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for October 2011

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Angeleno Datebook- October 28, 2011

Happy Halloweek! Jamie Lee Curtis is the belle of the coven as she manages to headline two Halloween charity events this week. Plus, Skylight Books celebrates its 15th anniversary this weekend.

Health agency is latest black eye for county supes

First the Coliseum, now problems at a children's health agency, show lax oversight by the Board of Supes.

LARB eyes Joan Didion

Meghan Daum, Susan Straight, Amy Wilentz, Richard Rayner, Amy Ephron, and today, Matthew Specktor contemplate Joan Didion all week in the pages of the Los Angeles Review of Books

Sports Beat- October 22, 2011

Takes on the Angels GM search, the Dodgers baseball operations, UCLA's coaching situation, and more.

Angeleno Datebook- October 20, 2011

Angelenos are house proud this weekend, displaying historic and new architecture during tours all over town.

Big Green recovers from Solyndra

State Treasurer Bill Lockyer says tax benefits for green industries ready again
The World Series starts Wednesday night in St. Louis. If you think it doesn't matter because it matches up St. Louis and Texas, guess again. It should be an exciting series and expect a lot of runs.

Angeleno Datebook- October 14, 2011

It's time for Angelenos to get their freak on: NBA legend Jerry West shares memories on Sunday while Nile Rodgers converses with Brett Ratner at Book Soup next Tuesday.

Yes, they're a mediocre team, but they're MY mediocre team

It's another season where lowered expectations are best for UCLA fans.

Media scene: Elizabeth Taylor exhibit

Sapphire & Diamond Sautoir.jpg After viewing the traveling show "The Elizabeth Taylor Collection" at MOCA PDC this morning, it isn't hard to understand why Andy Warhol once said, "It would be very glamorous to be reincarnated as a great big ring on Liz Taylor's finger."

Medical pot in California - feds want to turn back the clock

Medical pot industry faces a fresh challenge - LA city hall hopes no one remembers

Angeleno Datebook- October 6, 2011

There's so much to do and see this weekend, including a walking tour of the pedestrian bridges surrounding the Westin Bonaventure Hotel Downtown on Saturday and the LA Opera Costume Shop Sale on Sunday.

A Hot Date with Libros Schmibros

david-kipen.JPG The hottest literary ticket this month is hanging out at Libros Schmibros, either in Boyle Heights or the new pop-up in Westwood.

All-knowing data-miners slip on banana peel

Facebook's ad partners and data-miners miss the perfect hookup.

The Klitschkos' story knocks you out

klitschkos.jpg A new film about the Klitschko brothers, holders of all boxing federation heavyweight championship titles, tells a story more about humanity than conquest.
KCET control room
kcet-rehearsal-control.jpgA peek inside the TV station's Burbank studios.
Whitt's Wood Yard
whitts-wood-yard.jpgElon Musk wants to drill here at Pico and Sepulveda.
BCAM
bcam-stairs.jpgThe Broad Contemporary Art Museum at LACMA.
David Hockney at LACMA
hockney-arrives-lacma.jpgThe artist arrives to open his latest exhibit.
Mountain lion family
mountain-lion-family-martinez.jpgFrom Robert Martinez's trail cam in the San Gabriels.
The power of 'pluribus' plays
Allegiance-9-(1).jpgDon Shirley on theater in LA
Macy's winds down
mannequin-graveyard-macys.jpgThe store in Westside Pavilion has closed down.
Streetscape: Westwood
westwood-sky-lao.jpgWestwood Boulevard looking north and a little bit skyward.
Streetscape: East LA
la-luz-del-mundo.jpg Iglesia La Luz del Mundo, East 1st Street.
Sign from LA's past
loves-bbq-valley-relics.jpg Sign from an old Love's BBQ restaurant at the Valley Relics Museum in Chatsworth.
Visiting her old ballet costumes
melissa-barak-cost-iris.jpg Melissa Barak at LACMA Chagall exhibit with the artist's memorable designs.
Engine Co. 17
engine-co-17-side.jpg Inside the long-closed Arts District fire station on Santa Fe Avenue.
Wilshire Grand Center lobby
wilshire-grand-lobby-wall.jpg Visitors check out the wall-mounted sculpture by artist Do Ho Suh.
Barnsdall Park
barnsdall-park-trees.jpg Under the trees.
Inside Hollyhock House
hollyhock-columns.jpgPhoto taking was allowed for one weekend. So we did.
Streetscape: Lincoln Heights
el-milagro-market.jpgProductos Mexicanos at El Milagro Market on Avenue 18.
June 6, 1968
rfk-hearse-wide-lapl.jpgThe body of Robert F. Kennedy leaves Good Samaritan hospital. More pics
Streetscape: DTLA
spring-street-bike-lane.jpgSpring Street bike lane.
Palm weeds of Santa Susana
santa-susana-palm-weeds.jpgOak trees, sandstone ridges and fan palms? Ugh. More
Streetscape: West LA
405-at-smblvd.jpg405 North at Santa Monica Boulevard.
Hills turning brown
grman1.jpgThe hills above Gorman.
Arcana Books
arcana-books.jpgIn the Helms Bakery complex in Culver City.
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