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Although the city council passed a resolution supporting a peaceful protest , organizers have sought a temporary restraining order so that police cannot evict the protesters camped out on City Hall’s lawn without notice. more › The rest is here: Wary of Political Promises, Occupy Los Angeles Seeks Restraining Order to Prevent Eviction
The Restaurant : The Bar at Cliff’s Edge The Deal : Select beer $3, house red/white wine $6 per glass, special du jour cocktail $7. When/Where : Nightly, 6PM to close; 3626 Sunset Blvd; 323-666-6116 . View post: DEALFEED: The Bar at Cliff’s Edge
One of the LA’s most powerful officials, Fire Chief Brian Cummings, has been chopping vegetables and cooking for the homeless to fulfill 120 hours of self-imposed community service. Photo Credit: Feed Loader Here is the original post: Fire Chief Starts Self-Imposed Punishment
After offending all kinds of Hollywood sensibilities for the past two years, Ricky Gervais is coming back to host the Golden Globes for a third time. The awards show is scheduled for January 15 of next year. NBC Los Angeles reports that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which oversees the event, had this to say about re-extending the invite to Gervais… more › Go here to see the original: Ricky Gervais Will Host 2012 Golden Globes
The Walt Disney Concert Hall was packed to the brim on Sunday night for a concert by the Los Angeles Master Chorale . The evening’s main draw (for the mostly Baby Boomer and older audience) was a performance of post-minimal composer David Lang’s Pulitzer Prize-winning the little match girl passion , but the evening also featured the U.S. Premiere of renowned jazz flutist James Newton’s Mass . more › Link: LA Master Chorale Tackles a ‘Mass’ and ‘passion’
The City Council unanimously agreed Tuesday to set $1,500 as the application fee for property owners who want to participate in the city’s newly established Mills Act Pilot Program , which seeks to preserve historic architecture in Beverly Hills. “The city’s cost to process each application to the Mills Act Pilot Program would be approximately $15,000 … which is comparable to other commission-level applications,” according to a staff report by Susan Healy Keene, director of community development. “However, establishing a full cost recovery application fee would diminish the value gained from participating in the program and may deter some property owners from applying.” Keene reported that the application fee amounts to 10 percent of the program’s total cost to the city. “To cover the remaining cost of processing applications, the city will need to divert approximately … $75,000 … from other programs,” the report states. The Community Development Department will begin accepting applications Jan. 16, Associate Planner Peter Noonan said. “This is a two-year program through which the city council can enter into Mills Act contracts with up to six property owners,” according to the staff report. Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook . Continued here: Application Fee Established for Mills Act Pilot Program
Now that Zuccotti Park is cleared, city officials are estimating that Occupy Los Angeles is the largest “Occupy” encampment left standing. Unlike other cities around the country that have cracked down on camps, officials here have no plans to shut down the encampment in the immediate future. more › See the original post here: With Zuccotti Park Cleared, Occupy Los Angeles Is Estimated to Be the Largest Camp Left Standing
Cold nights don’t stop burglars from taking to the streets in Beverly Hills. Builder’s bummer Sometime between Oct. 28-31, someone burglarized a secure residential construction site on the 700 block of North Alta Drive. Equipment, lighting and tools were stolen. A loss of $7,770 was reported. Big break-in Shortly after midnight on Oct. 31, a store was burglarized on the 400 block of North Rodeo Drive. A male suspect used an unknown object to smash open the front window to gain entry. The victim reported a loss of $91,925. Stolen merchandise At about 5 p.m. on Oct. 31, someone stole from an open business on the 9800 block of West Olympic Boulevard. Described as a 60-year-old male, 5-feet 8-inches tall, weighing 175 pounds with black hair, the suspect entered the location, took property and fled. A loss of $2,400 was reported. Four-on-one At 12:30 a.m. on Nov. 1, a robbery occurred on the 100 block of North Oakhurst Drive. Four men used physical force to restrain the victim on the ground, took the victim’s personal property and then fled. A loss of $950 was reported. Wrong haircut Between 8-10 p.m. on Nov. 1, someone was accosted on the 9900 block of North Santa Monica Boulevard. The suspect—described as being a 30-year-old male, 170 pounds and bald— offered the victim a free haircut, then made unwanted sexual advances toward the victim in a locked bathroom. It’s in the bag Between 3-3:30 p.m. on Nov. 2, someone stole merchandise from a store on the 400 block of North Bedford Drive. The suspect entered the business carrying a plastic bag, collected and concealed items inside the bag and then exited without paying. A loss of $108 was reported. Bikeless Between 4 p.m. on Nov. 2 and 1 p.m. on Nov. 3, two bicycles were stolen from the 200 block of South Gale Drive. Someone cut the cable locks that were securing the bikes. A loss of $2,800 was reported. This information was provided by the Beverly Hills Police Department. Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook . Read the original: Police Blotter: Stolen Equipment, Merchandise and Bicycles
California billionaire philanthropist Helen Diller wants to give away money to teenagers and has put out the call for California teens who want $36,000. Helen Diller, the wife of real estate billionaire Sanford Diller , has already given one quarter-billion dollars to charitable projects supporting education, the arts, medical research and leadership training for teens. The Bay Area billionairess has a passion for helping young people who want to give their talents toward the betterment of mankind. Helen Diller established the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards to celebrate and encourage the next generation of Jewish leaders who are already pursuing their own visions for social change. The generous awards are given to up to five young California volunteers who demonstrate leadership and commitment to making the world a better place.
http://www.youtube.com/v/NG_456DpgI8?version=3&f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata Nikki Reed talks to LA Times reporter Amy Kaufman at the “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1″ premiere. Read the original: Nikki Reed at the “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1” premiere
