Get out so you can celebrate the King’s birthday or watch political films from the 1970s. more › See the article here: Get Out: Elvis Presley’s Birthday at the Echoplex, Dangerous Ideas at MOCA
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Beverly Hills Tears Down the Ron Paul Street Art Gracing Rodeo Drive
January 8, 2012
The city of Beverly Hills has torn down the street art gracing Rodeo Drive that features a pastel pop art portrait of perennial presidential candidate Ron Paul. It’s not clear explain exactly why the city tore it down—but we’re pretty sure the gauche Mr. Brainwash-esque portrait was not approved by the city’s Fine Art Commission, unlike the Robert Graham “Torso” sculpture it was affixed to. more › Follow this link: Beverly Hills Tears Down the Ron Paul Street Art Gracing Rodeo Drive
Pitt hurts knee
January 8, 2012
Actor Brad Pitt arrives at the premiere of Columbia Pictures’ ” Moneyball ” at the Paramount Theatre of the Arts on September 19, 2011 in Oakland, California . Read more: Pitt hurts knee
Winds Prompt Brush Fire Fears
January 8, 2012
Wind gusts could hit 60 mph in some areas. Authorities say cars parked in fire-prone areas that block access to firefighting efforts could be ticketed. View original post here: Winds Prompt Brush Fire Fears
Extra, Extra: ‘Pot-tel’ Hopes Are Dashed, David Hasselholf’s Hairy Chest Inspires Scientists, School District Gets Lucky
January 8, 2012
In tonight’s Extra, Extra, David Hasselholf’s hairy chest inspires scientists, celebs are going on juice cleanses and hopes for a K-town pot-tel are dashed. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › The rest is here: Extra, Extra: ‘Pot-tel’ Hopes Are Dashed, David Hasselholf’s Hairy Chest Inspires Scientists, School District Gets Lucky
Week in Review: Ron Paul Art, Bank Robbery Arrest and Karen Christiansen Sentencing
January 8, 2012
Ron Paul street art was spotted last week in Beverly Hills. Read about that and more in the top stories from Jan. 1-7. 1. A pop-art portrait of GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul was affixed to a city-owned sculpture. City staffers removed it Tuesday. 2. The person allegedly responsible for a string of arsons in nearby communities was identified as Harry Burkhart , a 24-year-old German national living in Hollywood. 3. The Blockbuster store on South Robertson Boulevard is closing for good at the end of January. 4. Beverly Hills police arrested the man allegedly responsible for the robbery of a North Beverly Drive bank . 5. Former Beverly Hills Unified School District facilities director Karen Christiansen was sentenced to four years and four months in prison after being found guilty on four felony conflict of interest charges. Also, a reader sent in a photo of a Santa Monica Boulevard motorcycle crash . Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook . Read more here: Week in Review: Ron Paul Art, Bank Robbery Arrest and Karen Christiansen Sentencing
Lakers center Andrew Bynum on win over Golden State Warriors
January 8, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/v/M8GIbJmKzKE?version=3&f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata Lakers center Andrew Bynum on win over Golden State Warriors The rest is here: Lakers center Andrew Bynum on win over Golden State Warriors
It’s Getting Ugly at STAPLES Center
January 8, 2012
In New Orleans the nation watched as the Saints performed an offensive clinic in the second half dispatching the Detroit Lions 45-28 in the wild card round of the NFL Playoffs. That offensive mojo obviously did not visit the STAPLES Center today with the Kings losing in regulation for the first time in the Darryl Sutter era 1-0 to the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets and the Clippers edged the Milwaukee Bucks 92-86. more › Continued here: It’s Getting Ugly at STAPLES Center
