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Food & Drink | Food
A Gorgeous New Cocktail Bar Opens Inside Historic LA Bradbury Building - Eater LA
The 128-year-old building, used as a backdrop for films like Blade Runner, gets a new limited-time drink spot
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
Los Angeles was voted the most expensive, inconvenient city in North America. Congrats?
On the flip side, we’re the most creative city on the continent.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The story Oki-Dog, L.A.’s legendary punk hangout
“It took a commitment to eat an Oki dog.” Throughout the late 1970s and early '80s, Los Angeles punks found refuge and community at a place serving food that people with more refined palates considered outrageous. This is the history of Oki-Dog.
Food & Drink | Restaurants
14 Delightfully Decadent Chocolate Treats in Los Angeles
Hot chocolate, bonbons, ice cream, and more
News | News
Los Angeles City Councilors Each Employ Between 22 to 36 Aides, Some Making Over $100K
The spendthrift Los Angeles City Council – a city $5.1 billion in debt – allows each council members to employ
Advice & Self-Help | dating, relationships
This is LA: Julie Ferman - YouTube
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Food & Drink | Food
The Best Hamburgers for Pickup & Delivery Near Me | October 2020
Wondering where to eat the best hamburgers with kids in Los Angeles? Try one of these places where you can find Los Angeles' best hamburgers.
Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories
L.A. Animal Services to Reduces Adoption Fees for Larger Dogs thru Oct. 18 | KFI AM 640
Los Angeles Animal Services began offering discounted adoption fees for its “larger breeds'' of dogs starting today thru Oct. 18.
News | The News
LA County Reports Fewer Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases For First Time Since June, Could Start Granting Waivers to Open Classrooms
The number of daily coronavirus infections continued to drop Tuesday in Los Angeles County, falling below the 1,000 mark for the first time since early June and...
Food & Drink | Food
Iconic Stan’s Donuts Westwood Saved By Equally-Old LA Doughnut Shop - Eater LA
Fans were sad to learn in April that owner Stan Berman was retiring after 55 years, but now 64-year-old Primo’s Donuts is on to revive the shop
Family & Parenting | Kids
L.A. Teachers Union: Schools Can’t Reopen Unless Charter Schools Shut Down, Police Defunded - California Globe
In what appears to be a labor union power play, the United Teachers Los Angeles union announced Friday that Los Angeles Unified District schools
Family & Parenting | Kids
Best Bike Paths for Kids in Los Angeles, CA
Whether your kids are newly-minted two-wheeled warriors or still rocking the training wheels, visit one of these awesome bike trails in LA.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
8 Places From Southern California's Past That We Will Never Stop Missing
These destinations may no longer exist in Southern California, but that sure doesn't stop us from all the fond memories.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Ten Really Cool Places For Geeks & Nerds To Visit In Los Angeles - Your Mileage May Vary
A while back we wrote about places in New York City that would be perfect for geeks and nerds. Of course, the Big Apple isn’t the only place with such locations; Los Angeles has more than its share of stuff for geeks and nerds to enjoy… Eighty Two Eig
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
'Fed up' with homeless camps, L.A. County joins case to restore its right to clear them
L.A. County's Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to draft an amicus brief that urges the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a challenge to Martin vs. City of Boise.
Food & Drink | Food
LA’s 14 Most Delectable Doughnut Shops
Old school and new, deep-fried and delicious
Family & Parenting | Kids
Best Train and Railroad-Related Attractions in Los Angeles for Kids
Los Angeles has many train-related attractions. Here you'll find the best places in LA to take your train-crazy kid.
Music | Music
The Halibuts Surf Band Reunion 25.10.1986
South Bay Surf Band Reunion 25.10.1986 Usa Feat. Paul Johnson & Eddie Bertrand
Music | Music
Tijuana Panthers are fierce
Everyone in the Long Beach-based band—Daniel Michicoff on bass, Phil Shaheen on drums and Chad Wachtel on guitar—has been playing music in one form or another for half their lives, but the trio didn’t form Tijuana Panthers until the mid-2000s.
