Category Archives: News & Sports

Offbeat L.A.: Rock & Brews- Burgers and Beer with KISS

I am a rock-n-roll girl. I had no choice in this matter- it was bestowed upon me in utero by my music obsessed parents. My mother says I danced before I walked and that only certain rock songs would calm … Continue reading

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Penguins, Penguins, Penguins, Young and Old, Alert and Pert, Play at the Aquarium of the Pacific!

Aquarium of the Pacific recently had their public unveiling of two young Penguin chicks: a male and female, both were hailed with excitement from the staff and the press a like for this momentous and fun event. They waddled forth … Continue reading

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Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Returned to the Sea

Back in January 2013, an olive ridley sea turtle beached itself at Venice Beach. Concerned beach goers called it in to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (aka NOAA) for rescue. The sea turtle was severely … Continue reading

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Offbeat L.A. news: A Bizarre Buzz – Coffee from David Lynch

Looking for an unexpected jolt? Ready to throw down the shackles of your mind and bring your ordinary coffee break into strange, new, perhaps surreal territory? Well, frankly,  I’m not sure if merely switching your coffee brand is capable of … Continue reading

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Greg Ginn Sues FLAG and Throws Henry into the Mix

We’ve got nothing better to do than sit around and find more people to sue… According to The Hollywood Reporter, ” [Ginn] claims he and his label, SST Records, exclusively own the rights to the Black Flag name (and “Flag” variation) … Continue reading

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These Waves are for the Dogs! Loews Coronado Bay Surf Dog Competition

The 8th Annual Loews Coronado Bay Surf Dog Competition was held this weekend at the Imperial Beach, California, Pier. Photos by Paula Lauren Gibson/AfroPix

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GLAZA’s Ambassador of Love: Betty White Announces the Upcoming June 15th Beastly Ball

The 43rd Annual Beastly Ball: Benefiting the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association is coming. The Gala will occur on Saturday, June 15, 2013, 6:00 pm at the Los Angeles Zoo. Time to get you safari groove on for strolling through … Continue reading

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June 1st is Surfer Nick Gabaldon Day in Santa Monica

The Black Surfers Collective, Heal the Bay, Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, the Santa Monica Conservancy along with other groups will offer a day of surf lessons and activities to commemorate the life of Nick Gabaldon, the first documented … Continue reading

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War Witch: Rachel Mwanza and Kim Nguyen Talk About Making the Movie

Rachel Mwanza and Kim Nguyen. Photo for Los Angeles Beat by Billy Bennight Rachel Mwanza and Kim Nguyen joined us at a round table interview at the Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills in support of the feature War Witch, an … Continue reading

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Whale Search: Aquarium of the Pacific Boat Excursion Find Endangered Fin and Migrating Gray Whales

  All photos by Billy Bennight for The Los Angeles Beat. The Blue Whale just before he dives deep. I picked up this assignment to step out of my box and tie in some new adventure. I’m curious regarding sea mammals, their evolution, their … Continue reading

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