'Tis the season to almost kinda wish you had some stuff on layaway at Kmart, since this year the thing seems to be for donors to swoop in and pay off all the accounts en masse. It happened last week to the shoppers of the Kmart on Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa. more ›

The pull to shop for yourself is likely going to prove irresistible once you enter the penthouse of the California Market and drink in your first moments of Unique LA, the craft, art, and gift show that is in its second day of a weekend-long "pop-up" today. However, if you're shopping for anyone who happens to appreciate handmade, creative, local, quirky, innovative, and charming items ranging from plush toys to plush bathrobes and quite possibly everything in between, Unique LA's bountiful stalls will be a glorious sight. more ›

Shoppers who are looking to spend their holiday bucks in support of craftspeople and artisans have a duo of opportunities this weekend thanks to a pair of events setting up shop in Downtown Saturday and Sunday. We've got all the vital info on Unique LA and Artisanal LA. Bonus: If you go to one, you'll save if you go the other. more ›

If you're struggling to find a gift for the proverbial person who has everything, and that person happens to be the sort who would rather do some good for the earth than get another "thing" they don't need, TreePeople's Holiday Tree Dedication might just be an eco-friendly solution with a very local focus. more ›

A branch-shaded brick alleyway slopes downward, as the midday sun illuminates the large blackboard bearing the names of spices familiar and unusual. Follow the cheery yellow and orange placards with the arrows down to a calming courtyard with a fountain, then take a deep breath and prepare to enter a world of flavor and aroma. more ›

A car crash brought a police pursuit, and the lives of the two fleeing suspects, to an end overnight, reports the Huffington Post. According to a vendor running a street-corner Valentine's Day gifts and novelties stand near Downtown, the two men stole cash and gift baskets, then fled to a nearby car. The authorities located the vehicle, and the suspects gave chase. However, during the pursuit "the suspects crashed into a parked vehicle and were thrown from the car. Both were pronounced dead at the scene." more ›

2010 is bringing about some good prospects, including deals to bring you entertainment all year long. The Roxy in West Hollywood yesterday launched Club Rox, a new limited $100 program that gets you into any show at The Roxy and the upstairs On the Rox as long as they are not a private event or a non-ticketed show. "This is our way of showing our appreciation for all of our loyal customers and new patrons we’ve met this past year," the venue's blog explained... more ›

Since it's a Day Without a Bag today, here's a useful, creative and value added way to make your holiday gifts more environmentally hip. The bags in this video are from Baggu Bags. more ›

The Lovely Mistresses of George W. Bush Calendar. more ›