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Much Ado About Super Bowl Nothings, Then Kobe Makes History

Jimmy Bramlett — 2012-02-06T21:51:35-08:00

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Extra, Extra: A Beautiful Bookstore, Occupiers for Art, and Migratory Birds

Jessica Pauline Ogilvie — 2012-02-06T18:00:20-08:00

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2012-02-06T18:00:20-08:00

Proposed State Tax On Cigarettes Could Create 12,000 Jobs

Lauren Lloyd — 2012-02-06T17:30:00-08:00

]]>California Cancer Research Act (CCRA), a statewide June 5 ballot initiative, aims to increase the tax on cigarettes, and a recent University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study says the initiative would create thousands of jobs and significantly boost the state's overall economy. [ more › ]

Schizophrenic Man Accuses Hospital of Dumping Him on Skid Row Against His Wishes

Jessica Pauline Ogilvie — 2012-02-06T17:29:18-08:00

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L.A. Puppy Wins MVP Award at Puppy Bowl VIII

Jessica Pauline Ogilvie — 2012-02-06T17:00:44-08:00

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Scandal in Fun Town: Legoland Is Full of Sexist Propaganda!

Lindsay William-Ross — 2012-02-06T16:30:00-08:00

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Mom & Children Arrested On Suspicion Of Stabbing Dog To Death

Lauren Lloyd — 2012-02-06T16:00:00-08:00

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Early Morning Opera's 'Abacus' Explores Fine Line Between Truth & Lies

Guest Writer — 2012-02-06T15:30:00-08:00

]]>Abacus at REDCAT felt like a joyful reunion for L.A.'s art scene. Abacus got its start at the REDCAT NOW Fest in 2009 and has since traveled to various residencies and performance venues, including the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. [ more › ]

Read Across America Refuses Donation from Porn Company Affiliated with Sasha Grey

Jessica Pauline Ogilvie — 2012-02-06T15:00:13-08:00

]]>caused a bit of an uproar when she participated in the Read Across America program by reading to elementary school kids in Compton. Now, the story of the porn star and the classroom is in the news again, as a company releasing an adult film in which Grey is featured has offered to donate some of the film's proceeds to the National Education Association's program. [ more › ]

Zsa Zsa Gabor Embraces 95 With Star-Studded Birthday Bash

Lauren Lloyd — 2012-02-06T14:30:00-08:00

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Woman Files 47 Lawsuits Against Local Government, Strip Clubs, Tom Hanks, Adam Sandler & More, Claims She's Entitled to Millions

Lindsay William-Ross — 2012-02-06T14:00:00-08:00

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Lingerie Bowl History: L.A. Wins 3rd Consecutive Championship

Lindsay William-Ross — 2012-02-06T13:30:00-08:00

]]>Los Angeles Temptation made league history as they took their third consecutive championship by defeating the Philadelphia Passion 28-6 in Lingerie Bowl IX. [ more › ]

Pencil This In: Discussions on the Arab Spring, Graphic Novels; Film Talks with Max von Sydow, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill

Christine N. Ziemba — 2012-02-06T13:00:04-08:00

]]>Moneyball at LACMA; and Wael Ghonim talks about the Arab Spring. Read on for all the details. [ more › ]

Elementary School Janitor Arrested On Suspicion Of Child Molest [UPDATED]

Lauren Lloyd — 2012-02-06T12:50:00-08:00

]]>Miramonte Elementary isn't the only local school making unfortunate headlines in connection with a child sex abuse scandal. A janitor at Germain Elementary in Chatsworth was arrested today on suspicion of committing lewd acts on a child. [ more › ]

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2012-02-06T12:50:00-08:00

Will Ferrell's Lost Super Bowl Commercial, Found In Nebraska

Lauren Lloyd — 2012-02-06T12:00:00-08:00

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3 Bicyclists Struck By Alleged DUI Motorist Who Fled the Scene

Lindsay William-Ross — 2012-02-06T11:55:00-08:00

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You Remember Rain, Right? Well, It's Gonna Fall on Us Tuesday!

