Born in Vancouver and raised in Toronto, Lindsay William-Ross has lived in LA since 1990, and became a U.S. Citizen in 2010. Lindsay began as an LAist volunteer writer way back in 2005. When she isn't planning her next restaurant visit or resident tourist adventure, she's likely researching local history, in the swimming pool, taking pictures of flowers, in the kitchen, or watching television. If you have about four hours to kill, ask her about her cat, Hank.

Lauren Lloyd is an L.A.-based arts, culture and environmental writer. She often pursues feminist topics, though she accepts all humans equally. Her love for dogs has evolved into an innocent obsession having failed at landing an L.A. abode that is both affordable and welcoming of canines. She can usually be found clickety-clacking on her laptop, snapping photos, attempting to save the world, experiencing live music or riding her bicycle.

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Born and raised in Boston, Jessica did a stint in New York for college simply so she could later write knowledgeably about New Yorkers who hate Los Angeles. When not writing for LAist from the comfort of her home, Jessica can be found at the dog park with her puppy/co-worker, making poignant lists, jogging around her Fairfax neighborhood, caffeinating herself too heavily, and sporadically working on the great American novel.

Christine is one of those transplanted Northeasterners (go Sox and go Eagles!) clogging up the 405, but has lived in the Los Angeles area for the past 10 years. She works for the man by day in corporate communications and feeds her soul freelancing on nights and weekends. When not working, she can often be found on the nearest golf course trying to work on that nasty slice. Have an event you'd like us to cover or list? Send it via email.

There is nothing to know about Jimmy. He is a filthy whore who has ODed on every drug possible. The fact that he has the will to wake up every morning is a miracle unto itself. His love for the Dodgers came back in 2001 when catcher Paul LoDuca hired him for a blowjob. He aspires to be that lady in the anti-smoking PSAs who smokes through her tracheotomy hole. He’s an Aries who enjoys crossword puzzles and calculus problems.

Born in the beautiful redwood shaded suburbs of the San Francisco Bay Area, Julie move to LA over 20 years ago. You are bound to catch her humming "I love LA" just about every day. When not checking out new restaurants, bargain shopping, or hunting for the perfect gift, you will find Julie headed to music, arts, and pop culture events throughout Southern California. She mentors kids at The Santa Monica Police Activities League and believes the old adage 'you learn more from them than they do from you'. She studied theatre at UCLA- Go Bruins! Julie eats a lot of Japanese food and is happy to have the 'my sushi chef is better than your sushi chef' smack down with you any time.

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