remembers the first time he saw Yu Darvish in person. It was at a 2002 tryout on an island off the coast of Japan, when the lanky right-hander, who signed a six-year, $60-million deal with the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, was only 16.

  • Q&A: Angels General Manager Jerry Dipoto

    15 Jan 2012 | 7:10 pm
    New GM Jerry Dipoto has been on the job less than three months, and already he has remade the Angels into championship contenders by signing premium free agents Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson.Jerry Dipoto has been on the job less than three months and he's already accomplished so much as Angels general manager.

  • Will the Angels get their money's worth from Albert Pujols?

    13 Jan 2012 | 7:45 pm
    The Angels signed Pujols to a deal worth about $240 million. It won't all be recouped in ticket, concession and jersey sales, but the franchise's value may rise.Albert Pujols can lead the Angels to a few World Series championships, win several most-valuable-player awards, set the all-time home run record and pass 3,000 hits, and he would not pay for himself.

  • Kendrys Morales agrees to one-year deal with Angels

    12 Jan 2012 | 12:23 am
    Morales, who hasn't played since breaking his leg in the first half of the 2010 season, and the Angels avoid arbitration with the deal.The Angels and first baseman/designated hitter Kendrys Morales avoided salary arbitration by striking a deal for the 2012 season Wednesday.
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  • How many ABs will there be for Trumbo?

    BILL PLUNKETT, OCREGISTER.COM
    7 Feb 2012 | 5:24 pm
    This morning, I laid out some of the issues and decisions Angels manager Mike Scioscia will have in making out his 2012 lineup, boosted as it is now by the addition of Albert Pujols. Click here for a look at that including nine lineup configurations you might see at some point this season. One topic keeps coming up in the feedback from that slideshow — what about Mark Trumbo? Even before the signing of Pujols, the potential return of Kendrys Morales loomed as a potential threat to Trumbo’s playing time in 2012. Pujols’ arrival has bumped Trumbo into a to-be-determined,…

  • A’s extending Beane through 2019

    BILL PLUNKETT, OCREGISTER.COM
    7 Feb 2012 | 4:44 pm
    Brad Pitt has had a much better winter than Billy Beane. While Pitt’s portrayal of Beane in “Moneyball” has earned him an Oscar nomination, Beane spent the winter stripping the new-era A’s for parts. He traded away three of the A’s best players — pitchers Andrew Bailey, Gio Gonzalez and Trevor Cahill — for little or no immediate return. But the A’s obviously approve of this deconstruction. They reportedly have agreed on a contract extension that will keep Beane in Oakland through the 2019 season — a decision that is being seen as a sign…

  • DR wins another Caribbean Series title

    BILL PLUNKETT, OCREGISTER.COM
    7 Feb 2012 | 1:23 pm
    Going into today’s final day of competition, the Dominican Republic had already clinched the 2012 Caribbean Series championship. The Dominican team won its first four games in the CS then clinched the title when Mexico lost to Puerto Rico on Monday. It is the 19th time since 1970 the Dominican team has won the CS, the 13th time since 1990 — easily the most of any of the competing teams. Tigers outfielder Andy Dirks has been a star for the Dominican Republic, coming through with some clutch hits including the game-winning hit in the final game of the Dominican Winter League’s…

  • Albert Pujols is an Angel, Feb. 7

    Sam Miller, The Orange County Register
    7 Feb 2012 | 8:27 am
    According to the advanced fielding metric Total Zone, Albert Pujols has saved 115 runs on defense in his career. The record for a first baseman is 117, by Keith Hernandez. They are the only two players over 100. . Angel Albert Pujols is an Angel, Feb. 7 is a post from: Angels blog

  • Whew — Bourjos is safe now

    BILL PLUNKETT, OCREGISTER.COM
    6 Feb 2012 | 8:18 pm
    The Washington Nationals signed Rick Ankiel to a minor-league deal over the weekend. Ankiel hit .239 with nine home runs and 37 RBI last season and made more starts in center field than anyone else for the Nationals. Veteran Mike Cameron also signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals earlier this off-season, giving the Nats a fallback position for the biggest hole in their every-day lineup. As I predicted (or spawned) in this blog post last week, the Nats’ need in center and their surplus of starting pitching created renewed speculation that they would find a trade partner in…
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  • The Los Angeles Angels sign Greg Smith

    chinmusic
    3 Feb 2012 | 12:26 pm
    The Angels have signed 28-year old lefty starting pitcher Greg Smith to a minor league deal. Smith pitched in 23 games (20 starts) in AAA+Independent ball last year and he was 8-5 with a 3.88 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. He last pitched in the majors back in 2010 with the Rockies. He has now pitched in 40 games (all starts) in his first two years in the majors and he is 8-18 with a 4.51 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP. Smith might get a shot to compete for the #5 spot in the Angels’ rotation this spring, but he’s going to be a longshot.

  • Daniel Reynolds of the Los Angeles Angels gets suspended

    chinmusic
    1 Feb 2012 | 12:24 pm
    20-year old righty reliever Daniel Reynolds has been suspended for 50 games for testing positive for a drug of abuse. Reynolds pitched in 20 games (0 starts) in rookie ball last year and he was 3-2 with 9 saves, a 4.60 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. He has now pitched in 24 games (0 starts) in his first two years in the minors and he is 3-2 with 9 saves, a 3.93 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP. Hopefully Reynolds cleans up his act and learns from his mistakes.

  • The Los Angeles Angels are loading in the starting rotation

    chinmusic
    31 Jan 2012 | 11:32 am
    The Angels have one of the best rotations in all of baseball from #1 to #4. They will have competition for the #5 job between three capable pitchers. Here is a look at the Angels’ starting rotation as of today: #1: Jered Weaver: 29-year old righty Jered Weaver finished #2 in the voting for the A.L. Cy Young Award last year as he was awesome. Weaver pitched in 33 games (all starts) for the Angels last year and he was 18-8 with a 2.41 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP. He has now pitched in 177 games (all starts) in his first six years with the Angels and he is 82-47 with a 3.31 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP.

  • The Los Angeles Angels release Chris Pettit

    chinmusic
    24 Jan 2012 | 11:18 am
    The Angels have released 27-year old righty swinging outfielder Chris Pettit. Pettit played in 1 game for the Angels last year but he didn’t get any ABs. He also played in 124 games in AA+AAA-ball last year and he was 83 for 455 (.182 avg, .587 OPS) with 63 runs scored, 10 homers, 67 RBIs and 18 stolen bases. Pettit played in 11 games in 2 years with the Angels and he was 2 for 7 (.286 avg, .571 OPS) with 2 runs scored. This is no loss for the Angels.

  • The Los Angeles Angels have reloaded to make another World Series run in 2012

    chinmusic
    15 Jan 2012 | 9:31 pm
    The Angels are going to be one of the most improved teams in the majors in 2012 as they have reloaded. Here is a look at the new guys that the Angels have signed or traded for so far this winter: In the field: The Angels made the biggest splash in the free agent market when they inked Albert Pujols to a robust 10-year deal. Pujols is going to make the whole Angels’ lineup better starting in 2012. The Angels also dealt for catcher Chris Iannetta and he will give them some thump in the order where their once was none, as they didn’t get much production offensively from their…
 
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    L.A. Times - Lakers

  • Patrick Soon-Shiong intends to take part in bid for Dodgers

    7 Feb 2012 | 10:33 pm
    The billionaire who owns a share of the Lakers is being courted by several of the bidders for the baseball team.He's in, but with whom?

