Jerry Mahoney

After a couple months of tackling our conflicted feelings about LA's most beloved new disposable income dump the Grove, we're ready for something a little different. So now, on a rotating basis with our Good Grove/Bad Grove column, we present a look at LA's other new dump, Hollywood & Highland. It's a dump of bad ideas, bad design, bad traffic and just plain bad vibes. When it comes to Hollywood & Highland, there's nothing...

After a couple months of tackling our conflicted feelings about LA's most beloved new disposable income dump the Grove, we're ready for something a little different. So now, on a rotating basis with our Good Grove/Bad Grove column, we present a look at LA's other new dump, Hollywood & Highland. It's a dump of bad ideas, bad design, bad traffic and just plain bad vibes. When it comes to Hollywood & Highland, there's nothing...

It's one of the most annoying movie clichés imaginable. You go to see a horror movie, and just when things are getting tense, they trot out the old "child in jeopardy" gambit. And there he is, some bratty toddler whining and crying and begging for his mommy. Boo hoo. It pretty much ruins the entire film for you. Then you realize — wait a second — that's not the movie. Somebody actually brought their...

It's one of the most annoying movie clichés imaginable. You go to see a horror movie, and just when things are getting tense, they trot out the old "child in jeopardy" gambit. And there he is, some bratty toddler whining and crying and begging for his mommy. Boo hoo. It pretty much ruins the entire film for you. Then you realize — wait a second — that's not the movie. Somebody actually brought their...

If you're skeptical about the new InkaVote system, or you just really like computers, there's good news. Later this month, LA county will make an early touch screen voting option available to all county residents. Nearby locations include Beverly Hills City Hall, the Braille Institute on Vermont, the Central Library downtown and City Hall in Culver City. Check here for all 17 locations across the county. The early polls will be open from October...

Quick. You're designing a public space. You need a focal point, something fun and attention-getting to slap down in the center to take people's attention away from the fact that the entire purpose of your space is to squeeze money out of them. So what's it gonna be? Did you say fountain? Well, congratulations. You're boring. The good news is you may qualify for a position at the Grove. If you also have the...

If you're skeptical about the new InkaVote system, or you just really like computers, there's good news. Later this month, LA county will make an early touch screen voting option available to all county residents. Nearby locations include Beverly Hills City Hall, the Braille Institute on Vermont, the Central Library downtown and City Hall in Culver City. Check here for all 17 locations across the county. The early polls will be open from October...

Quick. You're designing a public space. You need a focal point, something fun and attention-getting to slap down in the center to take people's attention away from the fact that the entire purpose of your space is to squeeze money out of them. So what's it gonna be? Did you say fountain? Well, congratulations. You're boring. The good news is you may qualify for a position at the Grove. If you also have the...

Okay, we all remember what happened in Florida in 2000, and it didn't make our voting process look very solid. A lot of people came away with the impression that their votes aren't counted properly, if at all, and that none of it matters anyway because no election will ever come down to a margin of just one vote, and if it's anywhere within a few thousand, it's just going to get decided by...

Okay, we all remember what happened in Florida in 2000, and it didn't make our voting process look very solid. A lot of people came away with the impression that their votes aren't counted properly, if at all, and that none of it matters anyway because no election will ever come down to a margin of just one vote, and if it's anywhere within a few thousand, it's just going to get decided by...