Politics | Politics
LA teachers strike was a fight about charter schools, not students
Don't let myths perpetuate a massive, outdated system. The hope for students lies in charter schools. That's what public education should look like.
Miscellaneous | The Hometown
LA Council Members Want To Restrict Contributions From Big Developers: LAist
Developers of large residential and commercial buildings would be barred from contributing if their projects require approvals from city officials.
Music | Music
The Bomboras - Lil' Drummer Boy (The Little Drummer Boy Surf Instrumental)
Available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/swingin-singles/id511379176 From '' Swingin' Singles '' Label: Dionysus Records -- ID123342 Format: C...
Family & Parenting | Kids
19 Holiday Light Displays That Sparkle All Season
Get inspired by these lightacular homes and festive neighborhoods. The best places to see Christmas lights in the greater Los Angeles area.
Food & Drink | Food
Best Hamburger Spots for Los Angeles Kids
Wondering where to eat the best hamburgers with kids in Los Angeles? Try one of these places where you can find Los Angeles' best hamburgers.
Food & Drink | Food
The Best Ice Cream in Los Angeles
Some of Red Tricycle's favorite frozen treats around Los Angeles: Ice Cream, Fro-yo, Gelato...yum!
Family & Parenting | Kid's
What Every New LA Mom Needs to Know
All the resources you need to know (after having a baby) in Los Angeles.
Miscellaneous | The Hometown
48 Awesome Things To Do in L.A. This Weekend! (6-29-18 to 7-1-18)
This weekend, from Friday, June 29 to Sunday, July 1, features Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo, a Norton Simon's A Night in Focus, Summer Happenings at the Broad, Chinatown Summer Nights, a Pirate Invasion in Long Beach, a block party in Venice, and MUCH mor
Family & Parenting | Kids
Things to Do in Mar Vista with Kids
From coffee and bowling to farmer's markets and time travel trinkets, Mar Vista should be on your bucket list of places to visit with kids.
Food & Drink | LA Spots
The Best Themed Bars In Los Angeles
Sometimes you want to add an extra twist to a cocktail-infused evening. Whether you're looking for a blast from the past, or a futuristic gaming world, LA has you covered with its array of themed bars serving up endless entertainment. Join us with Ja
Food & Drink | Food
The Best Ramen Bowls in Los Angeles | Discover Los Angeles | California
No matter where you are in L.A., there is always a very good bowl of ramen within reach. Read on to find out where to find comfort in this noodle-broth dynamo of a city.
Miscellaneous | The Hometown
April's Best Classic and Indie Movie Screenings in L.A. - Los Angeles Magazine
From Old Hollywood epics to an epic “Wayne’s World” party
Food & Drink | Food
Stepping Back in Time at Rae’s – Palisades News
By Bob Vickrey Special to the Palisades News You’ve driven by it numerous times on Pico Boulevard, but like most Westsiders, you’ve probably never considered stopping for a meal at this old-fashion…
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
Developers Transforming Westside Pavillion Mall Into Creative Office Space
A major mall in L.A. is going away.
News | The News
How can a place with 58,000 homeless people continue to function?
From dirty streets to wildfires to viral outbreaks, homelessness impacts us all. There is no passing the buck.
Food & Drink | Food
LA's Oldest Restaurant Keeps a 130-Year Diner Tradition Alive
Saugus Cafe serves a side of history with every meal
Family & Parenting | Kids
Discover the Very Best Kids Menus in LA
These date night worthy spots all have kids menus that go waaaay beyond bland burgers and mystery meat nuggets!
News | Interesting Stories
Firefighters Face Largest Fire In Los Angeles History
A historic brush fire ravaged almost 5,900 acres of land in California as over 1,000 firefighters continued to push back the flames, KABC, a Los Angeles-based ABC affiliate reports Sunday morning.
