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Jul 3, 2009 | 1 comment

Maybe it was the head-start, or maybe it's just because they can eat eight at a time. Either way, the elephants beat the humans in a tune-up for tomorrow's hot-dog eating contest in Coney Island.

Jul 3, 2009 | 7 comments

Two rail line proposals connecting Los Angeles to Las Vegas are competing for federal funds and it’s anyone’s bet which one will win.

Jul 3, 2009

Death Cab for Cutie, Tegan and Sara, The New Pornographers, Anime Expo, Laff Festival, Pignic at Animal Acres, Fourth of July picks, fireworks, fireworks, fireworks...

Jul 3, 2009

A Bay Area company has brought its mondo Zeppelin -- the world's largest -- to Los Angeles for a bit of fireworks fun. A Zeppelin! Holy monocles-and-spats...

Jul 3, 2009

Splashy fireworks shows, monster trucks, the ringing of a famous bell, red-white-and-blue movies, old-school barbecues. Plus: singing lawyers! And Uncle Sam, too...

Jul 3, 2009 | 1 comment

ConAgra, the company that makes Slim Jim, has not produced the jerky treat since a North Carolina plant exploded, killing three employees. It was the only plant in the country that made the snappy sna...

Jul 2, 2009 | 1 comment

American Joey Chestnut goes for another International Hot Dog Eating Contest championship at annual July 4th Coney Island event.

Jul 2, 2009

Unable to hire lifeguards because of budget cuts, the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department restricted swimming at certain public lakes

Jul 2, 2009

It's just about time for AltaMed Health Services' Fourth Annual East LA Meets Napa par-tay, which will showcase local Latin cuisine plus vino from Latin-owned wineries in Napa. On July 10 Union Station...

Jul 2, 2009 | 1 comment

Call off the search; we've found our favorite picture of the week: the Creature from the Black Lagoon with microphone. The Universal Studios extravaganza just opened. We're there...

Jul 2, 2009 | 2 comments

Check out these celebs sighted in and around the streets of Los Angeles.

Jul 3, 2009

The economy has more people leery about making plans far in advance; travel companies are offering more last-minute deals, and new technologies are fostering bargains that come and go like mayflies.

Jul 2, 2009

The Hollywood Bowl is filling the sky with sparkly lights for three nights in a row starting on Thursday, July 2nd...

Jul 1, 2009

Starting this week Tavern now serves breakfast Mon-Fri 8-10:30a. Butter-crumbed eggs with arugula and soft polenta, anyone?

Jul 1, 2009 | 1 comment

If Facebook has its way, Twitter may soon become the social networking site of choice for Internet stalkers.

Jul 1, 2009 | 2 comments

Summer staycation getting you down? Check out some of the country's top beaches. From secluded oases to mainstream scenes, these spots are worth a visit... even if it's just in your mind.

Jul 1, 2009

Maybe walking two miles a day was a lot to ask for on January 1st. Now it's July 1st and we're halfway through the year. Think about going for a mile...

Jul 1, 2009 | 11 comments

Many hotels in the Santa Ynez Valley are already booked as visitors anticipated an event in honor of Michael Jackson at Neverland Ranch.

Jun 30, 2009

The soon-to-open Madame Tussauds in Hollywood is looking for one really stellar screamer for its Hitchcock exhibit. Like loud. And blood-curdle-y. Audition info...

Jun 30, 2009

Perhaps you'll spy a zooming meteor, but, if not, we've got a suggestion on where to behold strange and wondrous space rocks...

Jun 30, 2009

Oh, we love this show, and so do you, clearly. New dates have been added. It's at the Geffen Playhouse. It's got swing. It's got flair. You're there, we're hoping...

Jun 30, 2009

In honor of the final day of the Season 9 auditions at the Rose Bowl, we'd like to make a pitch. And it has to do with beauty tips. Maybe a cross-over with the Style Network?

Jun 30, 2009 | 1 comment

As cities scale back fireworks displays because of budget problems, fire officials are asking residents not to stage their own shows.

Jul 2, 2009 | 8 comments

A new website hopes to wean some people off of Facebook by getting a little more socially specific.