San Diego-based sailors are in hot water after being busted for using, possessing and/or distributing the designer drug dubbed "spice." Six investigations of the crew aboard the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan over the past month have identified 28 sailors as the culprits. more ›

A controversial life-size statue of a former president placed in a Newport Beach park suffered damage after a botched attempt by a thief to remove it from the site, according to Newport Beach Patch. The statue of Ronald Reagan, approved in January, was unveiled last month. more ›

Bassist, songwriter, punk rocker, funky man, and a founding member of the Ramones, Dee Dee Ramone died of a herion overdose on this day in 2002. Actor, Governor, SAG president, the second longest-living United States president, Dean Martin roaster, and Alex P. Keaton role model, Ronald Reagan died at his Bel Air home in 2004. more ›

We got all flavor-specific yesterday in honor of Peach Ice Cream Day. But if you didn't save room for dessert, there's still a way to celebrate today, because the third Sunday in July happens to be National Ice Cream Day. (By the way, we have President Ronald Reagan to thank for that, hence "The Gipper" reference.) Last night at Extravaganza for the Senses the nice people of MILK told us if you whisper to them you're in the know about today's "holiday" you're in for a sweet treat. There's plenty of incredible ice cream to be had around town, too, like Scoops, KindKreme, the Lake Street Creamery Truck, Paradis, and more. Where's your favorite place to get ice cream? more ›

First Walt Disney's grandson in the West Valley, now Ronald Reagan's in the East Valley. 31-year-old Cameron Reagan was arrested last night when an alarm was tripped at his family's Sherman Oaks home on the 4700 block of Allott Avenue, according to the LA Times. Police arrived to find a somewhat-inebriated Reagan who was “very uncooperative," leading to his arrested for resisting arrest. He was booked at the Van Nuys Station and was held on $10,000 bail. more ›

While the remaining Republican candidates converged on Simi Valley yesterday to debate who was most like Ronald Reagan and the two Democratic candidates still standing in the race meet in Los Angeles later today to hash out who is most unlike Reagan, other political news sent shock waves through Washington D.C. that did not portend well for the Grand Ol' Party. more ›

The eyes of the nation are turning to the Ronald Reagan Library today, where debates for the Republican front-runners will begin. This is the last debate opportunity for the GOP before "Super Tuesday" next week (LAist is throwing an Election Party to celebrate). more ›

This is why we do all of our Christmas shopping online: first the FBI reported possible terrorist threats to Chicago and Los Angeles malls this holiday season, then took it back. Hey kids! You too can grow up to be a pervert with a social conscience! Dov Charney just signed on for a deal with American Apparel's partner company that could net him millions per year. A Small World it's not: Disneyland is remodeling... more ›

My folks are Republicans. I am not. On a recent visit from the East Coast, they wanted to go to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. I kinda didn't. But since they were only in town for a few days -- to see me and I wanted to spend time with them -- I put our political differences aside and drove them out to Simi Valley (via the 118 -- the Ronald Regan... more ›

Hide the knives, Joan Didion: the Santa Anas are coming! The Santa Anas are coming! The new assistant director over at the Los Angeles branch of the FBI has experience in the domestic terror, white-collar crime, and foreign relations divisions; he has also spent time in Mexico City as an FBI legal attache. This week's Sign of the Apocalypse: kids as young as thirteen and fourteen are now getting into the paparazzi business. We... more ›

In today's LAFD updates, a structure fire at Fuller and a passenger car is trapped underneath an 18-wheeler. Will fewer fast-food restaurants mean healthier citizens? The City Council will be asked to consider a moratorium on new chain restaurants in South Los Angeles. Oscar-winning actress (and first wife to Ronald Reagan) Jane Wyman died today at the age of 93 at her home in Rancho Mirage. Students at forty LAUSD schools will be competing... more ›

A Word or 116: So I missed the first 10 minutes of the Grammys which meant that I missed the effing Police. I punished myself by watching the rest of the Grammys: a collection of posers I will never go see perform and whose songs I've never heard and will never care to hear. 24 is back with a 2 hour allotment but my understanding is that I'm not supposed to watch 24 anymore... more ›

For the divorced lady with four cats We love getting comments here at LAist, especially when we can do a follow up. For Laurie of Crazy Aunt Purl (who gets an average of around 70-some comments per post), who commented this yesterday: I just want the Mayor to try to get on the 101 at White Oak each morning for an entire week, and then we can talk about traffic light timing. If you... more ›

the fish live! - Since March 6, two goldfish have been living in LA River water in the newsroom at the LA Times. It's now June, and the fish are still doing swimmingly — although the tank could use a cleaning. more ›

In between an Angie Dickinson double feature last night, the woman herself made an appearance and answered questions from a hoarde of enthusiastic male fans. At 75, the woman still has it; heck, she doesn't look a day over 50. (she may have had work done, but it's exceptionally good work). more ›

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An important issue in the case is whether the bobbleheads are a political parody, and thus entitled to protection under the First Amendment, or an incursion on a celebrity’s right of publicity. While Schwarzenegger’s hardly the first celebrity-turned-politician (Ronald Reagan, Sonny Bono and Jesse Ventura come to mind), he’s certainly milking his pop cultural persona for political gain —invoking the SNL Swarzenegger parody catchphrase—which is sort of puzzling, as Arnold’s lawyers insist the toy’s infringement trades more on Arnold’s persona as an entertainment figure than a politician. Seems like he’s playing it both ways. more ›