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Weekly archive
August 2 - August 8, 2015
August 2 - August 8, 2015
Friday, Aug. 7
Channel 11 gets a new general manager but its live-shot gets bombed by a sign about unfair practices at—Fox 11!
At first he mostly saw that it wasn't New York, but the departing West Coast editor of The Architect's Newspaper came to love and respect the LA thing.
"Unfortunately, our concerns are becoming reality," the LAT opinion side says in its latest report card.
Thursday, Aug. 6
Sources tell THR the magazine is close on an "aggressive exposé — more than a year in the works — about the unorthodox reporting tactics" of TMZ and Harvey Levin.
City Hall politics, media items, books news and place notes, including Maria Sharapova at Gjusta.
Reports are that Ontario will reimburse LA for its investment at the airport and settle a lawsuit alleging poor management.
Wednesday, Aug. 5
The LA Dodgers' first locally born star left the 1969 game with a sore shoulder and announced his retirement within the week. Some video memories.
Council member Mitch O'Farrell jumped in the new Hollywood pool fully clothed.
Instead of 15 miles from downtown, Sunday's 6-mile route begins in Culver City. Here's the map and some tips to avoid bike and car congestion.
Tuesday, Aug. 4
Memo from Tribune Publishing boss celebrates the first year out from under the old Tribune.
Identity theft, manslaughter and driving under the influence were among the convictions of Uber drivers that would bar them driving an LA taxi.
As he approached home plate in another uniform for the first time, Philadelphia fans showered him with love.
Herb Wesson's report card, Ted Rall fights back and new mountain lion cubs in the Santa Monicas. Plus more.
Monday, Aug. 3
This new endangered wolf, in a state that supposedly hasn't had native wolves since the 1920s, is untagged. But there is a trail camera photo.
Politics, media and place with a little news thrown in. Catching up from the weekend.
In his new memoir about surfing, the New Yorker staff writer remembers the hot and dry, white, inland place that spawned him. We help him a little with the origin story of Tarzana.
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