  • Lakers living on wrong side of the margin for error

    7 Feb 2012 | 8:38 pm
    With less talent and depth than they've had in recent seasons, Lakers are making more mistakes than they can afford and keep losing close games. It's especially evident on the road, where they're 3-9.Reporting from Boston — The Lakers' margin for error is credit-card slim, their lack of depth and talent costing them if they don't play a nearly perfect game.

  • Kobe Bryant and Lakers go cold late in 95-90 loss to Philadelphia

    7 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    Their road troubles continue as Bryant misses nine of 10 shots in the fourth quarter. That followed his solid first half, in which he passed Shaquille O'Neal on the NBA's all-time scoring list.Reporting from Philadelphia — Kobe Bryant chewed on his jersey, his hands on his hips as the Philadelphia 76ers shot meaningless free throws in the final seconds.

  • Kobe Bryant passes Shaquille O'Neal on NBA all-time scoring list

    7 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    O'Neal congratulates Bryant via Twitter after the Lakers guard takes over the fifth spot on the scoring list with a long jump shot in the second quarter of a 95-90 loss to Philadelphia.Maybe Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal will eventually look back on what could have been accomplished. For now, the weird, cautious chasm continues between two of the best in Lakers history.

  • Up next for the Lakers: Monday at Philadelphia

    6 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    Philadelphia is one of the league's biggest surprises, and the young, up-tempo 76ers present a striking contrast to the older, plodding Lakers.Where: Wells Fargo Center.
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  • Lakers-Denver, a good, flawed win.

    4 Feb 2012 | 3:24 pm
    The Lakers had a nice win last night in Denver. The top teams seperate themselves from the pack by virtue of their road wins. More important than our current three game road win skien is that we have now won our last two road games which is very nice considering it seemed almost impossible for us to win even one road game just a short while ago. If the Lakers can come off this trip at say 4-2, it would mean a very large shift in their ability to ascend to the next, desired, needed step, if they are to go anywhere. But the win was flawed in that it was achieved in a way that made it harder…

  • When Blake returns, what should LA do, what would you do?

    4 Feb 2012 | 2:24 pm
    A nice win in Denver the other night, though had we played smarter ball it could have been easier. But its three in a row now and we have won our last two road games. Everyone knows its the road that determines the better teams. If we can come back from this six game trip with say a 4-2 record, this team will have taken a nice step in the right direction. And speaking of right directions, what will be the right direction to take when Steve Blake returns? A few weeks ago, I said on here that when he comes back, Coach Brown had to bit the bullet and make Blake the starter with Derek as the…

  • Will Andrew Goudelock be Kobe’s successor?

    1 Feb 2012 | 12:16 am
    With the great Kobe Bryant’s career winding down and his expected retirement in two or three or four years, one wonders: Who will step into those very big pair of Nikes and how good will he be? Well, the hardest thing in sports is to follow a legend, and whoever follows Kobe will have a legacy that they will never be able to follow. I mean, let’s face it, we could have the number one pick in the draft for five straight years and not get a player who even sniffs Kobe’s talents and accomplishments. And having watched various athletes replace living legends, I honestly pity the man who…

  • Kobe Bryant, the Lakers and the Event Horizon.

    23 Jan 2012 | 4:21 pm
    In the known universe, one of the most awesome and complex and frightening habitués is the black hole. A massive star that has collapsed on itself, birthing a machine of destruction like no other. So voracious and powerful is its gravity that not even light can escape its lethal clutches, rendering the hole itself black and invisible. They move through the universe devouring anything that crosses their wake. When an unfortunate planet, spaceship, star or any other celestial body approaches a black hole, it meets up with the Event Horizon. This is the point of no return that surrounds the…

  • Lakers - Orlando: anatomy of a problem.

    21 Jan 2012 | 2:45 am
    Well, the much anticipated "battle" between Drew and Howard has come and gone, with Dwight getting much the better of it. And the Magic getting the edge on the Lakers. Cause and effect? To a degree, but its not really the story. But the story was plain to see for those who watched. This game was a petrie dish microcosm of what ails us. An anatomy of why we lose against the these good teams. First off, to the hyped center battle itself. I saw one thread here where the author said Drews first two fouls were not really fouls. Is that so? I don't know. I did not tape the game nor would I really…
 
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  • Clippers unite to fill Billups void, but not all can be replaced

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    All are on board to step up and not let the responsibility fall on one or two players as injured Billups is out for season. But leadership and experience of 'Mr. Big Shot' will be hard to go without.—

  • Clippers Curse? No, it's life in the NBA

    7 Feb 2012 | 11:10 pm
    Injuries are part of the game. It's bad personnel decisions that have haunted the Clippers over the years, but that may not be such a problem under new GM Neil Olshey.Monday night's Clippers victory over the Orlando Magic was marred by an Achilles' tendon injury to Chauncey Billups, who is a big reason the Clippers are 15-7 and in second place in the Western Conference.

  • Clippers' Vinny Del Negro takes this loss personally

    7 Feb 2012 | 9:33 pm
    Coach Vinny Del Negro drops his guard, and the cliches, when discussing how much Chauncey Billups means to the Clippers, and how deeply the veteran guard's season-ending injury has affected the team.From Cleveland — It's a Vinny Del Negro I do not know.

  • Chauncey Billups is done for the season

    7 Feb 2012 | 9:05 pm
    Clippers' guard is expected to be sidelined at least eight months because of torn Achilles' tendon. He says he wants to come back.Reporting from Cleveland — Clippers guard Chauncey Billups realized his worst fears Tuesday when an MRI exam revealed he has a torn left Achilles' tendon that will end his first season with the team.

  • Loss of Chauncey Billups means Clippers teammates have to step up

    7 Feb 2012 | 7:44 pm
    Chris Paul must provide more of the steadying influence Billups brought. Several players will need to raise their on-court production.Chauncey Billups wasn't trying to be prophetic earlier this month when he said, "What used to be the Clippers is no longer the Clippers." Sadly, those words have taken on a new meaning after the rejuvenated franchise lost Billups for the season Monday when the veteran guard ruptured his left Achilles' tendon against the Orlando Magic.
 
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  • JamFan's Fast Break - The Clippers are the Hottest Ticket in the World

    25 Jan 2012 | 10:09 am

  • Chris Paul and Blake Griffin are All Stars

    18 Jan 2012 | 11:52 am
    Los Angeles dominated the All Star Voting for the Western Conference in a way that has never happened before. The Lakers seem to always have guys among the leaders. Now, with the emergence of the LA Clippers, the West All Star team will start 4 players from Los Angeles. Joining Chris Paul and Blake Griffin in the starting lineup would be Kobe Bryant at guard, Kevin Durant at forward, and Andrew Bynum at center. DeAndre Jordanfinishsecond in the voting for center. We will have to find out if the coaches will vote DJ on to the team or will they opt for Marc Gasol or maybe even Nene. Chauncey…

  • JamFan's NBA Power Rankings - Clippers Move to #4

    9 Jan 2012 | 11:02 pm
    Monday 2/6 - Miami holds on to top spot but Oklahoma and Chicago equally deserving. The Clippers move up to 4 after demolishing Washington on the road. They have shown that they can beat the best. They now have a really tough road schedule ahead so we will find out what they are made of. Boston moves up out of the lottery winning 8 of last 10 and 4 straight. 1 Miami Heat 18-6 ~ Most powerful team. 7-4 on road. Won 8 of last 10. 2 Oklahoma City Thunder 18-5 ~ Won 7 of last 10. 9-4 on the road. Durant and Westbrook are carrying the load, but alone. 3 Chicago Bulls 20-6 ~ First team to 20 wins.

