It didn't take long for the promoter of the controversial Electric Daisy Carnival "rave," Insomniac, Inc., or the EDC's fans, to distance themselves from the fracas. So is a Twittering DJ looking for a #flashcrowd to blame? more ›

Saturday night Santa Monica was illuminated with the lights of Glow, the second installation of the free, all-night event that spotlights art, performance, and interaction by the shore of the Pacific. more ›

There were all sorts of costumes on display last night at the annual West Hollywood Halloween event, from the inventive to the obscene and from the politically charged to the politically incorrect. Of course, there's always room for the traditional, and often lots of naughtiness. Here are a few pics from the festivities as found on Flickr and in our inbox. more ›

Encountered this lineup for Vanilla Bake Shop in Santa Monica. The line was 20 stylish ladies deep with a sprinkling of guys. I asked one of the would-be cupcake customers who she was buying cupcakes for and she just said, "A friend." Another customer behind us wondered aloud why there were so many women and not really any guys. I guess women are more apt to buy cute cakes for each other and maybe their significant others while guys rather stick to ye old red roses for their gals. more ›

For the love of Vin Scully, people! You are going to a baseball game. You are sitting outside in 80 degree weather with no shade for three hours. At what point does it not occur to you to bring some sunblock along with you? Let's try planning ahead next time.... more ›