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Most Commented
Fresh & Easy Markets in SoCal: Unknown & Hard? What do you think about the Fresh & Easy neighborhood markets that began to pop up on this side of the pond thanks to UK grocery company Tesco? Some love, some loathe, and some have no idea what they're all about.
Hambone is Home! We were delighted to shared the news straight from the owner that dognapped pit bull Hambone was found and returned to his owners. (We also went to the Hambone Reunion party this weekend and got some pictures.)
Bringing Back the NoHo Streetcar Idea We tossed the idea out again, but what stuck in our comments was the issue of safety in North Hollywood. Amidst the area's colorful crosswalks lurks a violent breed of danger...or not.
Most Recommended
Church of Scientology Strikes Back - Anonymous Responds Gareth Cales goes public about being Anonymous.
Happy Spring, from Malingering Budding trees, balmy breezes, and evening daylight inspires Angelenos to unleash their "muffin tops" and beer guts for all to see. It also inspired Malingering to write some haikus! (This was also a top commented post this week!)
Richard Widmark 1914 - 2008 Our obit for the late actor was met with much appreciation, and a lot of titles to add to Netflix queues. (Not to mention a hankering to climb over a wall and get a grapefruit autographed by an obliging star!)
BONUS! Carryover from last week: UCLA Begins Spring Break Early with Undie Run Have you seen the co-eds in their skivvies yet? What are you waiting for?
