The City Council unanimously approved funding for a range of city projects and services Tuesday. $2.1 million to Tyler Technologies Inc. to upgrade the city’s finance and human resources computer systems. $253,516 for programs that aid senior citizens and low- to moderate-income Beverly Hills residents. A little more than $180,000 of the total is from this year’s estimated federal Community Development Block Grant, and the rest comes from “unallocated funds remaining from prior years,” according to a report by Human Services Administrator James Latta. $105,720 to purchase four vehicles from Galpin Ford. Two Ford Taurus sedans for the Fire Department and a Ford Edge and Explorer for the Police Department will replace “old and job-worn vehicles,” according to the agenda. $70,000 to Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. to develop “a GIS-based parking demand model and the gathering of the necessary information to begin the population of a citywide commercial parking database,” the council meeting’s agenda states. $53,032 to purchase two motorcycles for the Beverly Hills Police Department from Long Beach BMW Motorcycles. The terms of the purchase mirror the dealership’s agreement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, according to a report by the city’s Maintenance Operations Manger Fred Simonson and Fleet Manager Rene Biadoma. $47,492 to purchase a video conference system for firefighter training. $7,200 in the form of credit for future payment obligations to the Beverly Hills Little League and American Youth Soccer Organization to reimburse them for the cost of hiring TruGreen Landcare to hydro-seed areas of La Cienega Park . The next council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 21. B e sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook . Excerpt from: Council Allocates Funds for City Projects and Services
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LAist Interview: Elena Crevello and Heidi Niedermeyer, Creators of ‘Shit People in L.A. Say’
Last week, we posted a couple of videos that documented shit L.A. people say. One of those videos, by Elena Crevello and Heidi Niedermeyer, touched on some characteristics we (perhaps a little cringing-ly) recognized in ourselves: the urge to speak to dogs as if they are human children, the refusal to go west of Vermont, and the propensity to curse at other people from the safety of one’s own vehicle. more › View original post here: LAist Interview: Elena Crevello and Heidi Niedermeyer, Creators of ‘Shit People in L.A. Say’
Taylor Armstrong Denies Her Abuse Allegations Are False
Shortly before her husband Russell committed suicide , ” Real Housewives ” star Taylor Armstrong filed for divorce, accusing him of verbal and physical abuse during their five-year marriage. However, Russell’s sister, Laurie Armstrong Kelsoe has refuted those accusations . She has also said that not only was there no domestic abuse, but also that she believes Russell may have been murdered. Andy Cohen asked Taylor about Laurie’s allegations on ” Watch What Happens Live ” (Weeknights, 11 p.m. EST on Bravo), saying that according to Laurie “there’s nothing that supports your accusations.” In response Taylor said that Laurie wouldn’t have known about the state of the Armstrongs’ marriage because she was dealing with her “own problems and complications” for most of that time period. Supporting her claims of abuse, Taylor said “I have a titanium mesh implant holding up my right eye right now, so I don’t know what more radiographic evidence you need than that.” Taylor announced that she’d had the implant back in October during an interview with KTLA-TV’s morning show . During that interview she also alleged that her marriage was abusive long before the “Real Housewives” camera crew moved in and that she believed doing the show actually may have saved her life. “Watch What Happens Live” airs Weeknights, 11 p.m. EST on Bravo. TV Replay scours the vast television landscape to find the most interesting, amusing, and, on a good day, amazing moments, and delivers them right to your browser. View post: Taylor Armstrong Denies Her Abuse Allegations Are False
A Never-Seen Tour Of Disneyland 2 Years After It Opened
Oh, the good old days. When Disneyland was a family friendly playground dotted with horsedrawn carriage rides, safaris and lawns trimmed to consider afternoon napping. When bands conductors spoke to park visitors mid-song. And, most importantly, when there were short lines. This never-before-seen five-minute film is a restored cut from a 20-minute reel of Disneyland circa 1957, just two years after the park opened to the public. Venture on for a peaceful throwback to simpler times, and read Todd J. Pierce’s thoughtful commentary on the footage for the Disney History Institute here . See more here: A Never-Seen Tour Of Disneyland 2 Years After It Opened
‘Californication’: Police Ride-Along ‘Death Valley’ Crossover?
