Yesterday was not only Veterans Day but the kick-off game for the NCAA season. The Navy and NCAA came together to celebrate both veterans and basketball (despite the NBA lockout). more ›

It's a once in a lifetime date, and while many couple have long planned for the auspicious 11/11/11 wedding date, the Los Angeles County clerk's office affirms there won't be any knot-tying at their offices tomorrow. more ›

This weekend begs you to get out and head to Angeles National Forest, Angelenos. Veterans Day falls on Friday, November 11, and in honor of those who have served and who currently serve our country, the normally required National Forest Adventure Pass will be waived. more ›

Friday night's lineup at Largo at the Coronet will bring together a journalist, a whistleblower and a singer/songwriter, and the results will be nothing less than riveting. In addition to the intellectual stimulation, a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Veterans Project, a local non-profit committed to helping military veterans reintegrate into society when they come home. more ›

Marc Anthony the rightful heir to Hector Lavoe's throne takes the stage at the Gibson Amphitheater tonight at 8:15 PM. One of the most talented Latin music singers of the last 20 years, his salsa career started with a bang in 1993 with his now classic remake of the Juan Gabriel hit Hasta que te conoci. Since then, he has amassed a long string of salsa hits including Te Conozco Bien, Nadie Como Ella and Celos amongst others. If you are salsa/Latin music fan, you can't miss this show. more ›

Today is Veteran's Day, when the US pauses and asks we remember those who have served the country. Here's some of what you can expect today as part of the holiday. Public Services Government offices, agencies, banks, courts, post offices, and several schools are closed. Trash pick up in Los Angeles will operate as usual and Metro-operated buses and trains, Metrolink trains and Foothill Transit will run on a normal schedule. more ›

Although today is Veterans Day, the holiday also serves as a reminder of those who served next to our Vets that did not come home. more ›

It's a big holiday (90th anniversary of WWI) so that means no mail service and banks should be closed. Government offices from federal to state to county to city will also be closed including the DMV, libraries and animal shelters. Public transit will operate as normal. (h/t Daily News) more ›

10 Freeway westbound Normandie on-ramp, 8:45 a.m. Imagine a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles with no schools and no government. But the rest of us still had to go to work. Enjoy your Veterans Day Monday commute!... more ›

It's Veterans Day, and, to commemorate, let's check in on Iraq and see how some Veterans-to-be are doing. Turns out, things weren't so festive today there. A civil war continues to rage and officials announced that, with the 853rd death this past week, 2007 is now the deadliest year yet for American troops in the ongoing Middle East quagmire, surpassing 2004's total of 850. So far, 3,860 U.S. soldiers and 4,164 coalition troops from... more ›

Over the last two days, LAist has told you - where to get free gas - where to get free red hot chili peppers tickets as they play at a small club - why jd drew was a lazy douche - everything you'd ever want to know about the LAPD beat down scandal - where to dine with your valley hos - where to say hi to emilo estevez - that ray parker jr... more ›

If traffic is light today it's because some of you get today off because of the holiday. Yes, we're jealous. In observance of Veterans Day, government offices, courts, schools, libraries and banks will also be closed today. Trash collection will continue its usual trashy schedule. Post offices will be open today but will be closed on Saturday. Metro buses and trains will run on a normal schedule as will Metrolink. LAist will rock you... more ›

True Football David Beckham to join the Los Angeles soccer scene? Vote Tomorrow There's some confusion over voter trouble tomorrow. CBS2 helps you prepare. Over at City Hall Zuma Dogg over at Mayor Sam is following the medical marijuana dispensary story. The City disses their own Godfather of blogging. The City also disses the killing of animals for a weekend: In an demonstration of commitment to lifesaving for the homeless animals of Los Angeles,... more ›