Category Archives: News & Sports

The Rundown: This Week in Brief 08/07/2020

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Elise Thompson

Who Was Steven Parent? On August 5, 2020, Scott Michaels, owner of Dearly Departed Tours and Hollywood film consultant, posted the story of Steven Parent, one of the lesser-known victims of the Manson Family. What was this 18-year old from … Continue reading →

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The Apple Fire Burns in Riverside County

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Brian Donnelly

The Apple Fire, a wildfire that grew in Cherry Valley when at least two smaller fires merged, sends huge plumes of smoke into the air above Riverside County on Saturday. The fire has burned about 12,000 acres and almost 8,000 people … Continue reading →

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The Rundown: This Week in Brief 07/30/2020

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Elise Thompson

Shepard Fairey Posts “American Rage” Around Town New Shepard Fairey posters have been popping up around town. The above print, “American Rage” recently showed up in Little Armenia. The image is based on a photo by Ted Soqui taken during … Continue reading →

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“Miss Mercy” Fontenot February 15, 1949 – July 27, 2020

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Lucretia Tye Jasmine

Miss Mercy, an original member of 60s rock legends the GTOs, died Monday, July 27, at the age of 71. SuperGroupie, bestselling author, and BFF Pamela Des Barres made the announcement last night via social media. Originally from Los Angeles, … Continue reading →

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Santa Monica’s Memorial Paddle Out for George Floyd

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Brian Michaels

Last Friday, more than 200 surfers from the Los Angeles area joined others around the world as they took part in a hallowed surfing ritual with its roots in Hawaii. Participants circled their surfboards and held hands alongside the Santa … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Images From The Protests in Los Angeles

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Brian Michaels

Photographer Brian Michaels took these images in Downtown LA, the Westside and Van Nuys during the protests against police brutality on Sunday, May 31 and Monday, June 1, 2020.

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LA Through a Cracked Lens: The National Guard on Hollywood Boulevard

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Brian Donnelly
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Homefree: Out on the Streets while they Burn

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Guest Post

By Tabitha Violencia As I sleep, I can hear people yelling in violent protest mere blocks from where I am. Stones and bottles hit the building. The locals know there are children here so near the violence. The violence is … Continue reading →

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This Week Marks The Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Elise Thompson

The Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust is an  8-day period designated by Congress to remember and to educate Americans about the Holocaust. The dates are determined by the Hebrew calendar, and normally the remembrance “begins on the … Continue reading →

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The End of an Era: Stan’s Donuts in Westwood Village has Closed Forever

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Guest Post

Written by Marlene Steinberg. A portion of this article was previously posted on Roadfood.com. Nestled in the heart of Westwood, on the corner of Broxton and Weyburn, Stan’s Donut’s has been a fixture in the neighborhood since 1963. Stan Berman … Continue reading →

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