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Female UCLA Student Sexually Assaulted On Campus Near Residence Hall

University police say that a UCLA student was sexually assaulted near a residence hall on campus early this morning. A male suspect called out to a female student climbing what are called the Saxon Steps before he sexually assaulted her.
New TV Show Features Gay Ensemble Cast Living the Dream in 'DTLA'

It's been three years since the "L Word" aired its last episode and seven since "Queer as Folk" finished its run, and some of the folks involved with those shows are pitching their a new TV show featuring a gay, multi-ethnic ensemble cast. The show's location and name is "DTLA," and its creators says it's like "Queer As Folk" meets "Swingers."
Discovery of Bree'Anna Guzman's Body Dumped Near Freeway Worries Lincoln Heights Community

The Lincoln Heights community where resident Bree'Anna Guzman was last seen a month ago has been on high-alert since she left to go to the drug store on December and never returned. But that fear has only been heightened since her family identified her as the woman whose body was found near a freeway on-ramp in Silver Lake yesterday morning.
Veteran LAPD Detective Busted For Allegedly Swiping Money From a Suspect

The Los Angeles Police Department have announced the arrest of one of their veteran detectives on suspicion of stealing money from a suspect's house. Detective II Ramon Alvarez, who has 25 years with the force and is assigned to Gang and Narcotics Division, was arrested January 27 for violation of Penal Code 487, Grand Theft.
Go Get Some Culture, Yo! 18 Area Museums Offering Free Admission For All This Weekend

If your New Year's resolutions happened to include "go to more museums," then this weekend your minimal budget is no excuse. It's a "Museums Free-For-All" weekend, sponsored by the Museum Marketing Roundtable, and 18 area venues will be free of charge Saturday and/or Sunday.
L.A. Writer Abducted by Pirates While Researching Book About Pirates

Michael Scott Moore, a writer from Manhattan Beach, was researching a book about pirates in Somalia when he was abducted by a group of 15 men, and he's currently being held hostage, reports the Huffington Post.
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Blue Palms Brew House Announces It Will Close Its Doors Next Week Because of Music Box Eviction

Blue Palms Brew House announced that it will be closing its doors next week—at least temporarily—when the operators of the Music Box at the Henry Fonda are evicted. The tenure of the bar and restaurant housed inside the Music Box was thrown into jeopardy, because it sub-leases its space through the music venue, which shut down earlier this month.
Reality TV Dance Teacher Gets Jail Time for Rape; DA Calls Him "Rapist disguised as a popular salsa instructor"

Alex Da Silva, a local dancer, instructor, and choreographer whose resume includes a gig on the hit reality show "So You Think You Can Dance" will be tripping the light fantastic behind bars for the next 10 years. Da Silva, 43, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for aping one woman and assaulting another.
TV Junkie: HBO's 'Luck' Requires Investment for a Big Payoff

HBO's "Luck" officially premieres on Sunday. Strap in for the long haul to get the most out of the show - be patient. --- "Chuck" celebrates its season finale tonight but poor "Fringe" seems to be on the ropes. --- Don't miss Sundays season finale of "After Lalely."
Blogger Pinpoints the 'Good Day' that Inspired Ice Cube

Like most great discoveries Murk Avenue blogger Donovan Strain started with a simple question: just which date inspired Ice Cube's "It Was a Good Day"?
LAist Interview: Lauren Lunday, Bikini Tire Chains Girl

On Wednesday, we drew your attention to a how-to video featuring a scantily clad young lady putting chains on tires. The video was posted by Bear Mountain Resort on YouTube, and it stars 24-year-old Lauren Lunday.
Stellar Acting and Dark Revelations Lurk at 'The Water's Edge'

Theresa Rebeck’s The Water’s Edge, in a terrific West Coast premiere by the Road Theatre Company, may take things further in its look at family dynamics than most of us would ever go, but the complicated emotions underlying the characters will be familiar to us all.
High Winds Shut Down University Campus for the Day

Wind gusts were so powerful in the Inland Empire this morning that Cal State San Bernardino decided to cancel class and shut down the campus for the day. A university spokesman said earlier this morning there were gusts of wind on campus measuring 55 mph.
Pencil This In: Lou Reed Speaks in Long Beach, Pauline Kael Biographer at Book Soup and Another Cirque in Town

TGIF! We found a few events around town that piqued our interest, and might tempt you as well. There's an exhibition on Lou Reed's "Metal Machine Trio: The Creation of the Universe," and an event with Reed himself at CSULB; Pauline Kael's biographer speaks, and there's yet another Cirque in town. Read on for all the details.
KPCC Plays Hilarious Prank on KPFK

It's funny when rival public radio stations get into tiffs with each other (or...it would be if we could think of an instance in which that had happened), but it's even funnier when they outright prank each other. (Democrats have a sense of humor, too!)
Video: The Los Angeles Kings are Hopelessly Unfamous

A Funny or Die video pokes fun at the Los Angeles Kings' (and by extension hockey's) current lack of celebrity. A pair of self-appointed fame makers try to show a few team members—Mike Richards, Anze Kopitar, Matt Greene, & Drew Doughty—some tricks of the trade.
Sponsored Post: Spartacus: Vengeance

