As we all know, New York is the only city in the world with tall buildings. Wait, what's that you say? Other cities have tall buildings, too? Well, that's not what the New York Times thinks: In a piece published today, the newspaper offers up the opinion of six Angelenos on the rezoning plan that would revitalize Hollywood by introducing high-rise buildings and better public transportation. more ›

Unlike the rather tired and off-handed assessment of the LA food scene that the SF Chronicle tossed off about six months back, the New York Times has been showing how it's done: their recent piece on "36 Hours in Hollywood" and last week's survey of Sunset Junction. Okay, yes, some of their picks are probably geared to the curious tourist rather than the traveler interested in a more gritty L.A. experience -- Teddy's nightclub is one of their spots to hit up (although you do get to see L.A. teenage wildlife in its natural habitat). more ›

There have long been rumors about a possible Los Angeles/Southern California all-news TV channel. 24/7 local television news makes sense -- from both a regional and business perspective. Not just for the biggest metropolitan areas; Seattle/Portland has one, Boston too. more ›