Miwa Tamanaha

LAist didn't want to let the week go by without recognizing Ceasar Chavez Day. Because Cesar Chavez isn't just another crazy, congested LA boulevard. March 31 marked the birthday of the UFW leader, whose life was dedicated to championing labor, civil rights, and social justice. Cesar Chavez Day is a day--not simply for celebration of his life--but to reflect on how we can, in our own lives, actively live out Cesar's legacy. At a...

LAist didn't want to let the week go by without recognizing Ceasar Chavez Day. Because Cesar Chavez isn't just another crazy, congested LA boulevard. March 31 marked the birthday of the UFW leader, whose life was dedicated to championing labor, civil rights, and social justice. Cesar Chavez Day is a day--not simply for celebration of his life--but to reflect on how we can, in our own lives, actively live out Cesar's legacy. At a...

When previously undeveloped areas undergo development, predators (wolves, coyotes) are often pushed out. But what happens when you chase the wolves out of town? You end up with rabbits. Lots and lots of rabbits. With decreasing numbers of predators to thin their ranks, carefree bunnies have had the run of South OC community Casta del Sol. But no more--the Mission Viejo City Council has granted residents permission to shoot the bunnies with pellet guns,...

When previously undeveloped areas undergo development, predators (wolves, coyotes) are often pushed out. But what happens when you chase the wolves out of town? You end up with rabbits. Lots and lots of rabbits. With decreasing numbers of predators to thin their ranks, carefree bunnies have had the run of South OC community Casta del Sol. But no more--the Mission Viejo City Council has granted residents permission to shoot the bunnies with pellet guns,...

If you're planning on chowing out in Malibu this summer, you won't be taking your leftovers home in a box. Not a polystyrene box, anyway. The City of Malibu has http://www.malibutimes.com/articles/2005/03/03/news/news2.txt">opted to go polystyrene-free, beginning July 1 which is cool with us. We note that not a single Malibu business showed up at the City Council meeting to oppose the measure, leaving a small gaggle of industry lobbyists to laud the virtues of polystyrene...

If you're planning on chowing out in Malibu this summer, you won't be taking your leftovers home in a box. Not a polystyrene box, anyway. The City of Malibu has http://www.malibutimes.com/articles/2005/03/03/news/news2.txt">opted to go polystyrene-free, beginning July 1 which is cool with us. We note that not a single Malibu business showed up at the City Council meeting to oppose the measure, leaving a small gaggle of industry lobbyists to laud the virtues of polystyrene...

Sunny today, but the surf has been sad. It's all physics, really, but we suspect the waves miss Wayne. The Daily Breeze reported today that Wayne Miyata, legendary surfer from Hermosa Beach, passed away Monday. Miyata was 63. Miyata is often credited as the first (documented) surfer to catch a ride in a barrel, a ride which appeared in Bruce Brown's cult surf classic Endless Summer. He was one of the leading big wave...

Sunny today, but the surf has been sad. It's all physics, really, but we suspect the waves miss Wayne. The Daily Breeze reported today that Wayne Miyata, legendary surfer from Hermosa Beach, passed away Monday. Miyata was 63. Miyata is often credited as the first (documented) surfer to catch a ride in a barrel, a ride which appeared in Bruce Brown's cult surf classic Endless Summer. He was one of the leading big wave...

It looks like the Los Angeles Times is changing hands. The New York Times reported today that LA Times' publisher John P. Puerner will step down on May 31, citing the need to take "a self-imposed career break." Jeffrey M. Johnson, current executive vice president and general manager, has been named to succeed Puerner. The Chicago Tribune reports that editor John Carroll will remain with the paper. Despite five Pulitzer Prize wins last year,...

It looks like the Los Angeles Times is changing hands. The New York Times reported today that LA Times' publisher John P. Puerner will step down on May 31, citing the need to take "a self-imposed career break." Jeffrey M. Johnson, current executive vice president and general manager, has been named to succeed Puerner. The Chicago Tribune reports that editor John Carroll will remain with the paper. Despite five Pulitzer Prize wins last year,...