Sports | NBA
Lakers are fined $500,000 for tampering with Paul George
The penalty stems from a conversation between Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and George’s agent, Aaron Mintz.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Cats have left their mark all over Los Angeles history
From showbiz cats to beloved school cats, L.A. has been home to many important felines, which makes it the quintessential cat town.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
The Mystery of L.A. Billboard Diva Angelyne's Real Identity Is Finally Solved
Way before Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian, the enigmatic blonde bombshell was famous for being famous, perpetually driving the streets of Hollywood in that pink Corvette. But her true identity has remained secret all these years … until now.
Pets & Animals | Rescue Organizations
PetSpace Is Now Open and It’s Doggone Amazing
More than just the best new pet adoption place in town, this new space is learning lab, meet & greet center and interactive pet hub.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
On an Echo Park corner, Jonathan Gold finds the neighborhood pizzeria reinvented
Cosa Buona, from chef Zach Pollack, is like your local pizza parlor but better. You haven't had finer mozzarella sticks. "Chopped salad" doesn't do it justice. Get sausage and mustard green pizza.
Miscellaneous | Local Flavor
How Baxter Became One of L.A.’s Steepest Streets
With its 32 percent grade, how did Baxter Street ever get built?
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
The Perfect Day in Koreatown, LA
Inside the “capital” of Asian America.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Talking with John T. Edge about Southern food, in and out of L.A.
Author John T. Edge talks about his latest book, "The Potlikker Papers," a food history of the South
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Move Over, Royal Tenenbaums: Meet the Mighty Franks
Michael Frank’s memoir tells of growing up in Laurel Canyon under the spell of a glamorous aunt who was part Mame, part Mommie Dearest.
Food & Drink | LA Spots
26 Totally Fun Things To Do in L.A. This Week You Need to Know About [5-30-17 to 6-2-17]
This week, from Tuesday, May 30 to Friday, June 2, features Prom Night at the Museum of Broken Relationships, the Venice Pride Block Party, the Pancake & Booze Art Show, the kickoff of Grand Performances 2017, First Fridays, and LOTS more.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Best Community Pools for Los Angeles Families
When your backyard splash pool just doesn’t cut it anymore, check out these clean, local, convenient LA Community pools to take a plunge.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Why are doughnut boxes pink? The answer could only come out of Southern California
Everyone in Los Angeles knows what comes in a pink box: doughnuts. But the story behind those boxes is seldom told.
Music | Music
Jon and the Nightriders at the Whiskey-A-Go-Go 1981
Rare footage of Jon and the Nightriders playing 'The Wedge', a Dick Dale classic, at the Whiskey-a-go-go circa 1981. John Blair, Dusty Watson, Dave Wronski, ...
Sports | NBA
LaMarcus Aldridge will be out an 'indefinite period' due to a minor heart arrhythmia
The San Antonio Spurs, gearing for a shot at the top spot in the Western Conference standings during the season’s final month, will lose one of its best players to a frightening condition. LaMarcus Aldridge, the five-time All-Star that signed with the t
Family & Parenting | Kids
Best Indoor Rock Climbing Gym in Los Angeles
California's biggest indoor rock climbing gym just opened near LAX, and it’s the spot where kids can climb, hop and race to the top of walls
Family & Parenting | Kids
Just Re-Opened: Skypark at Santa’s Village
Fun, forest and fantasy, all rolled into one, just like the old commercials promised, now at the re-opened Santa's Village!
Miscellaneous | Local Flavor
How Did L.A. Become a City of Palms? And Other Questions About California's Trees
Q&A with historian Jared Farmer, author of "Trees in Paradise: A California History."
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Jonathan Gold goes on a holiday tamale crawl across L.A.
I don’t think you can find them all on Google, but this is probably the 12th or 13th time I have been assigned to write a year-end tamale piece, and for almost all of them I have made the rounds of more or less the same Boyle Heights tamaleros before de
Family & Parenting | Kids
Where to Go Ice Skating in LA
Ice skating rinks in LA are offering a winter wonderland for the whole family! Find our picks for the best kid-friendly rinks in Los Angeles
Family & Parenting | Kids
Snow Day LA for the Whole Family
Check out this "snow park" that is now open a few miles from Downtown Los Angeles.
