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Dorothee Burkhart , the mother of suspected spree arsonist Harry Burkhart , is “wanted in Germany on 19 counts of fraud, most stemming from allegations that she bilked apartment renters out of security deposits,” reports City News Service. more › Go here to see the original: Arson Suspect’s Mother Wanted in Germany On 19 Counts of Fraud
In tonight’s Extra, Extra, a group of bold San Pedrans brave the chilly New Year’s ocean, Gwyneth Paltrow has some truly thrilling ideas for hangover cures, and Oscar season is upon us. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › Read this article: Extra, Extra: Swimming in Frigid Waters, Hangover Cures from Rich People, and Oscar Predictions
Police are searching for a suspect who shot a woman as she left a nail salon in the 1500 block of South La Cienega at about 10:30 this morning, reports City News Service. It’s not clear what the motive was for the attack, or if the woman was robbed or otherwise harmed before or after being shot. She was taken to Cedars-Sinai and treated. more › See more here: Woman Shot in Leg Outside Nail Salon Near Beverly Hills
CBS is back with new episodes of shows tonight, breaking the holiday drought. — The AV Club posted their “Best Podcasts” list and we have a bone to pick with them because there’s some radio shows on there, stay true to the medium please! — + The TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan more › Read more: TV Junkie: CBS is Back With New Episodes; Podcast ‘Best of’ List
“Ron Paul Anthem” is a politically themed rock song about presidential candidate Ron Paul by singer-songwriter Aimee Allen from Los Angeles, California. A popular rock single in support of the Republican candidate, “Ron Paul Anthem” encourages the starting of a revolution in honor of the U.S. Constitution . Judging by the sheer number of emails demanding that Aimee Allen’s rock anthem be featured on Californiality , there are either a lot of punk rockers coming out of the closet, or there are an awful lot of Ron Paul supporters. Regardless, “Ron Paul Anthem” is a hit.
Except for that little football game in Pasadena today, it’s a little quiet in LA. It seems that people might need a little breather from all that eating, drinking and being merry stuff. We did find a few happenings, including Bob Odenkirk’s annual New Year’s sketch comedy show for kids; a screening of Sigur Rios’ latest film Inni; and a beer bowl. Read on for all the details. more › Link: Pencil This In: The Not Inappropriate Show, a Sigur Ros Film, a Beer Bowl and a Wine Tasting
This was definitely worth staying sober on New Year’s Eve for the first time since I was 16 years old. I was only loaded on coffee, and the only white piles near me were the ice shavings at STAPLES Center. And for the first time this season, the Kings were the team that I envisioned them to be before the season started in their 4-1 beatdown of the Vancouver Canucks under the weighty gaze of Gene Simmons. more › View original post here: Kings End 2011 Winning
In tonight’s Extra, Extra, California gets its first gray wolf in a long time, 30 Rock comedian ends up at the book signing event from hell and firefighters are putting out a reward to catch the Hollywood arsonist. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › Read the original post: Extra, Extra: $25K Reward for Hollywood Arsonist, the Book Signing Event From Hell & California’s First Gray Wolf in Forever
A 54-year-old man was hit by two cars on Wednesday while crossing a street in Garden Grove, according to City News Service. The first fled the scene, and the second dragged the man for 750 feet. The incident occurred at 6:30 p.m. Gregory Martin was crossing West street outside a crosswalk when he was struck by a Dodge Magnum, then a Ford Explorer. more › Go here to read the rest: Man Hit by Two Cars, Dragged for 750 Feet in Garden Grove
The individuals behind the Fiesta Parade Floats make the final touches in preparation of the Rose Parade on Monday. Original post: Company Makes Final Touches on Rose Parade Floats
