Angelenos, if you receive a letter claiming that your home is slated for inspection by Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) personnel, feel free to shred, recycle or save it to show the police. The letter is part of a scam recently discovered by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). more ›

This week's Obamajam ruffled the feathers of many Angelenos, especially those who brave the roadways every day. One Angeleno decided to stop bitching on Twitter, Facebook, etc., and actually write a letter to President Jet Setter. Brandon Moats, a local web designer, even created a stylish acrostic-esque text graphic to accompany his short plea. more ›

The Museum of Tolerance unveiled Adolf Hitler's "Gemlich Letter" today, which was recently acquired by the Simon Wiesenthal Center. The letter was written and signed by the infamous dictator himself in 1919, where he first revealed on paper his radical, anti-Semitic world view. more ›

Craig Ferguson, CBS's late, late night funny man, received a not so funny letter on Tuesday. The "threatening letter with white powder" sparked an investigation by LAPD's Major Crimes Division and the FBI, reports LA Times. more ›

Earlier today Governor Brown delivered the following letter to Herbert Carter, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the California State University, expressing his concern for the colossal pay packages recently awarded to top administrators. Brown's admirable intentions are crystal clear - to advise Carter in today's salary decision and emphasize the current necessity of sacrifice. more ›

All Brenda Lee (not that Brenda Lee) wanted to do was give President Obama a letter this morning at LAX. That ended up being a big fat nope.com from the Secret Service. Anyway, Obama was in town for a Democratic National Committee fundraiser, which prompted protests outside it at the Beverly Hilton. Among those who paid over $30,000 for a pair of dinner tickets included "Seth Rogen, Ron Howard, Kiefer Sutherland more ›

Guest Day Editor Zuma Dogg will be joining LAist with a few posts throughout the day. Read his introductory interview here and check out his site as well as Mayor Sam where he contributes. He also wrote an article in the current edition of the LA Weekly Dear Los Angeles City Council, We all know legislation, administration and meetings take up a good amount of your time, whether ZD shows up that day, or not.... more ›