The Clean Plates guide to Los Angeles was released last week, and the timing is probably no coincidence; though they missed the "stocking stuffer" season, the book is poised to be prime fodder for any Angeleno embarking on a "new year, new you" kind of mission. more ›

If you're still trying to figure out your plans for New Year's Eve eating, imbibing or dancing, we're giving you a guide to all the guides. We've got all your bases covered, whether you're a raver, scenester, hipster, teetotaler, shot caller, broke girl, gay guy or homesick New Yorker. more ›

OK, so Halloween technically falls on a Monday this year, but we don't think that will stop most of us from taking the entire weekend to celebrate, right? If you're still trying to figure out your plans, we're giving you a guide to all the Halloween guides. more ›

For the past few weeks, the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, who's accused of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death, has dominated the news. And unless you've been following it closely, it can seem a bit like a three-ring circus with an ever-rotating cast of witnesses, lawyers and stakeholders. more ›

After today's 5.9 earthquake shook the east coast, we received a mildly alarming news release from L.A. County entitled, "COUNTY RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO BE PREPARED FOR NEXT BIG ONE." Ok, Angelenos. Prepare. But how? more ›

This is the first in a series of Do It Yourself efforts trending Around Los Angeles. Some are purely hobbies that have taken off in unexpected ways, but most are projects and places built around a combination of necessity, ingenuity and frugality that often give people new skills and new approaches to various parts of their life. more ›

Mac and Cheese can be a very personal thing (trust me) and to pursue the best and most satisfying restaurant offering is a noble, and often unending pursuit. DineLA serves up a generous forkful of noodles-and-cheese intel in their "Get Your Mac On" breakdown of where to go for what kind of Mac attack you're having, like Old School (101 Coffee Shop, Lola's), With a Twist (Ford's Filling Station, Corkbar), Potpourri (First & Hope, Mac & Cheeza), or even Gluten Free (Farmstand) just to name a few on this calorie-dense and impressive 28 restaurant list. What could they have possibly left out? more ›

You just watched Kobe and Pau put in work on that 3-peat the entire city is pining for, now it’s time to find a downtown LA restaurant to satisfy your own cravings. You know what you’re in for at the army of steakhouses surrounding the Staples Center and you know what kind of gutbuster items await you at ESPN Zone. What other restaurant options within walking distance of The Staples Center can feed a Bynum-sized appetite, whether or not you’ve got a Bynum-sized salary? more ›

Many have already voted by mail, but there are still a good number who will hit the polls tomorrow. This guide to guides, mainly focusing on the wider Los Angeles region, is for you. If there's anything missing, or if you have suggestions, please leave them in the comments section and we'll try to fill any gaps in coverage. more ›

This is the last time for a few years that Halloween falls on a weekend, which means this is an official Halloweekend, and there are plenty of things to do today and tomorrow, night and day, for young and less young. In fact, there are too many things to do, and it can get a little overwhelming. Need a Halloween event that is gay or Metro or kid friendly? Want to hit up the best clubs? Not sure where to shop for your costume? Want to concoct some creepy cocktails and treats? We got you covered! Here's Your Guide to the Guides for this spooooooky Halloweekend. more ›

Halloween comes a little early this year, as the film that introduced the world to Michael Myers tears through The Egyptian on a double bill with the classic sci-fi/horror hybrid The Thing. It's part of a weekend long tribute to writer/director/producer/composer/probably-leaving-something-out-because-he's-done-everything John Carpenter, that also pairs '80s action funfests They Live (best film starring a wrestler, hands-down) and Big Trouble in Little China, as well as a personal favorite, Escape from New York, and its sequel Escape from L.A.. If that isn't enough to plot your escape, Carpenter himself will be appearing at the Friday show. His latest film, The Ward, just opened at the Toronto International Film Festival, and maybe if a bunch of us ask really nicely he'll talk about it. more ›

It's no surprise we at LAist love this city. And we know we're not the only ones. Now you can add GQ magazine to the list of lovers because in their September issue, they will name Los Angeles the "Coolest City on Planet." more ›

Tomorrow is Father's Day, and while that definitely doesn't mean the same thing to everyone, there may be some of you who need some help navigating the city tomorrow in terms of what to do...or what not to do. This is your guide to the guides for Father's Day. more ›

