In a strangely underreported story that we can only see being discussed on a few local blogs, it appears that the Better Business Bureau has given Santa Monica-based rental giants Westside Rentals an F-rating. more ›

Londonist has minute by minute coverage of the suspected terrorist blasts in London today. Included in their bird's eye view of the event is a link to the incredibly comprehensive (and constantly updated) wikipedia entry about the transport explosions. more ›

West LA Online points us to tract7260.org, the web home of the homeowner's association for the neighborhood between Century City and Santa Monica. The issue of the day is the delay in the completion of the Transitway Project. It is now a year behind schedule and has reduced the number of lanes in each direction from three to two for long stretches. more ›

With Bob Hertzberg conceding the race this morning, the May 17th election will now be between Antonio Villaraigosa and Mayor Hahn a rematch of the 2001 runoff. more ›