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This Week's Most Popular Posts
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Some readers are a bit hung up about No Pants Day | Photo by cinemafia via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr
So here are this week's top three posts, as endorsed by you via the recommend feature, or as indicated by the level of talk going on in the comments...
The Year Of Livingly Tediously - The 10 Worst Things About 2008
Beyonce as Sasha Fierce, the Chinese officials not letting that poor little girl be seen singing her song during the Olympics' Opening Ceremonies, Sarah Palin, and, yes, Prop 8, were all part of what was really a tedious year.
No Pants Subway Ride Coming to Los Angeles
Is it morally negligent to commute to work one day a year in only your skivvies as part of a national improv prank? Or is it just silly, harmless fun? No Pants Day is being organized for Los Angeles for the first time, and that means on January 10th, your Red Line ride might be more like the Red Light District.
Recession Obsession: Eating Thai Town
Eating great food in a great neighborhood doesn't have to mean you break the bank. A while back, LAist ate at damn near every joint in Thai Town, and our Recession Obsession guru reminds us that in these tough times, a taste of Thai Town can be more than filling.
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Cruise off the highway and hit locally-known spots for some tasty bites.
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Fentanyl and other drugs fuel record deaths among people experiencing homelessness in L.A. County. From 2019 to 2021, deaths jumped 70% to more than 2,200 in a single year.
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This fungi isn’t a “fun guy.” Here’s what to do if you spot or suspect mold in your home.
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Donald Trump was a fading TV presence when the WGA strike put a dent in network schedules.
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Edward Bronstein died in March 2020 while officers were forcibly taking a blood sample after his detention.
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A hike can be a beautiful backdrop as you build your connection with someone.