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Video: Take the Purple Line From Western to Santa Monica (Without Waiting Decades)

Want to take the Purple Line past the 405 Freeway? You can either wait two decades or check out this video. more ›

Are the Dodgers Starting to Fall Back Down to Earth?

Perhaps this is Icarus falling to the ground. After an 11-4 hiccup Wednesday night in Arizona against the Diamondbacks, the Dodgers flailed against the Houston Astros losing 3-1 to start a seven-game homestand against the NL Central. more ›

Extra, Extra: Hollywood Philanthropist Tries To Make Rich People Care About Schools

In tonight's Extra, Extra, two Echo Park men were stabbed, Anne Hathaway's ex gets deported and a "Party of Five" star admits to beating his wife. more ›

arts & entertainment

Jimmy Kimmel Asks: "How can the most plastic city in America turn its back on plastic bags?"

Jimmy Kimmel used Los Angeles' aggressive new plastic bag ban as fodder for a segment on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week. more ›

PHOTOS: Trekking L.A.'s Port Town; Next Up - Little Tehran

Last weekend we trekked San Pedro, a port town at the Southern-most tip of Los Angeles. It was the first neighborhood tour in a summer series organized by L.A. Commons, a non-profit group that shines a light on some of the city's lesser-know cultural gems. more ›

Get Out: Silver Lake Jubilee, California Noir & Psychedelic Noise Rock

Get out so you can jam to psychedelia or indie rock, sip some booze in the Getty Gardens or watch some classic mid-century noir. more ›

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A Taste of Palm Springs Restaurant Week: June 1-10, 2012

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In the Coachella Valley, there's an evolving restaurant scene that will be showcased June 1-10 via the annual Palm Springs Restaurant Week. more ›

Kobayashi Downs 5 Al's Italian Beef Sandwiches In 95 Seconds

Competitive eater Kobayashi, of Nathan's Hot Dogs fame, competed against five Chicago Now bloggers to see if he could eat as many Al's Italian Beef sandwiches as they could collectively. Results were... predictable. more ›

YouTube To Launch Very Porky Food Channel

Gone are the days when one could enliven their Sunday mornings by watching Julia Child and Jacques Pepin affectionately debate the proper way to scramble eggs or divulge their secrets to whole chicken perfection. Enter Hungry. more ›