Posted The Whiff of Inevitability to LAist
Those of you who've been following the presidential race as closely as I have (and, really, who hasn't?) are no doubt aware of the conventional wisdom surrounding Hillary Clinton's candidacy – namely that she now appears unbeatable. Pundits and reporters alike have been buzzing about her insurmountable lead – often clocking in in the high double digits – over her next two closest rivals, Obama and Edwards, for what has seemingly been weeks now....
Posted Extra, Extra: Another Great Move by the Guv and Santa Barbara's Art Meltdown to LAist
Eric Richardson of Blogdowntown snaps the above shot from a downtown commercial shoot yesterday: "Pictured is one scene from the commercial being shot, where a gaggle of females drop their workout to come press up against the window and see some brown guy. I would hope this'll make more sense by the time we see it on TV." Out best guess is that he is made out of chocolate. Los Angeles could soon be...
Posted Extra, Extra: Jumbo-Sized MTA Buses, John Singleton's Accident and the Frogtown Artwalk Tonight to LAist
The MTA will be testing a new 65-foot-long prototype bus - which can hold up to 131 sitting and standing passengers - on the Orange Line busway for one year starting this week. Nicely done: L.A. City Councilman Richard Alarcon drafted a measure 2 months ago that would've drastically reduced traffic congestion on one block of one street in Panorama City - namely the one where his house is located. Who's down with Gov....
Posted Extra, Extra: Recall Movement for Jack Weiss and the Governator's Healthcare Plan to LAist
The movement to recall LA Westside Councilman Jack Weiss is going strong with close to half the signatures necessary already in. The Governator wants HIS healthcare plan enacted, Democrats be damned! The Big One could be up to 15 times larger than the 1994 Northridge earthquake, according to a newly released study by USC geologists. Why not try your hand at naming chef Alain Giraud's newest brasserie? The second in a series of "All-American...
Posted Extra, Extra: The Long Wait is Finally Over to LAist
Following weeks and weeks of stalling, the State Senate is finally getting ready to pass the budget bill after securing the crucial vote of Senate Republican leader Dick Ackerman. Good news in the environmental department: San Bernardino County authorities have just agreed to start cutting back on their greenhouse gas emissions after monitoring conditions over the next 30 months. Secretary of State Debra Bowen is going after ES&S for selling close to 1,000 uncertified...
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