For After the Burgundy Room and Before the Ski Room

From AP via NY Daily News Used to be the best rejuvenatory fast-food meal in Hollywood was Popeye’s Red Beans and Rice on the corner of Hollywood & Vine. It may still be, tho now you’ll have to valet park and order a bottle of spritzer with your...

Drive-by Shooting Incidents Down in Oakland, L.A.

from The LaLa Times High Gas Prices Slow Number of Drive-By Shootings OAKLAND — The return of high gas prices is affecting business throughout California, including gangs, a new study shows. With gas now at $3 per gallon and many gang bangers driving gas guzzling...

Taking art to the streets of L.A. County

New program allots 1% of new buildings’ costs to paintings, sculptures. In South L.A., employees and clients take notice. By Daniela Perdomo, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer March 12, 2008 The new Los Angeles County Administration Building rises four stories...

Lawyers Using Wiretaps Say It Isn’t So!

from the Washington Post Hollywood’s Bugged Over Wiretaps LOS ANGELES, March 6 — “It’s the star-studded list Hollywood’s been waiting for,” gushed the trade paper Variety as opening arguments began Thursday in the criminal...