Sports | My Sporting News
Trojans, Bruins Set To Revive Rivalry
In the Los Angeles college football rivalry, USC and UCLA meet at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.
Miscellaneous | Local Flavor
When Oil Derricks Ruled the L.A. Landscape | KCET
Vintage photos reveal a time when Southern California was a forest of oil derricks.
Miscellaneous | Local Flavor
Video: A Train Ride Down PCH in 1898 | KCET
The train tunnel in this 1898 film is now where Interstate 10 turns into Pacific Coast Highway.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Pick a Peck of Perfect Pumpkins: LA’s Best Patches
Pick the perfect pumpkin at one of LA's premiere patches.
Sports | MLB
Jose Fernandez outshines Clayton Kershaw, who makes history in his return
We didn't quite see vintage Kershaw on Friday night, but his Marlins counterpart was dominant
Family & Parenting | Kids
Perfect Playdates for After-School Fun
Uh-oh. It's your turn to host the playdate and you're fresh out of fresh ideas. We've got your covered with these cool outings!
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Here are some of the darkest true-crime stories from California
Good morning, it is Monday, Sept. 5 . On this sunny Labor Day, we are taking a detour into noir. There’s been quite a bit of true-crime reporting in the Essential California newsletter the past week because of The Times’ series “Framed,” about a
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
In L.A., a walkable neighborhood comes at a price
Nobody walks in L.A., as the saying goes.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Time Saving Apps LA Parents Can’t Live Without
Drive through coffee finder, cars cleaned while you work, laundry picked up and even find perfect parking spots: these time saving LA apps do it all!
Food & Drink | Food
There’s No Place Like Home: Eats for Transplants
Here's where you can introduce your LA babies to the hometown eats you grew up on!
Miscellaneous | Local Flavor
Laws That Shaped L.A.: How Bunker Hill Lost its Victorians
How did all the grand mansions of Bunker Hill get demolished? Blame a 1949 law that pushed forward the agenda of "redevelopment."
Family & Parenting | Kids
Dive Into Fun at LA’s Most Awesome Aquariums
See a shark, touch a turtle, oogle octipi! Here are our favorite places for kids to get interactive with marine life in LA.
News | That's News to Me
The 'Grim Sleeper' is sentenced to death for string of murders - LA Times
A man approached Laura Moore at a bus stop in the spring of 1984 and offered a warning: You shouldn’t be out here alone.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Thousands of lives could be saved in California by stricter air pollution limits, study finds
More than 2,000 Southern Californians die early each year from polluted air, and the region would benefit the most of anywhere in the country from reducing ozone and fine particle pollution below current federal limits, a new study has found.
Miscellaneous | The Hometown
Six Great LA “Lakes”
Natural lakes are a rarity in Southern California but maybe it doesn’t matter if a lake in LA is “real” or not. Whether it’s fishing, boating, birding, or picnicking, here are six great bodies of water we call “lakes” of greater LA.
Food & Drink | Food
Now Clucking: Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
We know where you can find the very best fried chicken in town. Seriously.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
L.A. County will try to house 100 homeless youths in 100 days
Los Angeles Homeless Services officials will attempt to place 100 homeless youths in safe and stable housing within 100 days, according to a new goal announced Tuesday.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Where to get ice cream and gelato in and around Los Angeles
A guide to the best places to get ice cream and gelato in the Los Angeles area
Family & Parenting | Kids
Best Outdoor Swimming Holes in Los Angeles
From the Rock Pool in Malibu to Eaton Canyon Falls, Los Angeles has plenty of swimming water-holes to help you beat the heat this summer.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
9 Only in LA Things You Gotta See to Believe
Chicken boys and giant clown ballerinas can only be found in the City of Angels. See what other local silly sights delight young explorers.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Bike Riding Lessons That Get Little Riders Rolling
Check out our favorite places in LA that offer bike riding lessons to kids (minus the tears or fears) and get your mini-cyclist rolling in no time!