  • Attention KMart Shoppers! Kenyon Reaches Deal To Join Clippers

    2 Jan 2012 | 3:11 pm
    If reports early Friday morning are true, the Clippers have secured yet another player who could help them not only during the season, but in the playoffs as well. Kenyon Martin has reportedly agreed to join the Clippers for the mid-level exemption. It apprears to be a good deal for both parties, since his salary will not count against the cap. For a team that has already made major moves to overhaul their roster this season, there is still a lot of speculation over what is going to be the next move. The team is currently 13-7, but the wins have come mostly at home for a team that has enjoyed…

  • The LA Clippers - Welcome to Lob City

    15 Dec 2011 | 10:33 am
    There was a media blitz the last couple of days on ESPN and every other sports outlet announcing the arrival of Chirs Paul to LA. Paul's press conference had a record attendence by the press for Clipper event. Many of the press want to annoint the Clippers as the new rulers of LA. Some want us to prove it first. Well, that starts Monday night. If we were using sport cliches from the past, we would say that "Showtime" is about to once again shine in LA. But that would be a Laker thing. So welcome to Lob City. One member of the press even asked Olshey if they were going to trademark the name.
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    L.A. Times - Kings

  • Kings find some offense in 3-1 victory over Lightning

    7 Feb 2012 | 11:21 pm
    Kyle Clifford, Dustin Penner and Anze Kopitar score as the Kings improve to 15-0-1 on the season when finishing with three or more goals.TAMPA, Fla. — The Kings are nearly unbeatable when scoring at least three goals. Too bad for them it has happened only 16 times this season.

  • Canucks beat Predators, 4-3, in shootout

    7 Feb 2012 | 11:15 pm
    Alex Edler scores the winning goal in the sixth round of a shootout to lead Vancouver to victory.NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Alex Edler scored in the sixth round of a shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators, 4-3, Tuesday night for their fifth win in six games.

  • Niklas Hagman's goal lifts Ducks over Flames, 3-2, in a shootout

    7 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    He is the eighth shooter in the contest. Calgary hasn't won in Anaheim since 2004.Niklas Hagman wasn't exactly sure where he fit in the long-and-winding-and-head-spinning shootout between the Ducks and Calgary Flames.

  • Kings fans may have to be more patient as upgrade chances dwindle

    6 Feb 2012 | 9:30 pm
    They will try to boost their anemic offense before Feb. 27 trading deadline, but the pickings are slim and the team is close to the salary cap. At some point promises to fans have to become results.The Kings beat the clock once this season, scoring the winner against Columbus last Wednesday at Staples Center despite a one-second timing pause late in the third period (more on that later).

  • NHL: Pluses and minuses around the league

    6 Feb 2012 | 6:10 pm
    Edmonton's Sam Gagner has an elite week, including a four-goal, eight-point performance against Chicago on Thursday. Nevertheless, overall scoring is down again in the NHL.Times columnist Helene Elliott rates the pluses and minuses in the NHL from the previous week:
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  • Second accused South Los Angeles teacher fired, charged

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    The three felony counts against Miramonte Elementary School teacher Martin Springer involve one girl. A second had said he fondled her, but she recanted, a source says.One of two teachers accused of abusing students at Miramonte Elementary School was charged Tuesday with three felony counts and fired by the Los Angeles Board of Education.

  • California was ahead of the curve on gay marriage — for a while

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    California's early granting of same-sex marriage licenses led to the backlash culminating in Proposition 8, banning the unions. Meanwhile, other states have passed the state by on the rights issue.California's turbulent relationship with gay marriage can be traced back eight years, almost to the day, when San Francisco abruptly began issuing marriage licenses to gay couples. So many people showed up, they had to say their vows three and four couples at a time under the dome of City Hall, some in matching gowns and tuxedos, many spilling into the streets in buoyant celebration.

  • Divided court rejects Proposition 8

    8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    The 9th Circuit panel declares that California's gay-marriage ban is unconstitutional.Reporting from San Francisco and Los Angeles -- A federal appeals court has declared California's 2008 voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, concluding that the prohibition served no purpose other than to "lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians."

  • Rick Santorum wins Republican votes in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado

    8 Feb 2012 | 1:15 am
    His victories are setbacks for Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney — and for Newt Gingrich's hopes of being the conservative alternative to Romney.Republican long shot Rick Santorum poked holes in Mitt Romney's aura of inevitability Tuesday night with a trio of upset victories that shifted the dynamic of the 2012 presidential contest.

  • Sending manufacturing overseas is not the easy road

    7 Feb 2012 | 11:22 pm
    One firm forced by economic pressures to move much of its work abroad finds it cheaper overall but at the expense of manufacturing efficiency and management time.Manufacturing products overseas is an easy way to save money, right?
 
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  • Kings find some offense in 3-1 victory over Lightning

    7 Feb 2012 | 11:21 pm
    Kyle Clifford, Dustin Penner and Anze Kopitar score as the Kings improve to 15-0-1 on the season when finishing with three or more goals.TAMPA, Fla. — The Kings are nearly unbeatable when scoring at least three goals. Too bad for them it has happened only 16 times this season.

  • Canucks beat Predators, 4-3, in shootout

    7 Feb 2012 | 11:15 pm
    Alex Edler scores the winning goal in the sixth round of a shootout to lead Vancouver to victory.NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Alex Edler scored in the sixth round of a shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators, 4-3, Tuesday night for their fifth win in six games.

  • Niklas Hagman's goal lifts Ducks over Flames, 3-2, in a shootout

    7 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    He is the eighth shooter in the contest. Calgary hasn't won in Anaheim since 2004.Niklas Hagman wasn't exactly sure where he fit in the long-and-winding-and-head-spinning shootout between the Ducks and Calgary Flames.

  • Kings fans may have to be more patient as upgrade chances dwindle

    6 Feb 2012 | 9:30 pm
    They will try to boost their anemic offense before Feb. 27 trading deadline, but the pickings are slim and the team is close to the salary cap. At some point promises to fans have to become results.The Kings beat the clock once this season, scoring the winner against Columbus last Wednesday at Staples Center despite a one-second timing pause late in the third period (more on that later).

  • NHL: Pluses and minuses around the league

    6 Feb 2012 | 6:10 pm
    Edmonton's Sam Gagner has an elite week, including a four-goal, eight-point performance against Chicago on Thursday. Nevertheless, overall scoring is down again in the NHL.Times columnist Helene Elliott rates the pluses and minuses in the NHL from the previous week:
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  • IBM FRU 42T4502

    shuoming
    8 Feb 2012 | 5:15 am
    À ce petit jeu, le système dexploitation de Microsoft affiche Batterie pour IBM ASM 92P1130 un taux de succès de 88% avec 31 victoires, 3 dfaites et un nul selon le bilan. Forfait à 9,99 euros par mois avec 2h dappels, les SMS/MMS illimits en France mtropolitaine, 20Mo de data en 3G puis 0,05€ / MoIBM FRU 42T4502 la messagerie vocale visuelle et le Wi-Fi sur les hotspots Bouygues Telecom en illimit. Forfait illimit pour 19,99 euros par mois avec la voix illimite, les appels illimits vers les fixes de plus IBM FRU 92P1127 de 40 destinations, et fixes/mobiles…

