Posted on January 5th, 2012 by Carlo Capomazza
With 2012, state laws kick in on everything from immigration to shark fins being allowed to be in soup. State legislatures passed close to 40,000 new laws in 2011, and a number of those measures take effect on Jan. 1. On some issues, like immigration, state laws are taking markedly different stands. But here’s what’s cooking in California.
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Posted on September 21st, 2011 by Carlo Capomazza
President Barack Obama will be in the Los Angeles area on Monday, September 26, 2011, attending two separate events. One event will be held at the House of Blues in the City of West Hollywood and the second event will be held nearby in Los Angeles. Expect street closures and major traffic delays throughout the afternoon and evening in the City of West Hollywood and surrounding areas. Please plan ahead to avoid any inconvenience.
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Posted on July 17th, 2011 by Carlo Capomazza
I hope that L.A. denizens can continue this temperate use of the freeways so that the price of gas doesn’t dictate their lessening of driving but their real necessity. -Carlo.
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Posted on July 14th, 2011 by Carlo Capomazza
Gay twins Gary and Larry have always loved Dolly Parton. They left their small town home ten years ago to make it in Hollywood and are finally ready to get their script to Dolly. In a RV named Jolene, the boys embark on the adventure of a lifetime. This road trip is also a journey of self-discovery and an attempt to resolve mommy issues that have divided them since childhood. A movie about why so many seek to make L.A. their home away from Home.
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Posted on July 14th, 2011 by Carlo Capomazza
CHO DEPENDENT Dir: Lorene Machado, 2011, USA, 86 min. Miss Margaret Cho is back, and she has a few things she’d like to share with you.
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Posted on July 12th, 2011 by Carlo Capomazza
Readers, As I’m sure you already know, Angelenos are bracing for “carmageddon” with the upcoming 405 freeway closure the weekend of July 16th. Well, The SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills will be offering a number of “405 staycation” packages the weekend of July 15th – 17th for wearied travelers and residents who are trying to [...]
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Posted on July 11th, 2011 by Carlo Capomazza
HIT SO HARD: After growing up as an outsider near Seattle, Patty Schemel shot to stardom in the early 90s as the drummer of the seminal
rock band Hole. Schemel captures the grunge music scene, Hole’s skyrocketing popularity, and rampant drug abuse in neverbefore-
seen home videos all under the starts at the J.A. Ford Ampitheater!
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Posted on June 28th, 2011 by Carlo Capomazza
“There’s gridlock on the 405 virtually any time of the day, but particularly during the rush hour, and if you think it’s bad now, let me just make something absolutely clear: On July 16 and 17, 2011; it will be an absolute nightmare,” said Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, “Go on vacation.”
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