Family & Parenting | Kids
A Foodie Paradise For All Ages: The New Smorgasburg LA
Sure, it's the hottest new foodie spot in town, but should you bring the kids? (Hint: resoundingly, YES!)
Family & Parenting | Kids
50 Fun Summer Activities for LA Kids
Need a few ideas to keep kids entertained during these long, lazy summer days? Check out Red Tricycle's list of fun summer activities here!
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
You’d never believe this serene hike is just outside DTLA
This centrally located Mt. Washington walk is freeway close and just minutes from downtown Los Angeles. But it gets off the beaten path quickly and offers serenity, silence and solitude.
Family & Parenting | Kids
2 Summer Spots for Picnic, Play & a Serenade
Summer nights at LACMA and Descanso each offer two chances a week for families to picnic, play and catch a concert.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Everyone Walk the Dinosaur!
Check out the Los Angeles Dinosaur exhibits with your Super Silly Sauruses!
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
How vegetarians, gluten-frees, grain-frees and other L.A. food tribes ruined my BBQ tradition
Friday Night Barbecue — or #FNBBQ, because everything in Los Angeles needs a hashtag — began as a simple affair. It suited my preference for a lazy style of entertaining, one where you hose down the furniture beforehand and the melamine plates after
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
Where to Watch July 4th Fireworks in LA
Fourth of July is fast approaching and we have plenty of suggestions for where to see some of the many fireworks shows around the country. Whether you're looking for a front-row seat or a spot away from the crowds, we've got you covered.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Best Community Pools for Los Angeles Families
When your backyard splash pool just doesn’t cut it anymore, check out these clean, local, convenient LA Community pools to take a plunge.
Family & Parenting | Kids
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for… Pudding?!
Little Spoon frozen pudding offers a new summer treat that will make kids and adults pop with delight.
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Giant space shuttle tank arrives in L.A. by sea - LA Times
The space shuttle external tank known as ET-94 never flew, but it finished a decidedly different journey, by sea, early Wednesday when it docked in Marina del Rey atop a sea barge.
Food & Drink | Food
The Best Fried Chicken in Los Angeles | KCET
There are so many varieties of this American classic. Whether you prefer them coated in a sweet chili sauce or paired with tabasco maple butter, there's really something for everyone's fried chicken cravings.
Miscellaneous | Local Flavor
When the Hippodrome Was Hip: The Looff Carousel and the Era of Seaside Amusement
Over 90 years of exposure to sea salt and smog seems to have settled a permanent coat of sticky dust over the Santa Monica Hippodromes walls.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Make a Splash at SoCal’s Great Wolf Lodge
Get ready to make a splash at Southern California's newest theme park for family fun.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Best Hamburger Joints for Los Angeles kids
Wondering where to eat the best hamburgers with kids in Los Angeles? Try one of these places where you can find Los Angeles' best hamburgers for children.
News | That's News to Me
Protests rage outside Trump rally in Orange County; 17 arrested, police car smashed - LA Times
Hundreds of demonstrators filled the street outside the Orange County amphitheater where Donald Trump held a rally Thursday night, stomping on cars, hurling rocks at motorists and forcefully declaring their opposition to the Republican presidential candi
Pets & Animals | Animal Rescue Stories
Los Angeles Is Very Close To Becoming An Official 'No Kill' City: LAist
Back in 2011, the Los Angeles City Council signed off on a ‘No Kill Los Angeles’ pledge to make L.A. an official ‘no kill’ animal shelter town by 2017.
Miscellaneous | Local Flavor
6 Grand Estates of a Bygone Era | KCET
Explore the opulence of yesteryear and experience the grandeur of a bygone era—from the mountains and valley to the beach.
Family & Parenting | Kids
A Magical Brunch at the Magic Castle
Hocus Pocus? Abra Cadabra? Pretty Please? You'll need the magic word to get access to the Magic Castle (don't worry, they'll tell you if you can't guess) for their astounding brunch, the only time kids are allowed in the hallowed, haunted halls.