  • Accu Sony VAIO VGN-FZ

    acerhp
    8 Feb 2012 | 4:05 am
    Veel computerfabrikanten hebben het Accu Sony VAIO VGN-FZ afgelopen jaar het terrein betreden waar Apple lange tijd alleenheerser was en all-in-one-pc's gepresenteerd, zoals Dell, Asus, Fujitsu en Sony. Een groot deel van die modellen zal echter nooit in Nederland verkrijgbaar zijn. HP brengt de Touchsmart PC IQ515 echter wl naar Sony VAIO VGN-Z Accu Nederland. Dit desktopsysteem bevat een 22"-touchscreen met een resolutie van 1680x1050. De processor is een Core 2 Duo T8100 die op 2,1GHz loopt. Achter het scherm bevinden zich verder 4GB geheugen, een harde schijf van 500GB, 802.11n-wifi, Accu…

  • Akku Acer Aspire One A150

    akkusony
    8 Feb 2012 | 1:20 am
    Im Betrieb mit geringer Last dreht der Lfter mit einem Geräuschpegel von 33 bis 35.1 dB(A). Der höhere Pegel wird immer wieder durch ein plötzliches Aufbrausen erreicht, welches sogar im Leerlauf auftritt. Richtig leise wird es fast nie, denn ein Ausschalten des Lfters hat Seltenheitswert. Wenn dies einmal passiert, dann bleibt nur das Grundrauschen der Festplatte: 23.3 dB(A). Im BIOS gibt es keine Optionen bezglich der Lftersteuerung. ( Akku Acer Aspire One AOD255E ) Wenn die Radeon HD 6320 und der Prozessor durch unsere Stress-Benchmarks belastet sind, so steigt der Pegel auf…

  • The Top 5 Mistakes Mortgage Loan Officers in Colorado Make

    bbrewer
    7 Feb 2012 | 11:25 pm
    Many loan officers in Colorado and throughout the country continue to make mistakes when helping their clients buy homes in Colorado. While many the mistakes may only cause delays in the mortgage loan approval process and closing, some mistakes can cause a loan to be denied. In fact, last year the National Association of Realtors showed the 59% of agents reported a failed transaction because of financing. When a transaction fails because of financing it usually costs the potential home owner $500-$900, money spent on property inspections and appraisals. Understanding the most common mistakes…

  • Piedmont Real Estate agent to receive BH&G Individual Masters awards

    oaklandhomes
    7 Feb 2012 | 7:21 pm
    BH&G/Highland Partners agent Bruce Wagg will recieve the Indivudual Masters award at the Bay Area regional awards presentation, March 22 at the Casa Real at Ruby Hill. Bruce specializes in Piedmont and Oakland Real Estate sales and had 19 closes in 2011 ranging up to 1.25 Million. Cities he sold homes in include Oakland, Berkeley, Blackhawk, San Leandro and Alameda. Only the top 4% of BH&G agents can qualify for this prestigous award. “I've gained a great perspective on Oakland and Piedmont Real Estate, due to my many friends and neighbors within the community, and my…
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    Vacations Blog

  • Winter Vacations Extended Six Weeks!

    Whit Honea
    2 Feb 2012 | 6:41 pm
    You probably woke up this morning thinking that spring was on your doorstep and it was time to start planning vacations accordingly (ah, spring break). Well, guess what, winter isn’t going anywhere. Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s cutest weather forecaster, has seen his shadow and as such six weeks of winter has been added to the calendar. The famous groundhog lives in Punxsutawney, PA, and has been looking at shadows for years, so he knows what he’s talking about (squeaking?). What are you going to do with more winter? Another ski trip? Ice fishing? Take the kids sledding?

  • Beaches Turks & Caicos Upgrades the Family Vacation

    Britt Reints
    2 Feb 2012 | 9:00 am
    Pool in the Caribbean Village at Beaches Turks and Caicos When I was a kid, our family vacations usually consisted of long car rides and gas station food serving as bookends for a holiday spent with grandparents. In really good years, we got to add state parks or a visit to the regional amusement park to the mix. I was just happy to be out of school and sleeping in a house where I couldn’t get grounded. I had no idea what I was missing. Today’s family vacations have been given a major upgrade by all-inclusive resorts like Beaches Turks and Caicos that cater to families. The…

  • Spring Training in the Valley of the Sun

    Jodi Grundig
    1 Feb 2012 | 10:53 am
    Spring Training in Phoenix Although it’s still football season here in New England (go Pats!), I’m excited for baseball season to start.  While my beloved Red Sox don’t play in the Cactus League, many other great teams do.  If you are looking for a March getaway, and want to catch some great spring training games, consider visiting the greater Phoenix area. Last year, I had the opportunity to visit Phoenix during spring training, and I had such a great time that I decided to visit this year with my family.  We are visiting in March, and plan to check out several games.

  • Super Bowl 46 or Bust!

    Whit Honea
    31 Jan 2012 | 8:29 pm
    This Sunday, February 5, is Super Bowl Sunday. It’s like a holiday. The big game will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Lucas Oil Stadium, which is a fantastic piece of kinetic architecture (that means it has moving parts). Indianapolis is second only to Washington, D.C. in the number of monuments within the city, and it also features two natural waterways that run through it. Basically, it’s a pretty town. The New York Giants will be playing the New England Patriots. Despite the Patriots playing in the same division as the Indianapolis Colts (AFC) I’m guessing that…

  • Floating With Jellies at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium

    Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
    31 Jan 2012 | 5:31 pm
    Jellyfish Although their bodies are composed of 95 percent water, jellyfish remain some of  the most fascinating and diverse sea creatures.  They also prose real creative challenges for researchers, which is why the elaborate exhibit, “Jellies” at the Shedd Aquarium through May 28, provides such a rare glimpse into the world of these see-through sea animals. The sprawling show invites visitors to dive into the world of sea jellies, exploring natural history, anatomy and life cycles with videos, life-sized models and of course, hundreds of translucent jellies representing …
 
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    Metro Library and Archive Transportation Headlines

  • Red Line Canopies, Bike Lane Paint, Metrolink, Culver City TOD, Congestion Pricing, Freeways, Subways & More

    Metro Digital Resources Librarian
    7 Feb 2012 | 10:58 am
    12 Freeways To Watch ('Cause They Might Be Gone Soon)StreetsBlog DC12th National Light Rail Conference: Sustaining The Metropolis -- LRT & Streetcars For Super Cities (November 11-13, 2012 : Salt Lake City)APTA and Transportation Research BoardBeverly Hills Experts Cast Doubt On Metro ReportStreetsBlog LABill Would Prohibit Highway Money For CA Rail PlanSan Francisco ChronicleCalifornia's High Speed Rail MistakeHuffington PostA Closer Look At Congestion Pricing On The Bay BridgeBerkeley Transportation LetterCompany To Help Implement Rental Program For New Electric BicyclesKTVUA Bay Area…

  • Birth Of L.A. Transit, House Transpo Bill, SGV & HSR, Environmental Review, Park 101 & More

    Metro Digital Resources Librarian
    6 Feb 2012 | 10:38 am
    February 4: This Date In Los Angeles Transportation History (The very first horse-drawn rail cars mark the birth of L.A. transit) Metro Transportation Library Primary Resources Blog$248 Million Restored For Home-To-School TransportationUSC Annenberg Neon TommyAssembly Approves Scaled-Back Bikeway Standards BillCal Bike ReportAt A Planned Train Trench, An Archaeological Treasure Trove ("A Spanish silver coin dating from 1816 is among the artifacts a 30-member team of archaeologists has unearthed next to railroad tracks in front of the San Gabriel Mission.")Los Angeles Times Behold The 1st…

