Bright Shiny Softballs

from MediaBistro’s fishbowlLA LAT Launches Some Bright, Shiny Softballs at James Frey James Frey has already received a public caning. So (unless we get some comped ring-side seats) we don’t need to see another one. But still, the LAT piece on the front...

Los Angeles Mayor Urging Citizens To Drink From Their Toilets

from the New York Times Los Angeles Eyes Sewage as a Source of Water By RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD LOS ANGELES — Faced with a persistent drought and the threat of tighter water supplies, Los Angeles plans to begin using heavily cleansed sewage to increase drinking water...

Charles Bukowski’s L.A.

Esotouric and City Lights Books present: BookExpo Edition of Charles Bukowski’s LA Saturday, May 31st 2008 BookExpo attendees, show your badge when boarding to receive a free Bukbird beer coaster featuring Tony Millionaire’s cartoon bluebird character, and...