Sports | MLB
Los Angeles Dodgers overcome injuries to stamp historic start
With a 7-0 loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday night, the Padres became the first major league team to be shut out in their first three games of a season.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Strawberry Picking Farms Near Los Angeles
Strawberry season is in full swing! Come and explore these 3 sweet u pick strawberry farms with LA kids.
News | Interesting Stories
LA Parking Restrictions Also Confusing To City Parking Engineers
A parking management engineer says they do not have a "comprehensive database" of which parking restrictions correspond with which streets.
Food & Drink | Food
Shake Shack Comes to LA
It's been a long time coming. Shake Shack has opened in Los Angeles, prime In-N-Out territory. Let the battle of the burgers commence.
Family & Parenting | Kids
The Best Hot (And Cold!) Chocolates for Cocoa Lovin’ Kids
Here are the very best decadent drink emporiums in town that will delight your kids whether the weather is frightful or delightful.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Sneak Peek: Harry Potter’s Wizarding World Hits Hollywood
Don your robes, have wands at the ready and get ready to enter a magical world. Get a sneek peek at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Hollywood!
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
You Can Take a Train to the Beach Starting in Spring
A long-awaited light-rail train from downtown to the beach will become reality May 20, Metro CEO Phil Washington announced today. The Expo Line will extend 6.6 miles from Venice and Robertson boulevards in Culver City to Colorado Avenue and Fourth Street
Family & Parenting | Kids
Great Eateries That Come With a Side of Entertainment for Kids
Are you ready for a meal where you can actually taste your food, not just dine and dash? Sounds like you need one of our favorite spots, where kid sized fun comes with the meal.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Best Indoor Playgrounds in Los Angeles
Rain or shine! From Under the Sea Indoor Playground to The Coop; we've rounded up our favorite indoor playgrounds in Los Angeles!
Family & Parenting | Kids
Soups On! 7 Slurp-Worthy LA Spots
When winter's chill rattles your bones, warm up with some of the best soups in town that no kid can resist.
Food & Drink | Restaurants
Is this the rarest sandwich in L.A.? You can only get it once a month
If you're looking for a truly great sandwich, head to Boyle Heights. More specifically, head to the Primera Taza Coffee House across from Mariachi Plaza, where co-owner Chuy Tovar and his wife, Rosalinda Hernandez, are making two kinds of lonche
Family & Parenting | Kids
Summer Camps You Gotta Sign Up For Today
Avoid wait list purgatory! You've got to sign up for the coolest summer camps now; these are so popular they fill up *fast*.
Miscellaneous | Local Flavor
Prisoners of Fame: Falcon Lair, Rudolph Valentino, Doris Duke, and the Cult of Celebrity Death | Lost Landmarks | Departures
In the 1920s, Hollywood heartthrob Rudolph Valentino retreated behind the walls of his estate, Falcon Lair, until his flame was snuffed out by his own self-destruction. Falcon Lair is proof that all that glitters is not gold.
Sports | NFL
St. Louis Rams relocate to Los Angeles
The Rams are heading back to Los Angeles and might be joined by the Chargers as the result of the NFL owners' vote Tuesday on relocation.
Food & Drink | Restaurants
Looking for a great burger? Head to this liquor store in Boyle Heights
Forget for a moment the burger stand’s novel setting – in a far corner of a renowned and sprawling liquor store in Boyle Heights, with 1,300 brands of beer and almost as many tequilas. No man is an aisle, but if I were one, I&rsquo
Pets & Animals | Rescue Organizations
Rescue From The Hart - Los Angeles Dog Rescue
Rescue From The Hart is Annie Hart's ground-breaking Los Angeles dog rescue that works with the community to effect change. Join our village today!
Sports | NBA
Kobe Bryant to retire after this season: 'My body knows it's time to say goodbye' - LA Times
Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant announced that the current NBA season will be the final one of his storied career.