  • House Transportation Bill, CAHSR's New Chairman, Culver City TOD, Move LA, Metro Jobs, School Buses & More

    Metro Digital Resources Librarian
    3 Feb 2012 | 10:39 am
    February 3: This Date In Los Angeles Transportation History (Park and ride comes to Pasadena)Metro Transportation Library Primary Resources Blog23,400 Good Construction Jobs Coming To Los Angeles MetroHuffington PostAmendment To Restore Bike/Ped Programs In House Transpo Bill FailsStreetsBlog DCBike Corral Pilot ExpansionLADOT Bike BlogCalifornia High Speed Rail Authority Elects Chairman: Dan Richard Takes Helm Of CHSRA BoardCalifornia High Speed Rail Authority Press ReleaseCalifornia Lawmakers Keep School Buses Rolling ("The California Legislature restores $248 million for home-to-school…

  • Crenshaw & LAX, Hollywood/Highland, CicLAvia, CRAs, AEG & Convention Center, LA's Plaza, Rideshare & More

    Metro Digital Resources Librarian
    2 Feb 2012 | 10:35 am
    February 2: This Date In Los Angeles Transportation History (L.A. plans its freeways, a first for UCLA, and monorail is among regional rail systems considered)Metro Transportation Library Primary Resources BlogThe 3 People Overseeing LA's Redevelopment Agency And Other Things To Know On Redevelopment Death DayCurbed LAAEG To Unveil Plans For New Convention CenterLos Angeles Daily NewsAnsel Adams's 1940 LA Photos Getting First Ever Public Show (includes Court Flight funicular and other street scenes)Curbed LAA Brief History Of The Los Angeles Plaza, The City's Misplaced Heart (includes…

  • Orange Line Extension, House Transpo Bill, LA Sidewalks, Transit & Gender, Transpo Statistics & More

    Metro Digital Resources Librarian
    1 Feb 2012 | 10:28 am
    February 1: This Date In Los Angeles Transportation History (An important tunnel for Santa Monica, a special bus token for SCRTD and the "birth" of Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority)Metro Transportation Library Primary Resources BlogAASHTO Executive Dir. John Horsley On The House Transportation Bill (video)AASHTO via YouTubeAmtrak Privatization Off Table -- For NowGannettCalifornia Lawmakers Seek To Bring Home The Transportation Bacon Without EarmarksSacramento BeeCalifornia Needs To Find $3 Billion By March ("A lag in revenue and higher-than-expected spending mean the…
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    Travel - latimes.com

  • Southern California theme park fans will find savings in CityPass

    8 Feb 2012 | 8:00 am
    Winter always gets me thinking about going to theme parks in Southern California, even if I don't have visitors underfoot. The prospect of cooler temperatures and lighter crowds in February and March sends me looking for discounts on the high cost of tickets. I found that the Southern California CityPass -- with a flat rate for admission to Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Universal Studios Hollywood and SeaWorld San Diego -- offers good savings, even when compared with incentives for SoCal residents.

  • World's best bridge? Grand Canyon Skywalk, travel magazine says

    7 Feb 2012 | 8:39 pm
    It's hard to say what makes something a landmark -- and how long it takes to earn such status. For the Grand Canyon Skywalk in Arizona, it took just five years. The glass walkway built as a tourist attraction over the western part of the Grand Canyon recently was selected by Travel + Leisure readers as the world's top new bridge.

  • San Francisco: Valentine's Day discount on tandem bike rentals

    7 Feb 2012 | 1:16 pm
    A bicycle built for two might make for a romantic spin around San Francisco . Bike and Roll offers a discount on daily tandem bike rentals for Valentine's Day -- and lots of suggestions on where to pedal. Maybe over the Golden Gate Bridge , which turns 75 this year?

  • Air France advises passengers to postpone flying until after four-day strike

    7 Feb 2012 | 11:22 am
    Air France said it would cancel almost half its long-haul flights Tuesday on the second day of a strike by French pilots, flight attendants and other workers. The airline advised passengers to postpone their trips until after Friday.

  • Offbeat Traveler: Unromantic places around the world

    7 Feb 2012 | 8:30 am
    Tired of thinking about romantic places to go for Valentine's Day? Here are some unromantic locales to take your mind off of love, including a museum full of mummies, a park filled with giant lizards and an attraction sometimes referred to as the "Gates of Hell."
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  • Hollywood finds romance in travel

    5 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    On a train 'North by Northwest' and others, on a bus in 'It Happened One Night,' in Italy in 'Roman Holiday,' in Bali in 'Eat, Pray, Love' — love is all around.Love is always lovelier some place other than home. Well, at least in the celluloid universe.

  • Travel experts share bargain-hunting tips

    5 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    Los Angeles Times Travel Show: Experts from Travelzoo, LivingSocial and JohnnyJet.com share strategies for stretching vacation dollars.If you don't know where you're going on vacation this year, you may not be indecisive. You might just be a bargain hunter.

  • Romantic getaways

    5 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    A vibrant street life, stunning visuals, food and drink that sweeten your lips. The world's most romantic places seem to share these traits. But there is something more: a sense of style and spirit, a pace that's almost musical. Here's a list of ethereal places -- some expected, some not -- that can easily capture your heart.Berlin: Put Berlin next to Paris and you have both sides of the coin: romance, which occasionally appeals, and eros, which never fails. "Berlin is sexy," said the German capital's openly gay Mayor Klaus Wowereit, and it's been that way since the iniquitous Weimar Republic…

  • Indy tips for Super Bowl visitors

    30 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am
    OK, you somehow scored Super Bowl tix. Congrats. Shouldn’t everyone’s uncle be a regional fleet manager for Ford?OK, you somehow scored Super Bowl tix. Congrats. Shouldn’t everyone’s uncle be a regional fleet manager for Ford?

  • Travel updates for 2012

    29 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    Here are a dozen travel-news tidbits that will make you a better informed consumer in the new year. Think of what follows as a travel tapas buffet — tidbits that just might whet your appetite for more. Here are a dozen pieces of information for the 2012 traveler.
 
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    The Disney Blog

  • Earl of Sandwich Soon to Grace Disneyland Resort

    John Frost
    8 Feb 2012 | 1:38 am
    Being an Earl in England is not quite all it used to be, but having a name like Earl of Sandwich and being a descendant of the inventor of the sandwich, does give you some unusual brand equity. And so it was in 2004 that the latest Earl of Sandwich and his son (coincidentally named Orlando) opened up their first restaurant in Orlando at Downtown Disney. It’s been a terrific success and they now have 17 locations.Disneyland Resort today announced that Earl of Sandwich will open a new location at Downtown Disney in early summer 2012. The restaurant will offer guests a unique, casual-quick…

  • J.R. Martinez, Dancing With The Stars Champion, Visits Wizarding World of Harry Potter

    John Frost
    8 Feb 2012 | 12:14 am
    Actor and former U.S. army soldier J.R. Martinez was hosted by Universal Orlando Resort today as he vacationed in Orlando. Best known for winning season 13 of ABC’s hit TV series, “Dancing with the Stars,” J.R. enjoyed an exciting performance by students from the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic while visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. He also visited Ollivanders wand shop and soared above Hogwarts on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.(Photos courtesy Universal Orlando Resort. All rights reserved.) J.R. Martinez, Dancing With The Stars Champion, Visits Wizarding…

