Nick's, home of delicious breakfast burritos, by Rebecca~James via LAist Featured Photos Pool on Flickr Remember when we told you that Los Angeles tap water was the best tasting in the world? Turns out that our delicious H20 might have been sprinkled with delicious drugs. The AP found that a multitude of pharmaceuticals, like antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones, have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million......

"...And the ancient empty street's too dead for dreaming" by kpe II via LAist Featured Photos Pool on Flickr Newly elected state speaker, a Democrat named Karen Bass who was raised in Los Angeles, has made friends on both sides of the aisle, the LA Times said. She is the first African-American to assume the top spot and has some pretty lofty goals, including providing healthcare and improving education. Wait, those are things EVERY......

Photo by woolennium via flickr It's March 1 and in addition to it being the first official day of spring (in Southern California at least -- cuz we said so): -- Exhibition season is on in Florida and Arizona -- Opening day is less than one month away -- Countdown begins for Malingering's photoessays on the best and worst of the '08 Dodgers (and their fans) Individual Dodgers game tickets are on sale to......

So the guys are in Vero Beach now, and now my sphincter pulsates in anticipation for March 31: Opening Day at Dodger Stadium. This spring training should prove very interesting despite Jeff Kent opening his yap. Here are some story lines to follow: Tommy Lasorda will manage eight exhibition games. While Joe Torre takes a split squad to Beijing to play the San Diego Padres on March 14 and 15, Lasorda will have the remaining......

Still Life with Seasonings, by Alex Kehr via LAist Featured Photos Pool on Flickr An investigation by the Daily News found that, as the DWP has increased rates they continue to issue cars to more than 100 employees who are free to take them home. Proponents of the program say the cost of the vehicles is offset by the tax breaks the department receives from the hybrids they drive. Other people say, You're shitting......

So, looking forward to the Golden Globes tomorrow night? If you like lists being read aloud (and, really, who doesn't?) then NBC has a show for you. But, wait, there's more! Since the news conference announcing the winners will take one hour, NBC is filling the other two hours originally scheduled for the Globes with a "Dateline" special, including interviews to be conducted by Matt Lauer with some actors that are up for some......

Three Dodger pitchers combined on a 2-hit shutout, and Nomar Garciaparra hit a 2-run single to lead Los Angeles to a 3-0 victory last night over the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Left-handed set-up relief pitcher Joe Beimel was not one of the pitchers involved in the shutout. Nevertheless, Mr. Beimel does have the good fortune of being the subject in Part 2 of our 436-Part series, "Better Know a Dodger". Joseph Ronald Beimel......

Well after two games, there's sure a lot to wallow in. New acquisitions Luis Gonzalez and Juan Pierre are 0-for-15. Starting pitchers Derek Lowe and Randy Wolf have combined for a not-so-stellar 9.00 ERA in 10 innings. And Rafael Furcal remains mired on the disabled list with a sprained ankle (not necessarily the best of injuries for a speedy lead-off hitter). However, as Rocky Balboa mentioned to Clubber Lang repeatedly in the third round......

AP Photo by Chris Carlson I'm not going to write anything about the pre-season freeway series with the Dodgers. Why you ask? Well, it's because exhibition baseball games tend to be about as meaningful as promises by Pacman Jones to stay on the right side of the law. Teams are working on specific things; giving guys looks who won't even be on the team, so essentially, the scores are meaningless. This blog is over......

Nationals 9, Dodgers 1 - This spring training game was pretty much already over entering the bottom of the 8th, but Washington poured it on with six more runs. Of greater note to local fans, D.J. Houlton, Eric Stylts, and Delwyn Young got shipped off to the minors, and Tony Abreu, Choo Freeman, Jonathan Meloan, and Matt White were reassigned. Kobe 0 - 'Cause he didn't play today. Elsewhere - Check out your 2007 Angels......

To my dearest City of Angels, On this Valentine's Day, my thoughts turn to love. I want to whisper sweet nothings in your broadcast booths. I want to serenade you with Randy Newman's, "I Love LA." You have blessed me with your balmy weather and sunny skies. Other cities may act like ice queens and dump (11 feet of snow on) their lovers, but you never fail me. You always get me excited. You give......

Clippers 105, Grizzlies 90 - The Clips have yet to win on the road, but a home victory over Memphis pushed their record to 7-7 and snapped a five game skid, much to Mike Miller's dismay (left). The Clipper's record would be good enough for first place in the Atlantic Division. Too bad they don't play anywhere in the East. After the game, Elton Brand told reporters, "We're 7-1 at home, and we still......

- New police video Episode III: Tazed at UCLA Library - LA Times - Dodgers one step closer to moving their Spring Training facility to Glendale, AZ. Dodgertown in Vero Beach's days are numbered - MLB - Philip Morris claims that cigarette smoking in movies is dangerous, asks filmmakers to put something else in the mouths of the babes on the silver screen - AP - Toys For Tots flip flops on Talking Jesus......