Miscellaneous | Local Flavor
Holy Cross Cemetery: A Catholic Oasis with a Macabre Twist
From the first Korean saint to the first dracula (aka Bela Lugosi), diverse tales of people from many different continents are all united by a single religion at this Culver City cemetery.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
The Big Parade: L.A.'s Most Ambitious Walking Tour - CityLab
Who says no one walks in L.A.? The Big Parade is a two-day walk in Los Angeles. It includes about 100 public stairways over 35 miles, from downtown to Mt. Hollywood. The walk runs on a timetable, and is designed as a series of attached loops, so that people can come and go as they please.
Miscellaneous | The Hometown
Enjoying laid-back summer vibes in the City of Angels: A guide
How do you know it’s summer in the land of eternal good weather? The light gets even more golden, and the opportunities to actually use that picnic basket you’ve moved with four times abound. You can use the plastic champagne glasses, and real cloth napkins and everything.
Sports | NBA
The Clippers' new logo and uniforms are here, and yes, these are real
The unofficial designs for the Los Angeles Clippers' new logos and uniforms have been out there in the Internet ether and making the rounds since Paul Lukas of UniWatch published leaked graphics in April.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
L.A.'s Historic Hiking Destinations
There are plenty of Los Angeles hikes for those that enjoy a bit of beautiful decay.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
After breakup, her crash course in returning to the JDate scene
I thought I had it all. The perfect Jewish boyfriend, a brag-worthy job that
Food & Drink | Restaurants
Looking for Khinkalis? Old Village in Glendale has them
If you are anything like me, you turned to this week’s review of Tumanyan Khinkali Factory hoping to find news of a new, Georgian restaurant serving something close to the cooking you find at the better places in Brooklyn’s Brighton Beac
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Q&A: Kitchen talk with Sylvie Curry of 'Lady of Q'
Think you've got winning barbecue? It's one thing to be a weekend warrior at a summer cookout, but it's another thing entirely to enter a formal competition. Sylvie Curry has been involved in championship barbecue for about 10 years, first as part of the&
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
12 Things You Should Never Do In LA
It's no secret that Los Angeles is one of most sprawling cities in the world, making it impossible to see all, or even most, of it in one trip.
Miscellaneous | Local Flavor
How L.A. Celebrated Sunset Boulevard's Opening in 1904
Sunset may have been its name, but the boulevard's grand opening on May 14, 1904, marked the dawning of a new age in Los Angeles.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
L.A. City Council calls for new plan to get homeless off the streets
Signaling a more assertive approach on homelessness, five Los Angeles City Council members introduced a measure Wednesday aimed at developing a comprehensive plan for getting 23,000 transients off the streets and into housing.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
William Shatner: Solve California drought with Seattle pipeline - LA Times
Actor William Shatner is hoping to save California from further drought by proposing an enterprise of his own — importing water from the Seattle area, where rain is plentiful.
History | Los Angeles History
11 Los Angeles secrets you didn't know existed
Including invisible oil derricks, underground prohibition tunnels, and
Miscellaneous | Local Flavor
L.A. ON LP: The Search for Locations on Classic Album Covers
Oliver Wang explores the different locations and time eras that are captured in the LP art of L.A.
Miscellaneous | Local Flavor
A Whimpering Roar: The Old Griffith Park Zoo, Then and Now | Lost Landmarks | Departures Columns | KCET
Parts of the old zoo at Griffith Park still stand, and they are moving reminders that sometimes humans just don't know best when it comes to animals.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
What Wally's founder Steve Wallace is drinking now
Back in 1968 when Steve Wallace opened Wally’s Wines and Spirits, it was strictly a neighborhood liquor store — with some wine. That was long before the store, which moved several times before ending up in its current location on Westwood Boul
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Romantic beach picnic goes from Tom Hanks, to Paul Rudd to Chevy Chase
L.A. Affairs is our weekly column about the current dating scene in and around Los Angeles -- and finding romance in a wired world. If you've got a story to tell, we want to hear it. We pay $300 per published column. Past columns and submission guidelines
Food & Drink | Restaurants
Seven places to get great finger-lickin' chicken wings in L.A.
