I attended The Good Shepherd Center's Gala this past Saturday night at the Beverly Regent Wilshire as the guest of my mentor whose company had sponsored a table. I am lucky enough to attend quite a few galas but this particular evening knew nothing about the organization before I got there. I was so impressed with both the presentation, the attendees and the experience overall. Their video really hit home to the problem of homelessness in Los Angeles - especially considering women and children. more ›

For now, it's safe to keep searching for "donkey porn," "D-lysergic acid diethylamide" and "discount plutonium" on Google. Yesterday a judge ruled that Google does not have to hand over search records to the Justice Department, which, some lawyers say, is on "a fishing expedition." more ›

As Valentine's Day approaches, what better way to acknowledge the holiday than highlighting the work of an Angeleno like homeless advocate, Joel John Roberts, who embodies the tenent "love thy neighbor"? Joel has lead the homeless advocacy organization PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) for ten years and maintains the LA Homeless Blog, which includes links to articles about the homeless in Los Angeles and comments about current events such as the fate of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority or acts of celebrity benevolence like George Clooney giving a $100 to a homeless man on the streets of London. Joel is also the author of the satirical book How to Increase Homelessness. more ›

Surviving while homeless isn't easy. And now the agency that oversees the care of the homeless in Los Angeles is in trouble. more ›