Major League Soccer made history this past week, but for all the wrong reasons. Frustrated by the lack of progress towards a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between themselves and the league, MLS players overwhelmingly voted in favor of a strike. Through their vote, players have essentially told MLS that if an agreement is not reached by March 25th, clubs shouldn't expect to see them in their respective locker rooms. more ›

Next time L.A. Lakers Kobe Bryant's shoes are within sight, take a close look at his laces. Why? It could be one of those occasions on which Bryant wears his special (RED) branded laces. more ›

Thanks to top late-night picture-taker Drew "Rukes" Ressler, we can see what goes bump in the night, and who dances to that bump. Last month we did. This month we present evidence, that despite the cold fist of the economy, SoCal is full of people dancing, led by those DJs who make us dance. That, and Rukes paid a visit to rockers Last Exit. more ›

I’m an Angels fan. There. It’s out there and I feel pretty good about it. No longer will I feel the need to only wear red among my closest friends who will not snicker or judge me. I may even have a coming out party. I’m walking on eggshells as many of my colleagues here at LAist bleed Dodger Blue. Seriously, I’ve seen it. It’s really gross, like ink and ranch dressing. Being an Angels fan does not make me a Dodger Hater, though. On the contrary, I think the Dodgers represent pride and tradition better than any other team in baseball. But I just wanted to go over a few points and try to create some brotherly love and understanding, hand holding, and bong passing among baseball fans. more ›