Extra, Extra: Is Gay Marriage Like Sushi?

Thu, May 17, 2012

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In tonight's Extra, Extra, downtown Long Beach gets yuppies, rocks are mysterious and the Los Angeles Times gets a little help trying to do what we thought it was supposed to do. Plus: Keep up with...

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Photos: Los Angeles Zoo Welcomes Ridiculously Adorable Baby Animals

Thu, May 17, 2012

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         This spring the Los Angeles Zoo welcomed a newborn crew of animals that includes a baby chimp, river otters, lambs, sifakas and lizards (oh my!) [...

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Gloria Allred Swears She Didn’t Steal Clients in John Travolta Sexual Battery Cases

Thu, May 17, 2012

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Gloria Allred has managed to snag not one but two of the clients who are accusing John Travolta of coming onto them while they tried to give him a massage. But she swears she didn't poach the clients...

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Bring Global Awareness to ‘I’m With You’ Tour

Thu, May 17, 2012

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The Red Hot Chili Peppers sent out a call to action today asking German authorities to stop extradition of Sea Shepherd Captain Paul Watson to Costa Rica. [ more › ]

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Teacher’s Aide Accused of Committing Lewd Acts on Kids, But Victims May Not Be From School Where He Worked

Thu, May 17, 2012

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A 25-year-old man who worked in a temporary post as a teacher's aide at Gratts Elementary School in the Westlake district was arrested this morning on suspicion of committing lewd acts on children....

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New L.A. Opera Company Hits with "Crescent City" Hurricane

Thu, May 17, 2012

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More "Eraserhead" than "Ernani" in its visceral impact, the world premiere of composer Anne LeBaron's challenging, discordant "Crescent City" introduces Los Angeles to its brand new opera company...

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Re: Reminder: Attend SW Museum "Token Open," Saturday, 5/19

Thu, May 17, 2012

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There will be T-shirts available for purchase! - Nancy Lilly From: nelalist@yahoogroups.com [mailto:nelalist@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Walker My 10

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recommendation for: weed removal team for hillside lot

Thu, May 17, 2012

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Hi, we are looking for a weed removal team to hire to handle such for our 1.5 acre vacant parcel in 90065, with own equipment and references. Thanks, in

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Re: Reminder: Attend SW Museum "Token Open," Saturday, 5/19

Thu, May 17, 2012

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My 10 year old daughter has never been there, hearing about it but only knowing it as a mysterious closed off place.  I will be there.  I don't have a

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Retired Battleship Will Be Floating Museum at Port of L.A.

Thu, May 17, 2012

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        The Los Angeles Harbor Commission voted unanimously today to bring the USS Iowa to the Port of Los Angeles where it will permanently reside as a new...

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Thu, May 17, 2012

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Tourists Come to Los Angeles for the Culture

Thu, May 17, 2012

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              When America isn't hating on Los Angeles, they're coming here to soak up the culture. A higher percentage of visitors...

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Reminder: 710 Freeway Open House in Eagle Rock Thursday

Thu, May 17, 2012

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Six public forums through May 24 to discuss the proposed extension of the Long Beach freeway will be the public’s last chance to influence Metro’s and Caltrans’ decision.

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Remember the Hollywood Serial Arsonist? His Mother is Still Fighting Extradition to Germany

Thu, May 17, 2012

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Remember Harry Burkhart, the man accused of setting dozens of fires in Los Angeles around last New Year's weekend? His mother, 53-year-old Dorothee, is still facing extradition to her native Germany,...

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Re: Looking for a recommendation for a fence builder

Thu, May 17, 2012

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Foothill Fence did a very nice, reasonably priced job for me. Carl is very professional. http://www.foothillfence.com/ --Rosie

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Reminder: Attend SW Museum "Token Open," Saturday, 5/19

Thu, May 17, 2012

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Join Friends of Southwest Museum as Autry re-opens a small exhibition area to the public, 7 years after closing. Wear your "Friends of Southwest Museum"

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Steve Wynn Says He Never Threatened to Bury His ‘Girls Gone Wild’ Nemesis In the Desert

Thu, May 17, 2012

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The never-ending war between "Girls Gone Wild" creator Joe Francis and Las Vegas mogul Steve Wynn continued today when a judge decided to send the archrivals back to trial to settle a defamation...

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How About Coffee Drinks Made With Sriracha or Pork Belly?

Thu, May 17, 2012

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This week found L.A. coffee pros hard at work behind the bar pulling shots and all the punches to compete in the inaugural Iron Barista competition. The event pitted six coffee places against one...

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Committee Supports SWM Working Group

Thu, May 17, 2012

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The motion was approved in a committee meeting on Wednesday, and will now go before the full city council.

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Pencil This In: Mah Jongg Exhibition, SoundCloud Meetup, JuntoBox Screening and Pico Iyer Talks about Unplugging

Thu, May 17, 2012

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We found an amazing array of events tonight, including a mah jongg exhibition; a SoundClouders meetup; Justin Halpern reads from his new book, I Suck at Girls; Pico Iyer talks about The Joy of Quiet;...

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The Real Woman Behind Donna Summer’s Hit "She Works Hard For The Money"

Thu, May 17, 2012

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The passing of disco legend Donna Summer is as good an excuse as any to go and revisit her many, many classic tracks and live performances. But did you know that one of her most famous songs was...

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L.A. Times OKs PETA Ad Featuring Dead Horse "Shot" on Location

Thu, May 17, 2012

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PETA got the greenlight from the Los Angeles Times to run an ad that shows an image of a dead horse that was "shot"—as in killed—on location. PETA says that the entertainment biz is...

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Sorry Kids: Coachella 2013 Advance Passes Just About Totally Sold Out* [UPDATED]

Thu, May 17, 2012

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If you wanted to rock out Coachella 2013 on an advance pass, your options are slim, and getting slimmer. There's already been official announcements about tickets selling out for Weekend #1. [ more ›...

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John Travolta Shelled Out Nary a Penny to Get Accusers to Drop Suit

Thu, May 17, 2012

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So, the lawsuit against John Travolta has been pretty much dropped, and obviously we're all now thinking the same thing: he paid off his multiple accusers. Right? Well, not so fast, there, Tonto --...

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1-800-GET-THIN Sweated for False Advertising, Identity Theft

Thu, May 17, 2012

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The company behind all of those 1-800-GET-THIN commercials, the ones that run in high rotation on daytime TV with that catchy jingle, "Let your new life begin. Call...", is getting sweated by the...

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Lineup Revealed for May 24 Microgrant Event

Thu, May 17, 2012

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This month's Microgant event will be held at the York Boulevard.

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Where’s the Beef? L.A.’s BEST "Alternative" Burgers

Thu, May 17, 2012

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        May is National Burger Month, but you've found us happily asking "Where's the Beef?" as we go in pursuit of the American classic, done in unconventional...

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Video: Spooked Horse Rescued From Sea A Mile Offshore

Thu, May 17, 2012

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A horse that got spooked during an oceanside photo shoot near Santa Barbara had to be rescued from the sea after it ran further and further into the ocean until it was barely visible. "Air of...

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