This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Extra, Extra
Photo by balmes via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr
- An OC judge has given a serial murder suspect the ok to serve as his own attorney.
- Well done water savers: Pasadena Water and Power reports usage was down 12 per cent in July and August from the same months last year.
- Burbank teens spent their Saturday night sleeping outside in cardboard boxes as part of a fundraiser to help local homeless people.
- Looks like many of America's Most Expensive Homes--including a $65 million Brentwood manse--aren't being bought up. Shocking, right?
- A new name behind the scenes at the LA Times: Sean Gallagher will replace Meredith Artley as the managing editor of the online department.
- Hmm, are you sure it's not "The 20 Burgers You Need to Eat Before You Diet"? Burger joint The Counter has opened another location today, this one in Pasadena.
- Nope, that's not it guys! The WSJ joins the ranks of many who falsely label a house seen from PCH as the Getty Villa.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