  • Castle 4-14 Recap: The Blue Butterfly

    Mark Baker
    7 Feb 2012 | 8:49 pm
    When I first heard that Castle was going to do a tribute to film noir episode, I was a little worried about how it would turn out. Two mysteries from two different time periods don’t always work.I shouldn’t have worried.While not my favorite episode of the season, it was a blast from start to finish.Our story begins when the gang is called to a murder inside an old, deserted bar. The bar had its heyday during the 1940′s when it was owned by a crime boss. The victim is a treasure hunter who thinks he may have stumbled on a great find – the Blue Butterfly. And just what…

  • Patricia Disney Family Obituary

    John Frost
    7 Feb 2012 | 8:34 pm
    Shamrock Holdings released the following obituary for Patty Disney on Friday:Patricia A. Disney, 77, vice chairman of Shamrock Holdings, Inc., the investment company for the Roy E. Disney Family, died today of Alzheimer’s. Mrs. Disney devoted much of her life and energy to the activities of her late husband, Roy E. Disney, the former chairman of Shamrock Holdings and former vice chairman of The Walt Disney Company. Mrs. Disney enjoyed a long and active interest in higher education, literature, sailing, and painting. She was a former regent of St. Mary’s College in Moraga, Calif., a past…

  • What must SeaWorld Do To Fix Shamu Show, Parks?

    John Frost
    7 Feb 2012 | 1:51 am
    Last week a fascinating show was aired on WMFE.org, the Central Florida NPR station, that looked at what SeaWorld needs to do to complete its recovery from the twin blows of a deflated economy and the death of a trainer who was attacked by the largest killer whale in the pod.SeaWorld decided not to send a representative to take part in the show, but I found that the 1st half of the show was reasonably balanced and had some new insight I hadn’t considered. Alas, the second half of the show featured a decidedly one-sided view of what it was like to be a trainer and work with killer…
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    Blogging.la

  • A Three Hour Tour???

    ruth666
    7 Feb 2012 | 5:17 pm
    LA’s broke & getting broker – so let’s all (or rather a select few) take our minds off it with a “free” ride on this yacht that will cost us yet another $Mil or so next year alone…. Villaraigosa, you are SO FULL OF SHIT!

  • Anyone Keeping up with Our Local Sportsball Team?

    Chris Corning
    6 Feb 2012 | 5:07 pm
    The Clippers – one of LA’s favorite sportsball teams.

  • The Watts Happening Ride Is What’s Happening February 18

    Will Campbell
    4 Feb 2012 | 11:48 am
    The first Watts Happening Ride I organized five years ago was a simple there-and-back to Watts Towers from the Cornfield downtown, spurred on by the lamentable fact that as a native angeleno I had spent my whole life to-date never having been to the true treasure that is the amazing, inspiring and enduring work of Simon Rodia. In its various editions since (the last one taking place in 2010), the Watts Happening Ride’s destinations have grown well beyond the iconic towers to include a variety of landmarks involving people, places and events in and around South Los Angeles. The 2012…

  • Touring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House

    Matt Mason
    2 Feb 2012 | 2:49 pm
    Smack dab in East Hollywood sits one of Frank Lloyd Wright‘s gems, the Hollyhock House. I was part of a private tour of the house recently, and was truly, er, floored. Hollyhock House was built for oil heiress and single mom Aline Barnsdall just after World War I. The setting was a stunning hilltop olive grove surrounded by 36 acres, with 360-degree views of a then very picturesque, perhaps even quaint, Los Angeles. Barnsdall designed her homestead as a multi-structure arts complex, complete with theaters for both live performances and films. Today, that spirit remains, as the property…

  • Menu Mining: Gobi Manchurian at Woodland Indian Restaurant, Chatsworth

    Chris Corning
    30 Jan 2012 | 6:18 pm
    One of the things I love most about LA is the wide variety of food options available. When picking out an Indian restaurant for lunch in the West Valley, there are a range of choices: Indian buffet, lunch counter in the Sweets and Spices market, or vegetarian South Indian, to name a few. The top choice for the latter of those choices, for me, is always Woodlands Indian restaurant. More than anything else on their menu, the Gobi Manchurian is what keeps me coming back time and time again. The first time I visited, it was described to me as “sort of like a vegetarian fried chicken.”…
 
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    blogdowntown: Life in Downtown Los Angeles (Stories+Headlines)

  • Headline: After Occupy L.A., City Hall lawn to get a California makeover

    8 Feb 2012 | 4:18 am
    "Officials said they plan to start the restoration this week, and hope to have it finished by early May. The project is estimated to cost $390,000, they said, with the annual bill for maintenance standing at about $135,000." LA Times -- The park surrounding City Hall will soon be getting a California makeover, with less green grass and more native and drought-tolerant plants.

  • Future LA Convention Center to expand over Pico; but doesn't it do that already?

    Hayley Fox
    7 Feb 2012 | 4:45 pm
    A rendering of "Pico Passage" that would be created by the Pico expansion of the convention center. Photo by Courtesy Populous Designs. When plans for the expansion of the L.A. Convention Center were released to a special city council committee last week, descriptions of the construction included "expanding over Pico Boulevard." But the convention center already does that. So what exactly do the new plans entail? Now, there is a small concourse of the convention center that bridges over Pico Boulevard, connecting the South Hall to the West Hall. The new plans indicate massive construction…

  • A peek inside the future of the Regent Theater: A little rock 'n' roll and a lot of restaurant

    Hayley Fox
    7 Feb 2012 | 1:03 pm
    A rendering of the Regent Theater by Mass Architecture Photo by courtesy of Mass Architecture. Last weekend community members were invited inside the Regent Theater on Main Street to get a peek into the possible rock 'n' roll plans for the building. A new long term lease was signed by Mitchell Frank, founder of Spaceland and the Echo, and partners in multiple Eastside restaurants. Frank, known for his pioneering in the Silver Lake/Echo Park music scene, appears to be planning for a two-story live entertainment theater and restaurant at his new Downtown location. Saturday's meeting included a…

  • Headline: Mom allegedly abandons baby with homeless woman in downtown L.A.

    7 Feb 2012 | 12:58 pm
    "I was just sleeping in my tent with my boyfriend, you know, and then we got woken up by a lady just shaking our tent and trying to unzip it." LA Times -- A woman who handed off her five-month-old baby to a homeless person in a tent in downtown Los Angeles has been arrested, police said.

  • Headline: A Word With Lorenzo Hurtado Segovia

    7 Feb 2012 | 2:10 am
    Pretty, but is it art? www.laimyours.com -- You can’t help but marvel at how much work goes into creating these unique and breathtaking artworks. We have to ask, before concluding, if he has a special tool to help him cut the paper, as everything that goes into his pieces seem incredibly labor intensive for the hand. “If you know how to do it with some other tool, tell me: I just use a straight edge!”
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    Poverty Insights

  • Food Stamp Benefits Too Low for a Healthy Diet, New Study Confirms

    Kathryn Baer
    8 Feb 2012 | 3:00 am
    In 2008, Children’s HealthWatch and partners reported on a unique study aimed at finding out whether food stamp benefits enable low-income families to buy what they need for a healthy diet. Now we’ve got a followup. The answer now, as before is no. And though the followup was conducted only in Philadelphia, the findings are generally applicable to other urban areas, including the District of Columbia. For both studies, Children’s HealthWatch developed a shopping list based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Thrifty Food Plan (TFP) — the current basis for setting the maximum…