The following post is from our advertiser, STARZ. On the heels of the bloody escape from the House of Batiatus that concluded "Spartacus: Blood and Sand", the gladiator rebellion continues and begins to strike fear into the heart of the Roman Republic in "Spartacus: Vengeance". Gaius Claudius Glaber and his Roman troops are sent to Capua to crush the growing band of freed slaves that Spartacus leads before it can inflict further damage. Spartacus is presented the choice of satisfying his personal need for vengeance against the man that condemned his wife to slavery and eventual death or making the larger sacrifices necessary to keep his budding army from breaking apart. Containing all of the blood-soaked action, exotic sexuality, and villainy and heroism that has come to distinguish the series, the tale of Spartacus resumes in epic fashion.
Proposed Law Inspired by Casey Anthony Case Passes Assembly

A law inspired by Casey Anthony and introduced by a Los Angeles assemblywoman has passed the state assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support and is headed over to the state senate.
Weekend Movie Guide 01/27: Wicked Wolves & A Brazilian Biopic

The Grey pits Liam Neeson vs. wolves vs. PETA! Meanwhile, Man on a Ledge hangs Sam Worthington out to dry. In limited release, we review Brazilian Oscar submission Lula, Son of Brazil.

The latest:

Female UCLA Student Sexually Assaulted On Campus Near Residence Hall

University police say that a UCLA student was sexually assaulted near a residence hall on campus early this morning. A male suspect called out to a female student climbing what are called the Saxon Steps before he sexually assaulted her.

New TV Show Features Gay Ensemble Cast Living the Dream in 'DTLA'

Discovery of Bree'Anna Guzman's Body Dumped Near Freeway Worries Lincoln Heights Community

Veteran LAPD Detective Busted For Allegedly Swiping Money From a Suspect

Go Get Some Culture, Yo! 18 Area Museums Offering Free Admission For All This Weekend

If your New Year's resolutions happened to include "go to more museums," then this weekend your minimal budget is no excuse. It's a "Museums Free-For-All" weekend, sponsored by the Museum Marketing Roundtable, and 18 area venues will be free of charge Saturday and/or Sunday.

L.A. Writer Abducted by Pirates While Researching Book About Pirates

Michael Scott Moore, a writer from Manhattan Beach, was researching a book about pirates in Somalia when he was abducted by a group of 15 men, and he's currently being held hostage, reports the Huffington Post.

Thanks to This Week's Advertisers

Blue Palms Brew House Announces It Will Close Its Doors Next Week Because of Music Box Eviction

Reality TV Dance Teacher Gets Jail Time for Rape; DA Calls Him "Rapist disguised as a popular salsa instructor"

TV Junkie: HBO's 'Luck' Requires Investment for a Big Payoff

HBO's "Luck" officially premieres on Sunday. Strap in for the long haul to get the most out of the show - be patient. --- "Chuck" celebrates its season finale tonight but poor "Fringe" seems to be on the ropes. --- Don't miss Sundays season finale of "After Lalely."

Blogger Pinpoints the 'Good Day' that Inspired Ice Cube

Like most great discoveries Murk Avenue blogger Donovan Strain started with a simple question: just which date inspired Ice Cube's "It Was a Good Day"?

LAist Interview: Lauren Lunday, Bikini Tire Chains Girl

On Wednesday, we drew your attention to a how-to video featuring a scantily clad young lady putting chains on tires. The video was posted by Bear Mountain Resort on YouTube, and it stars 24-year-old Lauren Lunday.

Stellar Acting and Dark Revelations Lurk at 'The Water's Edge'

Theresa Rebeck’s The Water’s Edge, in a terrific West Coast premiere by the Road Theatre Company, may take things further in its look at family dynamics than most of us would ever go, but the complicated emotions underlying the characters will be familiar to us all.

High Winds Shut Down University Campus for the Day

Wind gusts were so powerful in the Inland Empire this morning that Cal State San Bernardino decided to cancel class and shut down the campus for the day. A university spokesman said earlier this morning there were gusts of wind on campus measuring 55 mph.

Pencil This In: Lou Reed Speaks in Long Beach, Pauline Kael Biographer at Book Soup and Another Cirque in Town

KPCC Plays Hilarious Prank on KPFK

It's funny when rival public radio stations get into tiffs with each other (or...it would be if we could think of an instance in which that had happened), but it's even funnier when they outright prank each other. (Democrats have a sense of humor, too!)

Video: The Los Angeles Kings are Hopelessly Unfamous

A Funny or Die video pokes fun at the Los Angeles Kings' (and by extension hockey's) current lack of celebrity. A pair of self-appointed fame makers try to show a few team members—Mike Richards, Anze Kopitar, Matt Greene, & Drew Doughty—some tricks of the trade.

Sponsored Post: Spartacus: Vengeance

Proposed Law Inspired by Casey Anthony Case Passes Assembly

A law inspired by Casey Anthony and introduced by a Los Angeles assemblywoman has passed the state assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support and is headed over to the state senate.

Weekend Movie Guide 01/27: Wicked Wolves & A Brazilian Biopic

The Grey pits Liam Neeson vs. wolves vs. PETA! Meanwhile, Man on a Ledge hangs Sam Worthington out to dry. In limited release, we review Brazilian Oscar submission Lula, Son of Brazil.