Bullying and mistreatment of students has evolved with the rise of Facebook, Twitter and other social media. No longer is the school bully limited to using brute force and intimidation but that does not mean those problems don’t exist. Fairfax High School held the Safe School Ambassadors program this week to teach students how to [...] [...more]
The race for city council representative for the 4th District went into full swing on Jan. 22 when incumbent Councilmember Tom LaBonge officially launched his campaign. Three candidates are vying for the council seat, and they are all Democrats. Â LaBonge has represented the 4th District since 2001, when he was elected during a special [...] [...more]
Parents with children who have pre-existing medical conditions can obtain health insurance for the children through a state program expanding upon provisions of the federal Healthcare Reform Act. State Assemblymember Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) and State Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones held a press conference outside of Childrens Hospital in Hollywood on Wednesday to remind parents [...] [...more]
Three months after a lingerie shop was forced to close up shop because of its racy name, the “FUK-U Lingerie-Love Shop by Christophe Doumaiselle” has resurfaced a block from its original location. The large, pink sign bearing the establishment’s controversial name looms over 7614 Melrose Ave., next to the Timeless Boutique. Residents recently noticed the [...] [...more]
The Los Angeles City Council approved revisions to its medical marijuana ordinance on Jan. 21 that will create a lottery to determine how many dispensaries will be issued permits to remain open for business. The decision is the latest twist in the saga involving the city’s medical marijuana ordinance, which went into effect last June [...] [...more]
More than 50 volunteers with Organizing for America (OFA) gathered at St. Nick’s Pub for a viewing party of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Speech Tuesday. OFA held dozens of similar viewing parties across California, including two others in Los Angeles. Volunteers discussed the president’s agenda to strengthen the middle class, continue the [...] [...more]
 Actor Donald Sutherland received the 2,430th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday in the category of Motion Pictures. Sutherland has had a long career in motion pictures, appearing in more than 130 films. They include classics such as  “The Dirty Dozen”, “M.A.S.H.”,  “Ordinary People”, “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”, “Klute”, and [...] [...more]
The Today Show recently mentioned that The Counter was one of America’s top restaurants. When I heard that one recently opened in the Miracle Mile area, I was eager to take my six-year-old, because she is a cheeseburger aficionado. Located next to the Page Museum and the La Brea Tar Pits, The Counter enjoys a [...] [...more]
Napa Valley Grille During dineLa restaurant week now through Jan. 28 and Jan. 30 to Feb. 4, chef Joseph Gillard will offer diners a mix-and-match three-course lunch for $22 and a wine country inspired prix fixe dinner for $34. 1100 Glendon Ave. (310)824-3322, www.napavalleygrille.com. District Grill During dineLA, one of West Hollywood’s liveliest restaurants is [...] [...more]
Experience at La Quinta Resort & Club The famous romantic comedy, “It Happened One Night,” was written by the incomparable Frank Capra while he was staying at a casita at La Quinta Resort. This romantic interlude Valentine’s package is a contemporary version filled with amenities that would have greatly pleased Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable. [...] [...more]
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