Recent Entries in News
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Lakers and Celtics Dispel Preconceived Notions
There were a lot of preconceived notions with the Lakers and Celtics that were dashed in the Lakers’ 88-87 overtime victory in the Boston Garden (or TD Price WaterhouseCooper Garden whatever it’s called now).
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Extra, Extra: LAUSD Paid Ex-Miramonte Teacher Mark Berndt $40,000
In tonight's Extra, Extra, what LAUSD paid out to a Miramonte teacher under investigation, whether the AG's deal with banks was good for homeowners and what's going on at the sheriff's department behind the scenes. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports.
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Illegal Immigrants Say They're Afraid to Cooperate With Law Enforcement in Miramonte Abuse Case
Some parents of students at Miramonte Elementary School have said that because they're illegal immigrants, they are afraid to cooperate with law enforcement in the Miramonte abuse scandal—despite pleas from the sheriff's department.
The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of L.A. (they're the ones who said John & Ken listeners made threatening calls to them) has been coordinating with two attorneys bringing eight suits against LAUSD in the Miramonte abuse scandal.
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Lattes & Waffles With LAPD Chief Charlie Beck
We're not sure if waffles or lattes will be served; in fact, we have zero deets on the spread. But we do know that the Los Angeles Police Foundation (LAPF) is hosting a breakfast February 16 with LAPD Chief Charlie Beck.
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OC Kids Bribed With Soccer Game Tickets to Stay Out of Gangs
Got motivation, kids? The Chivas USA pro soccer team and the Orange County Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership (GRIP) are hoping the promise of free tickets to see a game is enough to keep a few school-aged kids out of ganglife.
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Medical Assistant Arrested For Allegedly Touching Patient's Groin, Stroking Patients' Hair
A medical assistant at Saddleback Hospital in Laguna Hills was arrested at his Orange home Wednesday night on allegations of molesting three patients.
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Sheriff's Department Says Allegations That a Third Teacher Was Involved in Miramonte Abuse Scandal Are 'Fabricated'
The sheriff's department says the claims that there was a third teacher at Miramonte Elementary School who aided and abetted lewd acts against children aren't true. But the sheriff's department said they have not found evidence that this teacher knew what was going on in Berndt's classroom.
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Bicyclists in the LBC, Get Schooled on Safety at Free "Bike Rodeos"
Long Beach is embracing its bicycle culture, and with more LBC-ers hopping on two wheels to navigate city streets, there's an increased need for bicycle safety education. To help get everyone riding smart and safe, the City of Long Beach is offering free bike safety clinics.
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5-Hour Rooftop Standoff Ends In Barrage Of Bean Bag Rounds
The Westwood rooftop standoff involving an alleged vehicle thief ended in a fury of bean bag projectiles followed by a swift arrest of the suspect.
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Zipcar Parking 10 Cars in West Hollywood Soon [UPDATED]
Zipcar, the world's largest and most popular car-sharing program, is setting up spots in West Hollywood next week. WeHo will welcome the fleet to the city on Wednesday, February 15.
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Naked Guy Who Scaled Downtown Tower Finally Lured Down By McDonald's Burgers (NSFW)
Police say that the naked, yelling and wildly gesticulating guy who climbed all the way up a tower in downtown Los Angeles and stayed there for six hours only agreed to come down once his demand for McDonald's hamburgers was met.
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Sponsored Post: Escape to the Desert with Lookmatic
The following post is from our advertiser, Lookmatic. Lookmatic is offering Los Angeles County-based eyewear enthusiasts their biggest giveaway yet! So have your swimsuit and sunscreen at the ready because you and your loved one might be headed to Palm Springs for a two-night stay at the renowned Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs ($750 hotel voucher valid through April 1, 2012). Enjoy basking in the sun, cocktails by the pool and maybe...
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City Attorney Carmen Trutanich, Who Vowed to Not Seek Higher Office, Says He'll Run for District Attorney
City attorney Carmen 'Nuch' Trutanich, who said he wasn't interested in seeking higher office during his 2009 campaign, has officially thrown his hat in the ring by announcing that he would run for District Attorney.
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Man Sitting, Smoking Cigarettes on Roof After Evading Police
As we speak, a man is sitting on a rooftop in West Los Angeles chilling and smoking cigarettes, walking around, and ultimately evading police. NBC Los Angeles reports that the current stand-off began after officials initiated a car chase, since the man was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle.
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Could City Hall Soon Be Surrounded By Citrus Tree Groves & Edible Gardens?
As you may have heard, Los Angeles City Council approved a plan Tuesday to restore the park surrounding City Hall post-Occupy L.A. The approved option calls for 51% less grass and more native, drought-tolerant plants. But what about other green, sustainable ideas like edible gardens? Farmscape, California's largest urban farming operation, has quite a few of these ideas and has been striving to get them heard.