  • Broken Social Safety Net is Making Americans Sick

    Joel John Roberts
    6 Feb 2012 | 3:00 am
    I work within a few office spaces away from a waiting room filled to the brim with people that are so impoverished they have resorted to living on the streets. Those of us on the front lines battling homelessness in America know that the so-called American social safety net is tattered. An incredulous gasp is my only response when a presidential candidate, worth a quarter of a billion dollars, publicly states on national television that this country has a “very ample safety net” for poor Americans. Sure, our country provides Medicaid, food stamps, and housing vouchers to help Americans…

  • Welfare Expenditures at Strip Clubs Underscore Rationality of the Poor

    David Henderson
    3 Feb 2012 | 3:00 am
    A new bill being floated in the US House of Representatives aims to abolish a loop-hole that allows cash-aid welfare recipients to use welfare benefits at strip clubs and casinos. As reported by Politico, the bill, introduced by Republican Representative Charles Boustany is intended to prevent the “fraudulent misuse of funds” in the government’s welfare program. Sounds pretty serious. So how big of a problem is this? Apparently, it’s not a big problem at all. In California, former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger enforced an executive order prohibiting casinos from…

  • DC Homelessness Figures Buck Nationwide Trends

    Kathryn Baer
    1 Feb 2012 | 3:00 am
    This year’s State of Homelessness report from the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) presents, in some ways, a rosier picture than last year’s. Big headline is that homelessness decreased between 2009 and 2011 — not only the overall rate, but the rates for people in families, veterans and the chronically homeless, i.e., individuals with disabilities, including mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders, who’ve been homeless for a long time or recurrently. As I noted last year, NAEH relies, for want of an alternative, on the point-in-time counts conducted by…

  • Homeless Counts Should be Counting Backwards

    Joel John Roberts
    30 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    One, two, three… In the darkness of early morning, the counting can be monotonous, an exercise that almost puts you to sleep. I have written before about the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mandated homeless counts that occur throughout this country during the month of January. Municipalities have to count their homeless population at least every other year, or they will lose their HUD funding. Some cities count every year. Twelve, thirteen, fourteen… Counting how many people are languishing on our streets, however, is good. How can we address a sad human…
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    LAFD News & Information

  • 44 Years Ago Today: The Last Alarm for LAFD Captain Clifford Collord

    LAFD Media and Public Relations
    7 Feb 2012 | 11:57 am
    The lights had been out - but not for long, at Los Angeles Fire Department Station 32, when the crew was alerted at 10:23 PM on February 7, 1968 to a possible structure fire at 3075 Wilshire Boulevard. Clifford Collord with daughter Nancy Leading the way in what would prove to be his last departure from their 1915-era quarters, 47 year-old Captain Clifford Collord and Engine Company 32 joined Engines 11 and 13, Trucks 11 and 29, Salvage 32 and Battalion 11 Chief Vernon Braden in a swift response to the Wilshire Center address. Though no external evidence of fire was noted at the nine-story…

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor Salute LAFD

    LAFD Media and Public Relations
    6 Feb 2012 | 11:00 am
    LOS ANGELES - The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor paid a special visit to the Los Angeles Civic Center on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 to thank the Los Angeles Fire Department for supporting their organization throughout the 2011 holiday season. Extending appreciation to members of the LAFD for their support, the Club's Interim Executive Director Tony Tripp and Special Events Marketing Director Deanna Deering were joined by Director of Development Derald Sidler in thanking firefighters on behalf of the Club's Board of Directors and the 8,000 youth the club serves annually.

  • Early Morning Accident Critically Injures Six in South Los Angeles

    LAFD Media and Public Relations
    3 Feb 2012 | 7:38 am
    South Los Angeles - An early morning traffic collision critically injured six patients and brought nearly 50 Firefighters to the scene. At 2:47 am on Friday, February 3, 2012, Firefighters responded to the intersection of West Florence Avenue and South Halldale Avenue for a reported "traffic collision." First arriving resources noted several victims lying in the middle of the street but could identify only a single vehicle. Immediately, additional resources were requested to the scene of this "multi-casualty-incident" (MCI).  …

  • Los Angeles Fire Department Settles EEOC Harassment & Retaliation Case

    LAFD Media and Public Relations
    1 Feb 2012 | 5:42 pm
    A situation of significant concern took place within the Los Angeles Fire Department that violated the Department's zero tolerance for harassment. The City of Los Angeles and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently reached a settlement agreement regarding a claim of harassment and retaliation brought forth by an active member of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Our agency is committed to providing and maintaining a work place free of harassment for all of our employees and is equally committed to ensuring that every employment policy and practice is administered in a manner which…

  • Major Emergency Structure Fire Injures Firefighter

    LAFD Media and Public Relations
    30 Jan 2012 | 9:10 pm
    SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES - Over 100 Los Angeles Firefighters battled a Major Emergency Structure Fire in a furniture warehouse, doing business as C&L Furniture. One firefighter sustained minor burns from the intense heat. On January 30th, 2012, just after 8 AM, firefighters arrived in less than three minutes to 6245 South Manhattan Place. Fortunately, occupants had just exited the 100' x 60' metal clad commercial building that was rapidly filling with black smoke and fire. It was quickly realized that a long battle was about to begin, and additional…
 
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  • The Sorry Ms. Jackson

    2 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    If you missed the angry shrieks coming from South Florida last week, let us be the first to inform you: Comedian-turned-pundit Victoria Jackson did not particularly enjoy last week's cover story about her ("Tea Party Princess," by Gus Garcia-Roberts). In fact, in a screed posted on the website sh...

  • In Lockup Five Nights, Santa Monica Man Hadn't Memorized Friends' Phone Numbers

    2 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    Where was Stephen Petrick? That was the question among his friends in mid-November after the 67-year-old retiree suddenly disappeared. At the time, no one knew that he had been trying to help a pregnant woman kick a nasty heroin habit by locking her inside his Santa Monica home so she coul...

  • Dastardly Deeds in Darts

    2 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    It's not easy to piss off a bunch of beer-guzzling darts players. On the whole, the barroom sport, popular in Los Angeles locales like Hollywood, Santa Monica and Woodland Hills, tends to attract mild-mannered, blue-collar guys, artists and musicians — people with sure hands and a hearty se...

  • Crenshaw/LAX Light Rail Misses Airport by a Mile

    2 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    As they tout a posh redo of the Tom Bradley International Terminal meant to reposition LAX as a travel hub for the new millennium, Los Angeles leaders are creating a potentially hobbling obstacle for the airport. The other big mass-transit infrastructure project nearby, the "Crenshaw/LAX" Metro l...

  • The Super Bowl Prostitution Hoax

    2 Feb 2012 | 2:00 am
    Indianapolis is bracing for war. It’s Super Bowl week, after all. Time for the Annual Invasion of the Hookers, which promises to be as harrowing as the Ottoman Empire’s advance on Crete in 1647, though with considerably more nudity. Yes, one of America’s great urban legen...
 
