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Congratulations to Tara Tiger Brown and Sean Bonner: Ripley Ossm Bonner Download Complete
Our fearless leader Sean Bonner and asskicking yet graceful muse Tara (is it still Brown? or did you go full-on Bonner?) have officially produced yet another iteration of Awesomeness in this world, and one that will take their Awesome and craft it into an entirely unique and individuated brand of Awesome that will self-perpetuate... »
Actor Andrew Koenig Missing Since 2/14 in Vancouver
Andrew Koenig, perhaps best known for his role as “Boner” on Growing Pains in the ’80s is being reported missing by friends. He was last seen on 2/14 in Vancouver. From the comic’s comic blog yesterday: “Andrew Koenig (AK-47, the video guy on “Never Not Funny,” and “Boner” from “Growing Pains”) has been missing for a... »
Pasadena Police speed enforcement project today.
Direct from the Pasadena PIO Ann Erdman on facebook: Do you feel the need for speed? Well, slow down! The Pasadena Police Department will be enforcing speed limit laws proactively Wednesday 2/17/2010 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. You’ve been warned. That is all. »
Deal of the Day
If you drink Diet Coke, here is a deal you will want to take advantage of fast. The 99 Cents Only Store on Sunset and Maltman in Silver Lake is selling Diet Coke, four cans for only 99 cents. Get on that! »
Doo Dah Parade names a new Queen…its a DOOD!
Yup, the full story can be found in the Pasadena Star News but the upshot is that a guy named Erica Valentine has been crowned the new “Doo Dah Parade Queen”. I’m working with Pasadena PIO to see if she can help with setting up an interview with the new reigning queen. With luck... »
Hollywood Signamorphosis Begins, I Think
It’s a crappy obstructed low-res view of the Hollywood sign on a crappy weather day from a window of the second floor of our Silver Lake house through the palms atop the Micheltorena ridgeline, but I pointed and zoomed my webcam at the landmark in hopes of ultimately timelapsing the progress of its cover-up... »
Hollywood sign to be covered this Thursday*
City Councilman Tom LaBonge participating in cover up. Literally. An LAPD “community alert” sent to me moments ago reads: On February 11, 2010 the Hollywood sign will be covered up for an international campaign. The sign will be covered until further notice. Do not be alarmed, the sign will remain in place and there will be no... »
Horrific Flooding and Debris flow in LaCanada.
Photographer Stephen Coleman got up into the neighborhoods below the Mullaly Flood Basin that over flowed in the early morning hours on Saturday. His images of the devastation is pretty amazing. I feel for those home owners and their recovery that lies ahead. I hope that the storms set for this week aren’t as... »
A lot of water fell last night, to continue through today.
Overnight in my corner of LA some 3 7/8″ of rain fell. The National Weather Service via The Weather Channel calls for more storms through this evening. Thunderstorms, water spouts (potentially), urban and burn zone flooding are all in store. I plan on staying in with the Tivo and video games until I absolutely have... »
LA City council decides against Measure 56, Dept of Cultural Affairs safe.
The LA Times is reporting that the LA City council has defeated Measure 56 that would have eliminated funding for the Department of Cultural Affairs. Why? Simply because the local art community raised it voice and was heard by the council. “This is the first time the arts community was able to mobilize in such... »
Funding for LA Dept of Cultural Affairs at risk to go away in Motion 56.
Garcetti and a few of his pals on the LA City Council have put together a motion that will adversely affect the growth of the arts in LA by eliminating dedicated funding for the Department of Cultural Affairs. Specifically Motion 56 will divert the funds currently going to them from the hotel tax... »
Southwest Airlines cancels flights this afternoon from Burbank.
Hat tip to my friend Ann Erdman the Pasadena PIO for this alert. “In case you or someone you know plans on flying today, Southwest Airlines is canceling 17 arrivals and 17 departures at Bob Hope Airport (Burbank) between 1 and 6 p.m. this afternoon due to widespread inclement weather. It is also shutting down... »
Storm Watch 2010 – This Time It’s Personal
Below is a copy of the storm alert that was distributed by U.S. Geological Survey/Pacific Science Center. You gotta love a guy who closes a lengthy memo like this with, “In short,” (thanks to Karineh for the attachment): “Currently, the strong El Nino is reaching its peak in the Eastern Pacific, and now finally appears... »
Governor includes expansion of photo-radar as budget booster in proposed budget.
Cities like Pasadena, Culver City, Inglewood as well as LA stand to benefit if the Governors proposal to include photo radar based speeding tickets at intersections makes it into law. The state would get 85% of the proposed fines to help balance the budget the rest goes to the cities. Folks, this isn’t about... »
Luckily, The Fire is Just a “Refinery Burn Off”
I spotted the same fire spotted by Will (see post directly below) on the East side of the Palos Verdes peninsula, in El Segundo, as seen from a different angle in Marina del Rey, less than 10 miles to the North. My little Canon Elph can’t quite capture the flames moving and reaching 30... »