“California Brain” is a 2011 rock/hip hop song about Los Angeles by the rock band RapScallions from Hollywood, California. A song with lyrics critical of television’s American Idol , “California Brain” challenges performers dreaming of making it in the music business to stay true to their own dreams — to not sell out to a cookie-cutter path to recognition and stardom in Hollywood. This is the place The city of dreamers where angels are made Devils are born, money is stored And souls are picked up like street corner whores Cali is the place where you have to perform They will try to brainwash, they will try to conform Just stand your ground and go against the norm ‘Cause Cali is the place that will let you soar RapScallions’ aggressively-catchy sound fits into the rock sub-genre long dominated by fellow L.A. band, Red Hot Chili Peppers , but RapScallions definitely have a groove that is uniquely their own. Typical of California’s multicultural mix, RapScallions members each came from somewhere else to form their band in Hollywood.
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Hotel Robber Nabbed by Good Samaritans Visiting Los Angeles for a Martial Arts Tournament
Los Angeles: On November 2, 2011, at around 11:40 pm, Rampart Division officers responded to a radio call of an “Assault suspect armed with a gun” at a hotel located in the 300 block of N. Vermont Avenue. When the officer’s arrived, they saw a man on the ground being held by two citizens. Shortly before police arrived, the desk clerk at a local hotel took notice of a man with a back pack who walked into the lobby and began to suspiciously look around. He asked the clerk about the price of a room, and then pointed a gun at him and demanded money. The suspect walked around the counter where the clerk stood and told him to open the cash register. The clerk, fearing he was going to be shot, opened the register and gave the suspect money. During the robbery, an elevator door opened, and two hotel guests who happened to be martial arts experts visiting Los Angeles from Oregon for a martial arts’ tournament heard the clerk’s cry for help and immediately took action. The pair grabbed the suspect who was holding a gun in his right hand. During the tussle with the suspect, the Good Samaritans repeatedly asked him to drop the gun and stop struggling. The pair was finally able to wrestle the gun from the suspect and took him to the ground with a leg sweep and then held him on the ground until Rampart Division officers arrived. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Luis Rosales, a resident of Los Angeles, was taken into custody without further incident. In addition, a loaded 9mm …
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Burglars in Korea Town and Palms Caught on Tape NR11503gb
Los Angeles: A security surveillance system has captured a male and female burglary team operating in the Palms and Koreatown Areas of Los Angeles. On Sunday, September 18, 2011, during the evening hours, surveillance cameras captured both suspects prying open an apartment building’s front door located in the 400 block of South Hoover Street, in Koreatown. The suspects, believed to be a boyfriend and girlfriend, entered the laundry rooms in a secured apartment complex. Once inside, the male suspect pried open the coin operated washers and dryers, while the female suspect acted as a lookout. The male emptied the coin trays into the female’s purse then carefully replaced the tray back into the units. Both suspects have been identified on three similar burglaries in the Palms and Koreatown areas of Los Angeles and believed to be involved in several more. The male suspect is Hispanic or Armenian descent, 18 to 25 years of age with black hair. He stands about 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 160 to 170 pounds. He was wearing a checkered buttoned shirt and dark pants. The female suspect is described as Hispanic, between 18 to 25 years of age with black hair. She stands about 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 160 to 170 pounds. She was last seen wearing a striped grey and black blouse and black pants. On the same date, both suspects committed a similar burglary in the 10800 block of Palms Boulevard in the Palms area of Los Angeles. The …
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Burglar in Bel Air Hills Caught on Tape
Public’s Help Requested to Identify Suspect Los Angeles: A security surveillance system has captured a burglary suspect breaking into and burglarizing a house in the Bel Air Hills area of Los Angeles. On Monday, October 3, 2011, at around 9 pm, surveillance cameras captured a suspect smashing a rear window and entering a house in the 2000 block of Coldwater Canyon Boulevard. The suspect is a 25- to 35-year-old African-American male with black hair who stands 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall. He weighs 150 to 160 pounds and was wearing a shirt with the letters “FLYS” on the front. The suspect took jewelry and cash with an estimated value of $122800 and is believed to be a serial burglar responsible for numerous thefts from recent months throughout upscale areas of West Los Angeles, Southern San Fernando Valley and the Hollywood Hills. Detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspect and stop his prolific crimes. They also believe others are working with the suspect to commit the burglaries. Video footage of the suspect is available through Media Relations Section and at www.LAPDTV.org. Anyone with information about this crime or who can help identify any suspects associated with these crimes is asked to call West Los Angeles Burglary Detective John Eum at 310-44-1565.During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800 …