In this April 28, 2011 file photo, actress Sharon Stone arrives for a U.S. Postal Service first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony for the Gregory Peck forever stamp at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, Calif. More: Sharon Stone announces 2 new roles
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Heavy D’s family remember his ‘kind and giving spirit’
November 17, 2011
In a statement, the family says, “Hev had great love for his family and friends. Read the original: Heavy D’s family remember his ‘kind and giving spirit’
Extra, Extra: Flying Too Low, Channeling a Good Witch, and More Heapings of ‘South Park’
November 17, 2011
In tonight’s Extra, Extra, a movie producer flies low over Santa Monica, Michelle Williams talks about her role in a new adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz,” and “South Park” gets renewed. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › View original post here: Extra, Extra: Flying Too Low, Channeling a Good Witch, and More Heapings of ‘South Park’
Sons Reunite Dad With Cherished 1965 Chevy Impala
November 17, 2011
A Redondo Beach man got his 1965 Chevy Imapala SS back after 20 years and seven owners. Photo Credit: Jonathan Lloyd Original post: Sons Reunite Dad With Cherished 1965 Chevy Impala
Fire Chief Starts Self-Imposed Punishment
November 17, 2011
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
Ricky Gervais Will Host 2012 Golden Globes
November 17, 2011
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
LA Master Chorale Tackles a ‘Mass’ and ‘passion’
November 17, 2011
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’
Application Fee Established for Mills Act Pilot Program
November 17, 2011
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
With Zuccotti Park Cleared, Occupy Los Angeles Is Estimated to Be the Largest Camp Left Standing
November 16, 2011
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
Amara Miller at the LA premiere of "The Descendants"
November 16, 2011
http://www.youtube.com/v/Y1SxBrOKUu8?version=3&f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata Amara Miller talks to Los Angeles Times reporter Emily Rome at the LA premiere of “The Descendants.” Read the original here: Amara Miller at the LA premiere of “The Descendants”