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    Travelin' Local

  • The Best Places in Southern California to go Whale Watching- A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

    Sandy Schroeder
    7 Feb 2012 | 10:52 am
    It’s Whale Watching Time in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties. Now through April see the Gray Whales, and from May to October see the Blue Whales, in Los Angeles, Marina Del Rey, Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Newport, Dana Point, and San Diego With summer like weather upon us, Southern California is a target rich area for the whale migrations of fifty foot grays and hundred foot blue whales.  To capture this wondrous display of nature’s most magnificent creatures and inspiration in the water, or from land–here’s Travelin’ Local’s Annual Edition…

  • Street Food in San Diego: Tacos and Churros

    Mary Desjean
    5 Feb 2012 | 1:20 pm
    San Diego has a distinct advantage over virtually most other U.S. cities when it comes to being next door to Mexico. We claim bragging rights, because we have really awesome Mexican food available to us around the clock—24/7/365. Why go to a chain Mexican restaurant when you can happily indulge in Taco shops without ever crossing the International Border? With a slew of options to choose from, it can be hard for visitors and locals alike to find a stellar place to grab the standard of Mexican food–a good, street style Taco! That being said, there’s one place just next to Downtown…

  • This Weekend’s Orange County Calendar

    Sandy Schroeder
    3 Feb 2012 | 7:58 pm
    What’s up for this weekend?  You’ll find it all right here,  plus upcoming February events. Welcome to Travelin’ Local’s  round-up of  Music, Arts, Sports, Children’s Programs, Community Events and more. Come Fly Away, Twyla Tharp/Frank Sinatra, Segerstrom Hall, Jan. 31-Feb. 5 Come see the new Broadway musical that brings together the legendary music of Frank Sinatra and the creative choreography of Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp (Movin’ Out). Twyla and Sinatra have a long history of interpreting the magic of love and this musical is the culmination of  her famed…

  • Startin Frum Skratch Records – Where Everybody Plays their Role

    D. J. Schwartz
    3 Feb 2012 | 11:44 am
    Recently, I was fortunate to meet up with a local guy here, DeAngelo Edmonson, who has developed one of the more unique record labels I’ve ever come across. Having a lot of experience in business, of course, naturally I’ve had my fair share of dealings in the Independent Music Label sector. But this story is hardly about me–it’s about DeAngelo aka “Quincy Bones” the young man I happened to befriend–and after time he began to tell me about his record label and its credos, its dedication to local talent, how it gives back to the community and most…

  • From “Hipster America” the 11th Most Hip City is San Diego!

    D. J. Schwartz
    2 Feb 2012 | 9:56 pm
    What if the  hipsters in San Diego made the ultimate  sacrifice to don even tighter jeans, (than usual) show more skin than their cut-off jean shorts currently reveal, and decided to grow more daring moustache and facial-hair configurations. Then San Diego might qualify in Priceonomics‘ top-ten list of the “Most Hipster Places in America.” But for now, San Diego finished 11th, just behind Honolulu. The price-guide website compiled the list of most-hip cities by looking at the number of fixed-gear bicycles (aka “fixies”) for sale per capita in 96 cities across…
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  • Must-Have Book: 'City of Angels: In and Around Los Angeles'

    7 Feb 2012 | 6:10 pm
    CC and I read a lot of books. One, however, stands out not only because of its intricately illustrated pages and fun, kid-friendly facts, but also because of its familiarity. "City of Angels: In and Around Los Angeles," written by Julie Jaskol & Brian Lewis and illustrated by Elisa Kleven, is a magical and informative book perfect for little Angeleno explorers.Pat, who blogs at Eating LA, passed it along to me a few years ago, and CC and I have gotten such enjoyment out of it the more we've explored the city ourselves.The colorful pages show a bustling Chinatown, Griffith Park…

  • Super Bowl Commercials: Yep, We Watched Them!

    6 Feb 2012 | 1:22 pm
    While Ian was happy to watch the New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots last night during Super Bowl XLVI -- he's a New Yorker, after all -- CC and I were happy to watch commercials and indulge in terrible foods such as pizza and brownies. Well, we all did that.You might remember my post about a certain LA-centric ad, but I wanted to include a few more here that made me smile:

  • Giveaway: 'Dino Dan: Dino Trackers' DVD

    3 Feb 2012 | 11:28 am
    Do you know the difference between a Brachiosaurus and a Diplodocus? CC does now, thanks to "Dino Dan."CC has caught a few episodes of the paleontology-friendly kid series on Nick Jr., and she's learned even more dino tidbits from the new NCircle Entertainment DVD "Dino Dan: Dino Trackers" ($12.99) that I received for review. (I'm giving away 1 copy of the DVD, too, thanks to NCircle!)If you haven't seen the show, "Dino Dan" is a live-action/CG-animated show that spotlights 10-year-old Dan, who's obsessed with dinosaurs. He imagines them in his everyday life -- at school, at home, trotting…

  • Giveaway: 'Expressing Motherhood' Tickets

    1 Feb 2012 | 12:15 pm
    Happy February! I have some great news. "Expressing Motherhood," the live show in which moms offer entertaining tales about raising little ones (and big ones), is coming back to Los Angeles in March. Not only that, but I'm giving away a pair of tickets to one of the shows. (See below.)If you haven't seen a performance of "Expressing Motherhood," I highly recommend it. I attended one of the Mother's Day shows last year, and it was both poignant and hilarious. Created by two moms, Lindsay Kavet and Jessica Cribbs, the show features real moms who write and perform their own work.On stage at the…

  • Ferris Bueller Visits Los Angeles

    31 Jan 2012 | 11:04 pm
    Have you seen this adorably funny (pre) Super Bowl ad for Honda? Ferris Bueller, aka Matthew Broderick, has grown up and apparently moved from Chicago to Los Angeles.I love the places he visits while playing hooky from work, a la high school circa 1986. Did you notice Pacific Park, in addition to the Museum of Natural History and Chinatown?
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  • POLL: Who is Your Favorite American Idol Judge?

    admin
    20 Jan 2012 | 10:43 am
    American Idol is back and in full swing and it appears the talent pool is higher than we have seen in a long time. THIS should be an amazing season. Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler have a great chemistry together, and the first two shows have been a lot of fun to watch. [...]You just finished reading POLL: Who is Your Favorite American Idol Judge?! Consider leaving a comment!

  • New Van Halen Video: Tattoo

    admin
    10 Jan 2012 | 7:25 pm
    It has been a very long time, but it’s finally here. Brand new Van Halen with David Lee Roth on the vocals! Check out their new song and video…Tattoo Let us know what you think!!!! MAKE SOME NOISE!!!!! You just finished reading New Van Halen Video: Tattoo! Consider leaving a comment!You just finished reading New Van Halen Video: Tattoo! Consider leaving a comment!

  • Celebrity Chef Busted for Shoplifting Food?

    admin
    9 Jan 2012 | 3:31 pm
    It appears that a UK celebrity chef has been popped for stealing some food items from a supermarket. According to the Washington Post, Antony Worrall Thompson was arrested Friday after reportedly stealing cheese and wine from a Tesco store in the posh riverside town of Henley-on-Thames, west of London. We can’t make this stuff up! [...]You just finished reading Celebrity Chef Busted for Shoplifting Food?! Consider leaving a comment!

  • Snoop Dogg Busted with Weed on Tour Bus

    admin
    9 Jan 2012 | 3:20 pm
    Snoop Dogg was rolling through Texas minding his own business when the police stopped him and let their dogs out, the drug sniffing kind of dogs. According to TMZ, Snoop was arrested at a border patrol checkpoint in Sierra Blanca. If you remember, this was the same checkpoint that busted old Willie Nelson back in [...]You just finished reading Snoop Dogg Busted with Weed on Tour Bus! Consider leaving a comment!

  • Is Jon Bon Jovi Dead? The Answer is NO!

    admin
    19 Dec 2011 | 5:46 pm
    Twitter was buzzing today with a fake story that Jon Bon Jovi had died today. We are happy to say that Bon Jovi is alive and well, and even performing at a charity event. (This was all confirmed by his rep). Silly Twitter, death hoaxes are for Justin Bieber. This photo was just sent out [...]You just finished reading Is Jon Bon Jovi Dead? The Answer is NO! ! Consider leaving a comment!
 
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