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.
Mid Week Gossip Fix

A recent 911 call about George Clooney's motorcycle crash in New Jersey has been made public. The operator seems quite confused - TMZ
Uh Oh - do we have another celeb heading to rehab? Pamela Anderon's friends are concerned about her hard partying ways, drinking and doing damage to her liver when she already has Hep C (Thanks Tommy) - NY Post
Bridget Moynihan poses for OK magazine with new baby boy, John, fathered by NFL quarterback Tom Brady - OK Mag
In other baby news, Usher announces he's expecting a baby boy with wife Tameka Foster - People
Despite Brit's crazy train her cute boys, Sean and Jayden, at least have each other - Popsugar
Britney needs a role model - Christina Aguilera, preggers (though not yet confirming), recording in the studio, and looking good - X17 Online
Heidi Montag from The Hills finally admits to getting plastic surgery, claiming she "hated" her body - US Weekly
Watch out Rwanda, here comes Paris H. Please make sure she doesn't adopt any babies on her way out, thanks - E Online
Tom Cruise lays out plans to build an underground bunker at his Telluride home in preparation for the end of the world to the tune of 10 million - Celebitchy
She's baaaaaaaack...Lindsay Lohan is scheduled to leave rehab this weekend. We've missed you Lindsay, and can't wait to see what you come up with next -Entertainmentwise
A reason to celebrate! Maya Rudolph is returning for another season of SNL - Sandra Rose
Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards in court over their nasty custody battle. These two really hate each other - Defamer
Happy Birthday to Serena Williams, Olivia Newton- John, Jillian Barberie and more - Dlisted
Photo by sarahinvegas via Flickr
-
It's been many, many years since we saw this much snow in our mountains. Going up there right now isn't safe, but here are some places where you can enjoy the view and snap a pic.
-
April Valentine died at Centinela Hospital. Her daughter was born by emergency C-section. She'd gone into the pregnancy with a plan, knowing Black mothers like herself were at higher risk.
-
A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
-
-
In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California.
-
Another Missing Hiker Has Been Found Dead In San Gabriels As Search For Actor Julian Sands ContinuesBob Gregory, 62, went missing the same day as Sands. His body was recovered near Mount Islip.