Two L.A. County jails could receive a $1.4 billion renovation package should a new proposal come to fruition. The Board of Supervisors will discuss the proposal to renovate the Men's Central Jail and the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic in a meeting later this month. more ›

Things are heating up at Clifton's Cafeteria in Downtown, but the kitchen is closed for now. As part of their long-term plans for renovating and updating the classic, kitschy restaurant, this week Clifton's closed down for what they anticipate will be a three to six month stretch. more ›

After a prolonged political purgatory and departure into disrepair, LAX, with aspirations of again becoming the west's best international airport, is looking to spend $4 billion to upgrade utilities, expand taxiways for wide-bodied aircraft already in service, and make modernization improvements to the Bradley International and several domestic terminals. more ›

It's time for the grande dame of Los Angeles' golden era cafeterias to get her facelift. Clifton's Cafeteria in Downtown will close up two days a week during the summer as part of new owner Andrew Meieran's renovation that will turn the beloved "Brookside" joint into a contemporary nightlife destination that will not shed its own history in its reincarnation. more ›

The embarrassment of being a "world class city" with an ugly, user unfriendly, depressing, skanky airport seems interminable, doesn't it? Renovations, upgrades, and pretty-fication seems to happen one terminal at a time at Los Angeles International Airport, and today comes word that Terminal 6 might emerge as being actually pleasant in the near future, thanks to a $271 million deal between Alaska Airlines and LAX operator Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). more ›

The Wall Street Journal cares about our geese. Well, our celebrity geese. They care so much that they sent someone here to talk to Echo Park's famous Maria and her man-friend / walking buddy retiree Dominic Ehrler about their possible relocation during the upcoming $65 million overhaul of the park. more ›

The $152 million Rose Bowl renovation got underway with a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday. Upgrades and updates include wider tunnels, new restrooms, new concession stands, concourse improvements, press box improvements, new scoreboards and video boards, and a museum reports CBS Local. more ›

Disney California Adventure will be taking a break from said adventure as crews temporarily close major arteries, shut down venues and halt the Pixar parade while work continues on the $1 billion overhaul of the theme park. The ongoing, five-year makeover is set to be completed in 2012. more ›

Pasadena's iconic stadium is set to get a massive makeover, according to abc7, with a $152 million price tag. The stadium, opened in 1922, is one of the oldest venues for football in the nation. Some beloved aspects of the facility won't be touched, like the neon sign, however, there are plenty of changes that will take place inside. more ›

Yesterday Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa presided over a ceremony at the Bradley International Terminal of LAX to usher in $737 million project he hopes "will reinvent our international gateway to Southern California," according to a piece he wrote in the Huffington Post. more ›

Times might be tough, but at LAX, making good use of the aging Tom Bradley International Terminal is proving to be tougher. Today, the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners are "expected to approve $1.13 billion in construction contracts to revitalize facilities for international travelers at Los Angeles International Airport and build new gates to accommodate the next generation of large commercial planes," according to LA Now. more ›

Many local brides opt to have their weddings at any number of beautiful venues in the Los Angeles area, giving their special occasion a special setting. An oft-selected location is the Hotel Bel-Air because of its oasis-like setting and long history as a place to escape for celebrities since it began serving guests in 1946. more ›

The Theme Restaurant Building has been virtually synonymous with LAX since it opened in 1961. In 2001, the rooftop observation deck was closed in reaction to the September 11th terrorist attacks in the US, and in early 2007, when a hefty piece of plaster fell down as patrons ate nearby, the landmark building was closed for renovations. more ›