With our free press under threat and federal funding for public media gone, your support matters more than ever. Help keep the LAist newsroom strong, become a monthly member or increase your support today during our fall member drive.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Extra, Extra: The Future of LA
()
Photo by Lord Jim via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr
- We all want this city to be a certain way in the future. Will Oloughlen decided to put his idea of the future of LA in a 2 minute short film. Enjoy!
- Silverlake's own, Silversun Pickups just reached #1 on the Billboard Charts topping Linkin Park and Green Day. SP are still on the Indie label, Dangerbird Records, therefore have NOT sold out.
- After the Lakers win, it wasn't looters who ran into The Holy Grail shoe store in Downtown to get the latest sneaks, it was pyro's looking for something to set on fire to throw at the Police.
- Gulliver's Restaurant in Irvine is holding an Prime Rib Eating Contest on Wednesday night for $29 with the only rule bing no barfing. Contestants get 30 minutes to chow down on as much as they can for prizes consisting of $400 cash, overnight stay at Radisson Newport Beach Hotel, two Angels tickets and dinner for two at Gulliver’s.
- State legislators get free cars provided by our tax money. Not just a standard car, for example, "Sen. Ron Calderon can be found touring his San Gabriel Valley district in a Cadillac STS V8 Luxury Sports Sedan that the state bought for $54,830." Oh, and their families are covered if they're behind the wheel in an accident. BTW, maintenance - of course it's covered by taxpayer money! Can you say - budget cut?
- Long Beach is getting some heat about their "questionable" use of Federal Stimulus money to refurbish the 14th St. skate park. Senator Tom Coburn (R., Oklahoma) says this "is one of 100 examples of the Obama administration's use of taxpayer dollars for dubious purposes."
- Gunshots were heard and 4 men were hit, one critically, at a South LA bus stop this morning. Makes you think if gunmen think like drinkers in the morning - "must be 12 o'clock somewhere."
- Tickets go on sale today for Cirque du Soleil's "KOOZA" which will run on the SM Pier from October 16 - November 15. Yes, that's far away but be warned, this event will probably sell out.
At LAist, we believe in journalism without censorship and the right of a free press to speak truth to those in power. Our hard-hitting watchdog reporting on local government, climate, and the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis is trustworthy, independent and freely accessible to everyone thanks to the support of readers like you.
But the game has changed: Congress voted to eliminate funding for public media across the country. Here at LAist that means a loss of $1.7 million in our budget every year. We want to assure you that despite growing threats to free press and free speech, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust. Speaking frankly, the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news in our community.
We’re asking you to stand up for independent reporting that will not be silenced. With more individuals like you supporting this public service, we can continue to provide essential coverage for Southern Californians that you can’t find anywhere else. Become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission.
Thank you for your generous support and belief in the value of independent news.
Chip in now to fund your local journalism
(
LAist
)
Trending on LAist
-
Flauta, taquito, tacos dorados? Whatever they’re called, they’re golden, crispy and delicious. -
If California redistricts, the conservative beach town that banned LGBTQ Pride flags on city property would get a gay, progressive Democrat in Congress. -
Most survivors of January's fires face a massive gap in the money they need to rebuild, and funding to help is moving too slowly or nonexistent. -
Kevin Lacy has an obsession with documenting California’s forgotten and decaying places. -
Restaurants share resources in the food hall in West Adams as Los Angeles reckons with increasing restaurant closures. -
It will be the second national day of protest against President Donald Trump.
Best of LAist