Category Archives: News & Sports

Interview: Farley Elliott on His New Book ‘LA Street Food’

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Elise Thompson

One thing that has always impressed me about Farley Elliott is his dedication to thorough research. The first food article of his that I read was a search for the best burgers in LA back in 2010. And you can … Continue reading →

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West Hollywood Celebrates Life and Love with 19th Annual Red Dress Party

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Shirley Pena

What began as a vow between two bartenders suffering from HIV has become an annual West Hollywood event, which was joyfully celebrated last Sunday, July 19th, at West Hollywood’s popular bar Gold Coast. Bob Hastings, owner of the Gold Coast bar, … Continue reading →

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Third Eye Blind: Rain And Loathing In The O.C.

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Guest Post

Tonight’s scheduled Third Eye Blind concert at The Verizon Amphitheater in Irvine was rescheduled for July 27th on account of flooding in the venue. They sure have some dedicated fans though! Prior to the event, I’m hoping that the drive … Continue reading →

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House of Blues Bids Farewell to Hollywood with a Night of Oneness

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Shirley Pena

On Sunday evening, July 12th, the city of Hollywood bid a fond farewell to The House of Blues with ‘A Night of Oneness.’ The benefit concert was held to support an emergency fund for Full-Circle Learning Preschool, which creates educational access for migrant … Continue reading →

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Kari Krome, Co-founder of The Runaways, Speaks Out in Aftermath of Fowley Rapist Revelation

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

Last week The Huffington Post released a story about the shocking 1975 rape of Jackie Fuchs aka Jackie Fox of the ’70s band The Runaways. The rapist: Kim Fowley, the impresario of The Runaways whose Svengali hold on young women hoping … Continue reading →

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When Love Comes To Town: Ringo Celebrates 75th Birthday

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Guest Post

When Ringo Starr comes to town, love comes to town (well, actually peace and love).  Ringo celebrated his 75th birthday today on the steps of the Capitol Records building in Hollywood, surrounded by his wife, close friends Jim Keltner, Joe … Continue reading →

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Ringo Starr To Appear Today At Capital Records

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Guest Post

Ringo Starr, with a little help from his friend/Brother In-Law Joe Walsh, will be celebrating his 75th birthday with a ceremony in front of where else….the Capitol Records building in Hollywood. In addition to it being the seminal rocker’s birthday, he … Continue reading →

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Blue Whale Watching Season Has Begun: Conservation Efforts To Save World’s Largest and Smallest Whales

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Billy Bennight

It is the time of the year that the Blue Whales enter the Southern California region as they migrate and feed for the summer leg of their journey. If you want to know about this part of the migration you … Continue reading →

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Don the Beachcomber in Huntington Beach is in Danger of Being Closed to Build High Density Residences

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Ed Simon

Sam’s Seafood was originally started in 1923 and was remodeled to it’s current look in 1962. In 2006 it closed but was reopened in 2009 as Don the Beachcomber, one of only a few with rights to that classic name. … Continue reading →

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Johnny Reb’s ‘Shell Out for Charity’ Has the Humble Peanut Raising Money for Charities

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Ed Simon

As many of you know, I LOVE barbeque and food I’ve had in the South in general. Normally, I like to do restaurant reviews of some pretty incredible eats. However, at this point, it is a given that the food … Continue reading →

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