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The Mighty Santa Ana Winds Will Be A-Blowin’ This Week

November 30, 2011
The Mighty Santa Ana Winds Will Be A-Blowin’ This Week

‘Tis the season to quote Joan Didion and Raymond Chandler : the National Weather Service tells us that for the next two days there will be something uneasy in the Los Angeles air. The gusty, dry Santa Anas will be returning to Los Angeles tonight. more › Link: The Mighty Santa Ana Winds Will Be A-Blowin’ This Week

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Occupy LA Moves Out, Cleanup Begins

November 30, 2011
Occupy LA Moves Out, Cleanup Begins

Protesters are cleared from an Occupy LA encampment outside City Hall. Photo Credit: Jonathan Lloyd Continued here: Occupy LA Moves Out, Cleanup Begins

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California Dream Heaven or Hell?

November 30, 2011
California Dream Heaven or Hell?

Much has been written on The California Dream , including its alleged demise, but what about the Fake California Dream? While the real California Dream involves creating an idealized life of individual freedom and happiness, the Fake California Dream is something else entirely. The genuine dream occurs freely and naturally in the human imagination.

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13 Little Tricks to Wake Up Slimmer

November 30, 2011

We get it: You want to lose the jiggle but don’t want to blacklist your favorite eats, count every single calorie, or overdose on gym hours. Continue reading here: 13 Little Tricks to Wake Up Slimmer

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Tobey Maguire settles poker lawsuit

November 30, 2011

Tobey Maguire has settled a lawsuit that sought repayment of hundreds of thousands of dollars the ” Spider-Man ” actor allegedly won in secret high-stakes poker games at Beverly Hills luxury hotels, according to court documents filed last week. Originally posted here: Tobey Maguire settles poker lawsuit

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LAUSD and UTLA Announce Contract Agreement

November 30, 2011
LAUSD and UTLA Announce Contract Agreement

The Los Angeles Unified School District along with the United Teachers of Los Angeles announced a tentative labor agreement which aims to give more authority to teachers, principals and parents to determine… Photo Credit: Feed Loader Read the rest here: LAUSD and UTLA Announce Contract Agreement

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Occupy LA Fears Police Raid is Imminent

November 30, 2011
Occupy LA Fears Police Raid is Imminent

A storm is brewing at the Occupy LA encampment in downtown Los Angeles – and we are hearing about it all on Twitter. Many thought Monday would be the day Occupiers bid farewell to their City Hall encampment, as an enforced closure was announced by Mayor Villaraigosa and Police Chief Charlie Beck on Friday. And yet, only 4 arrests later on Monday, the camp stood strong and the LAPD decided not to force eviction.. just yet. The LA Times reports “in the three days after the announcement, about 50% of the tents have been taken down, and many of the women and children that had been sleeping at the camp were gone.” And yet most Occupiers have remained at City Hall throughout Tuesday. Some are even up in trees, where it’s harder for LAPD to bring them down. Tonight however, Twitter is buzzing with Occupiers rallying the troops and passing around time-sensitive information about the supposed-raid: @ OccupyLA : NBC Source says LAPD Booking Station being set up at Dodger Stadium. City Buses being assembled. Arrests planned. Please Keep it Peaceful. And.. @ OccupyLA : Please be aware that once streets are blocked (very soon) by #LAPD you will not access Solidarity Park. Come now, if you are coming! ~pj Joan Donovan, an organizer with Occupy LA told HuffPost that earlier today, “cops were counting tents, basically doing a census. We have a few people living in trees right now,” she said. “I’m sure that’s a safety concern they will want to take care of.” In regards to what is anticipated for this evening, Donovan said: “We’re fairly certain that the cops are coming in tonight. They are massing buses at Dodger Stadium…We had a guy bike over there to double confirm.” Prepping protestors for an LAPD raid this evening, one Twitter user wrote: @ NaleneS : @OccupyLA write phone number for lawyers guild on your arm: 323-653-4510 #OccupyLA Technology has played a large role in the Occupy Wall Street protests – most noticeably in instances of shocking police aggression or brutality. One Twitter user wrote: @ OccupyLANews : Make sure if you shoot media of this raid and if you get arrested give your media – sim card or other cards..tapes to a friend. LAPD keeps. There appears to have been a 45-minute delay on Twitter search for #olaraid and #OccupyLA – which Occupiers are asking to get fixed immediately. Other Twitter users offer support to the now 200+ reported protestors at the Occupy LA camp: @ Lunakitten : @OccupyLA I know lots of people who can’t be there but support you. Be safe, and strong. We love you for being there. PJ Davenport, an Occupy LA activist and organizer, tells The Huffington Post from the encampment that there is “media across the street, and they have been given a line they can’t cross.” Davenport estimates 250 people are down there right now: “It’s tentative. There’s a lot of nerves in the air. Many people are sad. Some people are confused by the fact that there’s an injunction to stop this eviction and the LAPD is not going to allow the judge to hear the injunction. We hope that when the LAPD and the Occupiers come face to face tonight, they’ll see the humanity in each other.” Davenport tells us that there is talk of a raid at 8:30pm PST. Jason Cherkis contributed reporting to this piece. Go here to read the rest: Occupy LA Fears Police Raid is Imminent

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Occupy LA Raid Happening Tonight, LAPD En Route to Begin Eviction UPDATED

November 30, 2011
Occupy LA Raid Happening Tonight, LAPD En Route to Begin Eviction UPDATED

LAPD is on a citywide tactical alert, and it appears as though the Occupy L.A. raid will happen tonight. We’re watching the #occupyla hashtag (below) and liveblogging as the raid progresses. more › Read the rest here: Occupy LA Raid Happening Tonight, LAPD En Route to Begin Eviction UPDATED

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EaterWire : Fancypants Cognac Tasting at La Descarga, LA Restaurants in Songs, More!

November 30, 2011
EaterWire : Fancypants Cognac Tasting at La Descarga, LA Restaurants in Songs, More!

HOLLYWOOD— Although Mexicali Taco & Co. folded its stand back in September, management promised pop-ups around town. Mexicali’s tacos, quesadillas, and vampiros resurface at La Descarga December 5 from 8-10PM along with a set of shmancy cognacs and hand-rolled cigars. Tickets cost $70 and include edibles, two cigars, plus a taste of Paul Beau Hors d’Age ($130), Guillon Painturaud Hors d’Age ($300), Paul Marie “Faultline” ($130), Paul Marie “Devant La Porte” ($600), and a super rare pre-1930s vintage bottle tba. [EaterWire] DOWNTOWN— On December 1, which happens to be National Pie Day, recent downtown addition , The Pie Hole , plans to launch a slew of new menu items and offer guests free whipped cream with a slice of pie. [EaterWire] AROUND TOWN— Food GPS organizes a list of songs that reference LA restaurants. Ice Cube hearts Fat Burger at 2AM, The Notorious BIG flosses hoes at Roscoe’s … [Food GPS] Link: EaterWire : Fancypants Cognac Tasting at La Descarga, LA Restaurants in Songs, More!

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Extra, Extra: Occupying City Council, The Cyclist and the Bear, and Scandalous in San Fernando

November 30, 2011
Extra, Extra: Occupying City Council, The Cyclist and the Bear, and Scandalous in San Fernando

In today’s Extra, Extra we’ve got some scandalous things happening in sleepy San Fernando, a “mic check” Occupy LA style at City Council, and the story of the cyclist and the bear. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › View original post here: Extra, Extra: Occupying City Council, The Cyclist and the Bear, and Scandalous in San Fernando

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