Lindsay William-Ross — 2012-02-06T11:30:00-08:00

]]>says the National Weather Service, so your flip flops and short sleeves are getting a one day reprieve. [ more › ]

Santa Monica Grants Residents Green Power Via Sustainability Bill Of Rights

Lauren Lloyd — 2012-02-06T11:00:00-08:00

]]>third smoggiest metropolitan area in the country, perhaps you should pack up and move to Santa Monica, a city promising green rights to its residents. [ more › ]

7 Reasons to Love L.A.: Hollywood Frolic, Historic Neon, & Up a Few Incredible Hills

Lindsay William-Ross — 2012-02-06T10:30:00-08:00

]]>LAist Featured Photos Pool on Flickr, here are 7 moments worth taking a second look at in our 7 Reasons to Love L.A. series. [ more › ]

California Public Employees Top The Pay Charts, But Are They Earning Too Much?

Lauren Lloyd — 2012-02-06T10:10:00-08:00

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Dana Point and Laguna Beach Could Be First OC Cities to Ban Plastic Bags

Lindsay William-Ross — 2012-02-06T09:50:49-08:00

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How to Score FREE Yogurtland Frozen Yogurt Today

Lindsay William-Ross — 2012-02-06T09:29:00-08:00

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Pregnant Woman Killed in Home, Husband Arrested for Her Death

Lindsay William-Ross — 2012-02-06T09:00:00-08:00

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Parents Protest At Miramonte Elementary As School Prepares To Close

Lauren Lloyd — 2012-02-06T08:50:00-08:00

]]>Miramonte Elementary School today and are rallying outside the school this morning. The school is the former home of two teachers arrested last week on allegations of lewd acts and sexual crimes against students. [ more › ]

A Letdown Super Bowl Becomes Life Affirming

Jimmy Bramlett — 2012-02-05T23:18:28-08:00

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Extra, Extra: How Angelenos Watched the First Super Bowl

Emma G. Gallegos — 2012-02-05T17:30:50-08:00

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2012-02-05T17:30:50-08:00

Sly Stallone and Other Actors Who Reprised Their Roles in Super Bowl Commercials

Emma G. Gallegos — 2012-02-05T17:00:05-08:00

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Overheard in L.A.: The Post-Super Bowl Hangover Edition

Guest Writer — 2012-02-05T16:30:48-08:00

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Classical Pick of the Week: Laguna Beach Music Festival and Placido Domingo in Simon Boccanegra

Sam Kim — 2012-02-05T15:00:00-08:00

Simon Boccanegra"/>]]>The Philharmonic Society, the OC's oldest music organization, is kicking off the 10th annual Laguna Beach Music Festival this week. Placido Domingo returns to the stage in a production of Simon Boccanegra in the titular role. [ more › ]

Grisly Discovery: Body Found in Blue Curbside Recycling Bin

Emma G. Gallegos — 2012-02-05T14:30:24-08:00

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Parents Say Their Daughter Was a Victim of Both Teachers at Miramonte Elementary Being Investigated for Lewd Acts

Emma G. Gallegos — 2012-02-05T13:00:43-08:00

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Madrona Marsh: Torrance's Secret Urban Oasis (Hiding in Plain Sight)

Guest Writer — 2012-02-05T11:30:18-08:00

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Mid-City Violence: 3 Teens Shot Outside House Party

Emma G. Gallegos — 2012-02-05T11:00:08-08:00

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One Man Dead After Car Plunges Into Canyon

Emma G. Gallegos — 2012-02-05T09:15:41-08:00

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A Tale of Three Teams

Jimmy Bramlett — 2012-02-04T22:11:18-08:00

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Extra, Extra: Baby Abandoned Next to an Open Bottle of Brandy

Emma G. Gallegos — 2012-02-04T17:00:47-08:00

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Vintage Motorcyle Thieves Targeted Bel Air Couple

Emma G. Gallegos — 2012-02-04T16:30:29-08:00

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'Nightline' Worries About Teenage Girls' Crush on the Porn Star Next Door

Emma G. Gallegos — 2012-02-04T15:30:49-08:00

]]>profile on James Deen, the porn star from Pasadena with a massive female fanbase. The show seems sort of freaked out that underage girls might be stumbling across porn on the internet...and actually enjoying it. [ more › ]

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2012-02-04T15:30:49-08:00

OC Serial Killer Accused of Murdering His High School Friend's Mother and Brother

Emma G. Gallegos — 2012-02-04T14:00:23-08:00

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Madonna To Joe Francis: I Wasn't Going to Sing 'Girls Gone Wild' at Superbowl

Emma G. Gallegos — 2012-02-04T12:15:42-08:00

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