A dry Christmas tree may have been the cause of a huge fire inside of a mortuary Thursday night in Gardena, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. View original post here: Crews Fight Huge Fire at Mortuary in Gardena
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Video Shows Brutal Cellphone Robbery in Koreatown
January 13, 2012
Los Angeles Police Department investigators released surveillance video that shows an 18-year-old woman being robbed of her cellphone Sunday night in Koreatown. Here is the original post: Video Shows Brutal Cellphone Robbery in Koreatown
Palm Desert council to vote on rule waiver today
January 13, 2012
Former Palm Desert City Councilman Jim Ferguson is requesting a waiver from a rule that prohibits city officials from representing any party with the city for two years after leaving office. Read the original here: Palm Desert council to vote on rule waiver today
Teen Calls For Cookie Boycott, Says Girl Scouts Let Transgender Kids Threaten Her Safety, Use Cookie Money to Fund Gay Agenda
January 13, 2012
The Girl Scouts are awful aren’t they? They’ve been giving young girls the chance to learn skills, make friends, achieve goals, and feel better about themselves for over a century. How dare they? Then one troupe goes and does something progressive to help a youngster experience a sense of belonging: They let a transgender child in. In response, a California teen is calling for a total cookie boycott. more › Originally posted here: Teen Calls For Cookie Boycott, Says Girl Scouts Let Transgender Kids Threaten Her Safety, Use Cookie Money to Fund Gay Agenda
Why Did L.A. Fail To Bank Over $23 Million In Street Furniture Revenue? Because The City Procrastinated.
January 13, 2012
City Controller Wendy Greuel announced today that Los Angeles could have an extra $23 million in the bank had officials not dragged their feet to approve permits for advertising on street furniture. more › More here: Why Did L.A. Fail To Bank Over $23 Million In Street Furniture Revenue? Because The City Procrastinated.
Extra, Extra: Cell Phone Robbery Caught on Tape, Heather Locklear Rushed To Hospital & a Hangover Pill
January 13, 2012
In tonight’s Extra, Extra, a hangover pill is in the works, a woman was beaten while being robbed of her cell phone and Heather Locklear’s sister calls 9-1-1 on her. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › See the original post: Extra, Extra: Cell Phone Robbery Caught on Tape, Heather Locklear Rushed To Hospital & a Hangover Pill
EaterWire : Mario Alberto Lands at Freddy Smalls, Additional Expansion for Joan’s on Third, MORE!
January 13, 2012
WEST LA— When Chimu closed abruptly last October, Downtown lunchers lamented the loss of a standout Peruvian restaurant. At the time, chef Mario Alberto Orellana had decided to partner with Jason Michaud of Local to launch new eatery Red Hill in Echo Park, however since then any Facebook or Twitter posts regarding Orellana and his kitchen staff’s involvement in Red Hill have been removed. Orellana was last seen working the line at Freddy Smalls Bar + Kitchen in West L.A. [EaterWire] — MK AROUND TOWN— Even more good news for fans of Joan’s on Third . While a second gourmet market/cafe is planned for Studio City, more locations are expected to open around the city within the next two years. [EaterWire] PASADENA— Tonight Scott James Teague , head bartender of Demi Monde NYC and a Pegu Club vet, lands behind the bar at 1886 to prepare his own menu of elixirs in addition to bar’s winter list. [EaterWire] COACHELLA— From the Twitter feed of club guy Brent Bolthouse : “NEON CARNIVAL COUNTDOWN :: 94 DAYS.” [Twitter] See the original post here: EaterWire : Mario Alberto Lands at Freddy Smalls, Additional Expansion for Joan’s on Third, MORE!
EaterWire : Mario Alberto Lands at Freddy Smalls, Additional Expansion for Joan’s on Third, MORE!
January 13, 2012
WEST LA— When Chimu closed abruptly last October, Downtown lunchers lamented the loss of a standout Peruvian restaurant. At the time, chef Mario Alberto Orellana had decided to partner with Jason Michaud of Local to launch new eatery Red Hill in Echo Park, however since then any Facebook or Twitter posts regarding Orellana and his kitchen staff’s involvement in Red Hill have been removed. Orellana was last seen working the line at Freddy Smalls Bar + Kitchen in West L.A. [EaterWire] — MK AROUND TOWN— Even more good news for fans of Joan’s on Third . While a second gourmet market/cafe is planned for Studio City, more locations are expected to open around the city within the next two years. [EaterWire] PASADENA— Tonight Scott James Teague , head bartender of Demi Monde NYC and a Pegu Club vet, lands behind the bar at 1886 to prepare his own menu of elixirs in addition to bar’s winter list. [EaterWire] COACHELLA— From the Twitter feed of club guy Brent Bolthouse : “NEON CARNIVAL COUNTDOWN :: 94 DAYS.” [Twitter] See the original post here: EaterWire : Mario Alberto Lands at Freddy Smalls, Additional Expansion for Joan’s on Third, MORE!
Justin Willman’s Meltdown Variety Show at the Nerdist Theater is Magic
January 13, 2012
It seems there’s not much room for magic these days. “Oohs” and “Aahs” have been replaced with narrow-eyed skepticism, while the lovely darkness of simply not knowing something is little more than a Siri answer away. Thankfully, there are guys like Justin Willman out there, trying not to let us ruin all the fun for ourselves. more › Link: Justin Willman’s Meltdown Variety Show at the Nerdist Theater is Magic
Justin Willman’s Meltdown Variety Show at the Nerdist Theater is Magic
January 13, 2012
It seems there’s not much room for magic these days. “Oohs” and “Aahs” have been replaced with narrow-eyed skepticism, while the lovely darkness of simply not knowing something is little more than a Siri answer away. Thankfully, there are guys like Justin Willman out there, trying not to let us ruin all the fun for ourselves. more › Link: Justin Willman’s Meltdown Variety Show at the Nerdist Theater is Magic
