MID-CITY WEST— GrubStreet reports that Third Street newbie The Churchill is already losing Chef Jason Tuley. Taking his place is Chef Spencer Johnston . [GS] HOLLYWOOD— Yes, they went there. Vintage Enoteca is offering wine pairings with candy corn, M&M’s, Snickers and Skittles all weekend. The tastings are $25 a pop Friday through Halloween night. [EaterWire] DOWNTOWN— Another truck goes brick & mortar. Dos Chinos , an Orange County-based food truck, has just opened a permanent spot downtown on Hill and 11th. As the name suggests, this spot serves Asian-inspired street food. Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean flavors are featured on tacos, plates, fries and desserts. [EaterWire] See more here: EaterWire: The Churchill’s New Chef, Dos Chinos Opens Downtown
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ACLU Sues Sheriff’s Department For Repeatedly Harassing Law-Abiding Photographers
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department harasses law-abiding photographers, threatening to put them on an FBI “hit list,” accusing them of terrorist conspiracy and detaining them for completely lawful activities, according to a lawsuit filed by the ACLU. Photographers have been stopped and harassed for taking pictures on the sidewalk, on the Red Line and near oil refineries. more › More: ACLU Sues Sheriff’s Department For Repeatedly Harassing Law-Abiding Photographers
Oops! Audit Reveals 1,000 CA Foster Care Homes Match Sex Offender Addresses
A new audit of the California foster care system has revealed that over 1,000 foster homes and facilities in the state match addresses on the state sex offender registry. This means that sex offenders are living and/or working in said foster care establishments. more › See more here: Oops! Audit Reveals 1,000 CA Foster Care Homes Match Sex Offender Addresses
TV Junkie: ‘Vampire Mob’ Continues to Rock the Genre(s); Pan Am Tips from NBC + More
In the mood for more Halloween hijinks than TV can provide? Check out the independent web series “Vampire Mob”. — Don’t want to dress up like a vampire slut? Dress up like a Pan Am slut. — Jim Gaffigan gets a series! — News items + The TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan. more › View original post here: TV Junkie: ‘Vampire Mob’ Continues to Rock the Genre(s); Pan Am Tips from NBC + More
Hide Your Valuables! Gold-Snatchers Strike Northeast Neighborhoods
Crews of gold-snatching criminals are roving neighborhoods in northeast and yanking the gold chains right off their victims, according to The Eastsider . So far nine robberies have been reported in Eagle Rock, East Hollywood, Highland Park and Cypress Park. Police believe that there are three separate crews of criminals that are targeting victims wearing gold chains. more › See the original post here: Hide Your Valuables! Gold-Snatchers Strike Northeast Neighborhoods
Pencil This In: Henry Rollins at Book Soup, Art and Ossuaries
Looking for something to do tonight in LA? We have a few suggestions: Henry Rollins signs his new book at Book Soup; Women Hold Up Half the Sky opens at the Skirball; lecture on macabre masterpieces at the Brand Library; art openings/lectures and a puppy rescue benefit. Read on for all the details. more › Read the rest here: Pencil This In: Henry Rollins at Book Soup, Art and Ossuaries
L.A. Will Show Their Love for Alex’s Lemonade Stand at November 6th Food & Drink Event
Last year’s inaugural L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade food and drink event was a delicious success, and the upcoming sophomore effort looks to be a tasty follow-up. It’s back to the Culver Studios on Sunday, November 6, as the hosts once again are drawing from their pool of talented culinary cohorts to put on an afternoon “cookout” for a cause . more › View original post here: L.A. Will Show Their Love for Alex’s Lemonade Stand at November 6th Food & Drink Event
Anti-Choicers Attempt to Put Parental Notification Initiatives on the Ballot AGAIN
There’s an election coming up, and you know what that means — it’s time to waste Californian’s time and money by forcing us to consider initiatives that we’ve already voted on! This time around, if anti-choicers have their way, we are going to vote for the fourth time since 2005 on parental notification for minors seeking an abortion. more › View original post here: Anti-Choicers Attempt to Put Parental Notification Initiatives on the Ballot AGAIN
Why Did That Huge SoCal Blackout Happen? Officials Still in the Dark
When millions of people in Southern California, and neighboring Arizona and Mexico, were plunged into the dark and left without power for several hours in early September , everyone wanted to know how such a massive outage could happen. When the lights came back on, it seemed to be just one worker’s fault , but that employee’s error doesn’t explain how widespread the blackout was. more › See more here: Why Did That Huge SoCal Blackout Happen? Officials Still in the Dark
Occupy L.A. Protesters Will Not Back Down
Occupy protesters and followers are questioning whether or not Los Angeles will face similar rioting as the Occupy Wall Street and Occupy Oakland movements. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who has supported the movement from day one, and at least one other councilman – Bill Rosendahl – are losing patience and feel that the time has come for occupiers to pack up camp and create a new tent city elsewhere. more › More: Occupy L.A. Protesters Will Not Back Down
