Long Beach native and rapper Nate Dogg will be remembered this weekend with a public viewing and funeral in his hometown, thanks to the help of local officials and his longtime friend Snoop Dogg. Nate Dogg, nee Nathaniel Hale, died March 15th at age 41, and had been in poor health in recent years after suffering several strokes.
Man of the People: Public Viewing and Funeral Planned in Long Beach for Rapper Nate Dogg
Another Chance to See the Rose Parade Floats Up Close
Although the marching bands have put away their drums and trumpets and the princesses' crowns are resting on velvet pillows, there's still a chance for folks in the Los Angeles area to get an up-close look at the floats that traveled down Colorado Boulevard yesterday morning as part of the 121st Tournament of Roses Parade. The public is invited to check out the floats on display along Sierra Madre and Washington boulevards today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., according to KTLA.
Guide to Obama Inauguration Events in Los Angeles
There are a lot of events going on tomorrow morning (here's the inauguration schedule in PST) so below are some of the big ones and our picks. You can also find a lot of listings at the Presidential Inauguration Committee website and at MoveOn.org, finds David Markland at MetBlogsLA. Wherever you are, enjoy the moments as you share it with millions of others around the world. Just remember for wherever you are, it all begins around 9 a.m., PST here on the West Coast with festivities beginning at 7 a.m. PST.