Eating chicken wings could be considered a sport. There's an art to nibbling every morsel of chicken from the bone, and licking every bit of sauce off your fingers takes stamina, and a palate of steel.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Ban on fast-food eateries in South L.A. hasn't cut obesity, study says
Seven years ago, Los Angeles made national headlines with a novel attempt to reduce obesity in South L.A. by banning new fast-food restaurants.
Food & Drink | Restaurants
Sweet sixteen: 16 L.A. chocolate and candy shops
Whether you're looking for French or Mexican handmade chocolate for beribboned boxes of candy for your kids and their friends for school Valentine’s Day parties or bags of sea salt caramels for your own habit, it's useful to have a list of local cho
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
Soon, You'll Never Have to Drop Anyone Off At LAX Ever Again - Los Angeles Magazine
If you hadn’t heard, there is finally movement to build a rail connection to LAX; a scoping meeting was even held this week on a rail station that will offer connection to the terminals via a People Mover. The plan will benefit not only transit riders, but drivers dropping up or picking folks up at the airport.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
'Parks and Recreation' co-executive producer found dead at home
A co-executive producer of NBC's
News | The News
Former Office Manager Accused Of Embezzling Nearly $350K From Riverside Police Officers' Association
A complete investigation alleges Alis Archibeque purchased personal groceries, gas, utility bills, concert tickets, jewelry, tattoos, car payments and home appliances with the RPOA credit cards.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Bruce Jenner involved in fatal crash, reportedly uninjured - AOL.com
Bruce Jenner was involved in a deadly car crash on Saturday. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed to ET that the 65-year-old Olymp...
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Little Free Libraries on the wrong side of the law
Crime, homelessness and crumbling infrastructure are still a problem in almost every part of America, but two cities have recently cracked down on one of the country's biggest problems: small community libraries where residents can share books.
Food & Drink | Restaurants
Restaurant review: Bowled over by the Bashu fish at Fang's Kitchen
Water-boiled fish is one of the most impressive dishes in the Sichuan repertoire: an enormous bowl of vegetables and broth bloodied with a half-inch of vivid chile oil. At Fang's Kitchen, the sleek new Chengdu-style Sichuan restaurant in Monterey Park, th
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Jonathan Gold drops anonymous restaurant critic mask
I have posed for pictures shrouded in gauze, wearing a dinosaur mask and shaded into a Hitchcockian silhouette. My face has been obscured by giant wineglasses, beer steins, menus, stacked dim sum steamers, Wheaties boxes, a Thomas the Tank Engine and a pe
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24 L.A. restaurants with Valentine's Day specials
Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to spoil that special someone, or revel in the fact that you're single, and don't need to buy a gift for anyone but yourself. It's also called singles awareness day, right? Whether you're solo or in a couple, if you'r
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4 places in L.A. to find great Mexican hot chocolate
There’s hot chocolate, and then there’s chocolate M exicano , a whole different beast. Mexican hot chocolate is lower on the sweet scale, less rich than European or American styles, infused with cinnamon and chile, and frothy to th
Miscellaneous | The Hometown
10 Reasons Every Angeleno Ought to Be Grateful as the New Year Approaches
Everyday I think about how appreciative I am to be an Angeleno. Even with Los Angeles already being an exciting place, it only seems to be getting better.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous Chicago
Hey, NYC and L.A., check out these $2,000 Chicago apartments
We're cluing our coast-dwelling friends into what Chicagoans already know: While our apartments aren't cheap, they're freakin' palaces compared to NYC and L.A.
Sports | Sports
VIDEO: Stadium Series gets stirring intro from Vin Scully, Bob Miller
The Stadium Series in Los Angeles got the intro it deserved from legendary broadcasters Vin Scully of the Dodgers and Bob Miller from the Kings.
