The week that was

Some highlights of the past week from LA Observed contributors:

Eric Estrin's ten tips for enjoying Dodger Stadium include go late, leave early and buy from scalpers.
You can shuttle to the Hollywood Bowl from all over town, so why no bus service to Dodger Stadium? David Davis says look at the $10-a-car parking revenue.
Two-thirds of Culture Clash talk about 'Water & Power' with Jenny Burman.
Veronique de Turenne already feels the end of Malibu's summer coming.
Freeway wheelies at 70 mph observed by Denise Hamilton.
David Rensin curses L.A.'s general decline in common sense, civility, and concern for one�s fellow man.
Be careful about the hyperbole around Boeing's decision to curtail work in Long Beach, Mark Lacter advises.
What Nelson Peltz might want with the Tribune company.
A Russian brings international intrigue to El Segundo.

News & Chatter, the home page for LA Observed, also broke news on the web popularity of the LAT's Joe Francis piece, the NYT's bitch problem, the closure of Spa Mystique in Century City and a new reporter on the county government beat. Plus the blog covered the end of country music on KZLA, reported the death of Laurel Canyon music figure Judy Raphael and stayed with the twists in Mayor Villaraigosa's path toward shared control of the LAUSD.