Tomorrow is Mother's Day, and while that definitely doesn't mean the same thing to everyone, there may be some of you who need some help navigating the city tomorrow in terms of what to do...or what not to do. This is your guide to the guides for Mother's Day. more ›

With the sold-out L.A. Marathon--that's 25,000 people--on its new, yet popular, Stadium to Sea route, street closures will be aplenty this Sunday. The race moves mainly through Los Angeles, but it will also affect streets in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. more ›

It's January 11th, 8:30 a.m. and the historic case challenging Proposition 8 is just beginning in San Francisco with opening statements followed by testimony from the plaintiffs, who are two couples that were denied marriage licenses because of Proposition 8. A lot has happened since same-sex marriage was legalized in California back on May 15, 2008; so let's recap and dive into the case. more ›

Okay, first, before we go any further, somewhat of a disclaimer: LAist didn't name this app, ergo please do not take this opportunity to school everyone on what you consider "East Side" or not. Now, let us begin... more ›

With the opening of the Gold Line Eastside Extension this Sunday, it's been quite the foodie fever here on the internetz. It's almost feels as if the six miles between Union Station and East L.A. never existed. Nevertheless, the laying down of light rail tracks means people are ready to explore the tastes and wonders there are to offer and with no car in tow. Here's what others are saying. more ›

It's your day off. You're uninspired and under-funded (aka bored and broke). "But I live in Los Angeles!" you remind yourself. "There's got to be something I can do that won't break the bank." Art, music, museums, theatre, workshops, gardens, and more always seem to come with a price tag, unless you're totally in the know. Well, it's not too complicated to file yourself under the in-the-know column. Free L.A. is a publication that you can keep on your bookshelf to use when you need low-cost fun on the fly, or hand off to those out-of-town couch surfers you're hosting who would otherwise spend their vacation days fondling your remote control and eating you out of house and home. more ›

Hopefully, you've chimed in on our map of pubs in the Los Angeles area. In any case, every business is yearning to take your green in exchange for green on this happy day of Shamrock Shakes and the such. If you're staying in, The Rundown has a great list of store-bought beers you can find at Whole Foods and BevMo curated by LA-based "beer expert" and author Hallie Beaune. Over at the LA Times, Charlie Amter rounds up the irish pubs and where the holiday themed drink specials can be found (even non Irish bars like Liquid Kitty are getting on the game, and maybe it's a good idea to check them out, they'll be less crowded). The Scene also has a list and over at LA.com, they offer a handful of their picks. more ›

One of the first steps to fighting a problem is informing the public of what's legally right and wrong. After yesterday's meeting of the Regional Paparazzi Taskforce led by LA City Councilmember Dennis Zine, the group released this one page document highlighting laws paps break on a regular basis to score that big money shot (laws cited are state, Los Angeles, Malibu and Beverly Hills). But what's a little ticket or some short jail time when you just made $27,000 from a couple of shots? To them, it's just a cost of doing business. A downloadable version of the guide will soon be available on Zine's website. more ›

Last week's contest for tonight's Rilo Kiley concert at the Greek Theatre was all about what to do in Los Feliz before and after the show (related, we're running a Robert Plant/Allison Krauss contest right now). Many readers responded with food suggestions. So here, we present to you, by you, your quick guide to eating in Los Feliz: more ›

Tomorrow night, after the May Day rallies, is Taco Night, as declared by the organizers at SaveOurTacoTrucks.org, a petition and effort to raise awareness about an LA County law going in effect on May 15th that will harshen penalties placed on taco trucks who sit in the same spot for over an hour in unincorporated areas such as East LA. more ›

Hey, remember when we were all like "Hey LAist peeps! We're moving to Hollywood! In only thirty days! YEAH BABY!" and everything was going great and we got some good tips on movers (Delancey Street) and neighborhoods? And if you'd asked me if thought I was going to be able to make it by July 1st I'd be all like "YOU KNOW IT!!!" Yeah, well, as of eleven o'clock this morning, that was how... more ›

See that ridiculous excuse for a bedroom pictured above? The unmade bed, the stacks of books, the unorganized electronic devices and extension cords that are just BEGGING to be tripped over? The obsolete XBOX? The mismatched furniture? The cheap plastic bedside chest of drawers that I've had since my dorm years? Hey, you wanna live there? No, seriously, it's great. I swear. Fully furnished. You can keep ALL my Ikea furniture. Yup, that's my... more ›