As preparation for his movie that is most definitely not “Beverly Hills Cop,” Samurai Apocalypse was invited on a ride-along with the local police on ” Californication ” (Sun., 10:30 p.m. EST on Showtime). He cajoled Hank, as his writer, to join him on the ride-along and Charlie weaseled his own way in to fulfill a childhood dream. But it’s unlikely his dream went like this ride-along did. In a very meta moment for however many fans of “Californication” happen to also be fans of MTV’s bizarre “Death Valley” comedy series, the officer they tagged along with was played by Bryan Callen. Callen is the captain of the Undead Task Force on that series, taking out werewolves, zombies and vampires. But he brought almost that same level of lunacy to his portrayal here. From joking about shooting a kid to literally taking the gang to a donut shop, with a drawn out explanation as to why they’re so important to a cop’s routine, it was as if this were an official crossover between the two shows. It was so absurd, at first it seemed clear he was joking when he started acting like he was having a heart attack. But he wasn’t acting. With the officer out of commission, the surreality of the episode didn’t end. Sam decided instead to steal the cop car, with Hank and Charlie still riding along. They got up to all sorts of trouble — and Charlie was traumatized as usual — until the episode ended with a real officer pulling them over after they offered a ride to Bates, off on a nude run through town. See if they get arrested as the already renewed “Californication” continues Sundays at 10:30 p.m. EST on Showtime. TV Replay scours the vast television landscape to find the most interesting, amusing, and, on a good day, amazing moments, and delivers them right to your browser. Original post: ‘Californication’: Police Ride-Along ‘Death Valley’ Crossover?
16th Annual ADG Awards Winners Announced
The Art Directors Guild tonight announced winners of its 16th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards in nine categories of film, television , commercials and music videos during black-tie ceremonies at the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Read more from the original source: 16th Annual ADG Awards Winners Announced
Clippers vs. Lakers: Which Team Has The Worst Fans? (VIDEO)
We all know the stereotypes. Hardcore Lakers fans light things on fire when the team wins a championship. Hardcore Clippers fans are perpetually depressed because they’ve never had a chance to destroy anything except their expectations. Here’s something they have in common: both groups get their own version of the “Sh*t People Say” meme, and neither come out smelling like roses. The Lakers are riding high on 16 league championships, so the fans on ” Stuff Laker Fans Say ,” are bombastic and entitled. They defend Kobe against rape accusations, express nostalgia for the Zen Master and shove a Lamar Odom jersey to the back of their closet. The money quotes: “Derek Fisher’s so old. RETIRE!” and “We should trade Luke Walton for…” anyone. WATCH : Just like the franchise and its fans, the ” Sh*t Clippers Fans Say ” video is a little pathetic because it’s so hopeful. The fan swings from unbridled optimism (“This is our year! We’ve got CP3!”) to fatalism (“This franchise is so cursed”). And, as true Clipper fandom requires, the video is shot through with a strong dose of hate for Kobe and all other “fakers.” WATCH : Of course, the tables could turn for both sets of fans this year. With a couple of power trades and a strong start to the season , the oft-maligned Los Angeles Clippers have transformed into “Lob City” — while the Lakers are looking old, tired and frustrated on the road . For the sake of the All-Star game, expect these two sets of cultish fans to come together for one night. Four of the Western Conference’s starters come from LA : Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum from the Lakers, and Chris Paul and Blake Griffin from the Clippers. But don’t expect the kumbayas to last for long; both teams are gunning for the playoffs, and only one can represent the West in the NBA finals. Visit link: Clippers vs. Lakers: Which Team Has The Worst Fans? (VIDEO)
American Bloomers ‘Part One’ Album
‘Part One’ is the debut album by the pop/rock band American Bloomers from Los Angeles, California. American Bloomers are Jaime Wyatt on lead vocals and guitars, and siblings Jane Sheldon and Jonathan Sheldon on vocals, guitars and keyboards. ‘Part One, ‘ the American Bloomers’ debut EP, is where the sounds of The Bangles, The Go-Go’s, The Cranberries, Tom Petty and Feist meet Americana Music under the palm trees of L.A. Well-blended vocals, hit guitar sounds and a some very hip vibrations, indeed. “Shamrock” (video below) is the hottest song on a great pop EP that also includes “Blue Dress,” “Faded,” “Never Had the Chance,” “Fell For Love” and “Love Will Wreck You” — all potential singles. Wanna know all about the band?
New Ringo Starr Album ‘Ringo 2012′
The new Ringo Starr album, Ringo 2012 , is the ex-Beatle’s 17th studio album, recorded at his home in Los Angeles, California. Singer, songwriter and drummer Ringo Starr , 71, is still recording great pop/rock music and the new Ringo 2012 album is so cool it even features Edgar Winter . Ringo is as hip as ever and his latest album allows the legendary megastar to have some fun on his own terms, in his own way and in his own time. The album was produced by Starr with famous pals Joe Walsh , Dave Stewart , Benmont Tench , Kenny Wayne Shepherd , Van Dyke Parks , Charlie Haden and Don Was . The lead single from Ringo 2012 is “Wings,” a cool reggae rock song written by Ringo Starr and Vini Poncia . Watch the LIVE performance video below of “Wings” and see Ringo looking 20 years younger than his age.
Metta World Peace says he grew up with roaches as friends
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