The ringing will soon begin, and no, we're not talking about sleigh bells (yet). The jingle-jangle we're referring to belongs to a small red bell, a bell that signals shoppers to donate some of their gift-giving funds to charity. The Salvation Army has ramped up its fundraising efforts this year, adding a special new device to their iconic Red Kettles. more ›

Reverend Maurice Chase, aka Father Dollar Bill, was at it again this Thanksgiving, handing out $15,000 in cash yesterday to eagerly awaiting homeless in what has become an annual tradition. Singles, twenties and a few benjamins were handed out to those in need at the Salvation Army Mission at 5th and Sanford in downtown LA. KTLA reports that the money Father Chase donates comes from Mrs. Bob Hope, Mrs. Frank Sinatra, Bob Newhard, Eli Broad, Vin Scully and many others. His stated goal, despite criticism, is simply to make sure skid row residents know they are not invisible. more ›

One of the most enjoyable aspects of celebrity fashion is what I’ll call the superiority factor. You know, the sneering satisfaction that you or I can take in seeing someone who has all the money and fashion consultants in the world and still looks like they got dressed in a lightless closet stocked with Salvation Army rejects. On Oscar Sunday, your television screen will offer the best opportunity to see which stars haven’t gotten it right. more ›

We came across this interesting and yummy tidbit of information and had to share, it's National Doughtnut Day! What that means is you can through out all of your being good preparing for summer and kick off June right! more ›

- How would you describe your neighborhood in one sentence? (LACityNerd) - "Los Angeles is Burning" by Bad Religion was yesterday's official theme for LA, apparently (Atwater Village Newbie) - "The Orange Line now brings thousands of commuters through downtown Van Nuys and these riders disembark in an area with a Salvation Army store, a porno shop, an ice manufacturing company, auto painters, Big Valley Dodge and other one story buildings which close down... more ›

Record stores may have folded, but fans of vinyl soldier on. Where to get their fix? Well, there's Amoeba, there are swap meets, there are Sing Along With Mitch albums laguishing at the Salvation Army. And this week, one vinyl fan took her for-sale collection virtual with Hollywoodland Records, a blog-slash-store. Prices range from $1 - $50, but most are less than $10. It's not a bigtime operation; in fact, you've got to live nearby to play. Sales are made by appointment/pickup only, no mail order. more ›