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Hangout: Madeleine Brand Gets Twitter Advice from Comedian Michael Ian Black
Seeking advice on building her Twitter presence, Madeleine reached out to her friend and Twitter "royal," comedian Michael Ian Black. This is a clip from their Google Hangout. » continue reading
The Business of Santa
It's not all white beards and red suits; we get a lesson in the intricacies of being Santa.
Government Gone Wild: In the Hot Seat
Ken Simmons is no longer the CEO of HACLA, but he still had to face the wrath of a City Council outraged by the agency's spending. » continue reading
Give Me An "H"
It's a world-renowned landmark, but don't try to get too familiar. Here are the reasons why you can't get close to the Hollywood sign. » continue reading
Whale Warehouse
A peak at the secret life of whales through the collection of the L.A. County Natural History Museum's Marine Mammal Laboratory. » continue reading
Tagging Blue Whales
How do you get close enough to a whale to put a tag on it? Very carefully. Listen to whale expert John Calambokidis describe it. » continue reading
"This is outrageous!"
L.A. City Councilmember Dennis Zine's reacts to some of the HACLA records we uncovered. He was "impressed." » continue reading
Senior Healthcare Redux
When it comes to affordable health care for seniors, the more things change... the more they stay the same. » continue reading
Interview: The Politics of Cuts
State Senator Kevin de León describes the role California's political process played in the cuts to Adult Day Health Care. » continue reading
New Social Network To (Not) Join
Tired of updating your status, checking your twitter feed, and managing your tweets? Check out—Not Google Plus » continue reading
I Wish It Would Rain
Go ahead ... sing along to a Motown classic. It'll make you feel better. » continue reading
The Totally Bearable Lightness of Floating
Feeling a bit light-headed? Vimeo staffer Daniel Hayek asked these two folks to go with the feeling and here's the result. » continue reading
True Cost of Fast Food
Food Justice author Robert Gottlieb and registered nurse Ruth Pupo discuss the real consequences that come with a fast food lifestyle. » continue reading
Val Google Goggles The Getty
The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles earlier this week unveiled a new toy sure to delight classical art connoisseurs and go-go-gadget lovers alike. » continue reading
To the Pointe
Ballerinas seem delicate and fragile, but they are extraordinary athletes. Here is one of Giselle's most challenging passages. » continue reading
World Wide Woodshed
Has YouTube become the way musicians get discovered? Watch these videos and vote for your favorite in our poll. » continue reading
Video: A Night at the Woodshed
Check out these performances by Tonight Show vocalist Dorian Holley and other new talents showcased at Kulak's Woodshed. » continue reading
Video: John vs. the Purple Dinosaur
A local man is harassed on a regular basis by Barney the purple dinosaur. Only in Hollywood! » continue reading
INTERVIEW: Behind the Redistricting Game
Want to redraw your legislative district's boundaries, maybe cut out a neighbor or consolidate the Dems or Repubs? Talk to this guy. He'll teach you how. » continue reading
Military Wives Roundtable
LA Times columnist Steve Lopez talks to a group of military wives about what it's like to "hold down the fort" while their husbands are deployed. » continue reading
Portrait of a Military Family
Daddy's going back to war. A visual document of a military family just as the father is about to be re-deployed to Afghanistan. » continue reading
"The Edge" Speaks
U2's guitarist, The Edge, explains his plan to build five "eco-houses" along a ridge overlooking the Pacific in Malibu. » continue reading
LA City Council: STILL Livin' Large
The City of LA is firing some workers, and asking others to take pay cuts and furloughs. But almost half the members of the City Council say, "Pay cut? Not me." » continue reading
Name That Spot #9
It's the newest home to an annual event that has the eyes of the world focused on Los Angeles. Can you Name That Spot? » continue reading
Location For Rent: Helpful Q&A
Want to rent your house out as a location? You're not alone. Here are some tips to help you at least get your place an audition. » continue reading
Hollywood Sign: Prelude to Landmark Disaster?
Houses above the Hollywood sign? What's next, skateboarding on Mt. Rushmore? In our fractured imagination, exactly. A quick video tour of some iconic desecration. » continue reading
Ojai's Best Kept Secret?
Need a break from the rat race? You can find some peace, and quiet, too, just an hour or so north of LA. In a little garden with spectacular views and acres of wild flowers... » continue reading
LA City Council Members: Livin' Large?
$179K a year. Free car, free gas, free parking. A staff of 20. A big pot of city money you can spend pretty much how you want. Just some of the perks of an LA Council member. » continue reading
Financial Advice from Jane Bryant Quinn
Get some simple, straight-forward and even old-fashioned tips about personal finance from one of the country's best known and most respected financial writers. » continue reading
The Soloist, In A Duet
You may have read the book or seen the movie. Now see the actual Soloist, Nathaniel Ayers perform on his cello with a pianist from the LA Phil. » continue reading
Job Safety: Top 10 Violators
Which employers have been most often cited for workplace safety violations? We've got a top ten list, and it's sure to surprise you. » continue reading
Re-inventing the Wheel(chair)
An MIT engineer figures out a way to make a very cheap wheelchair, and how to help disabled people across the globe. » continue reading
Dirty Business?
Are car washes the new sweat shops? An investigation into widespread labor violations at area car washes reveals many of the operators are...dirty. » continue reading
Villatoro: My Adopted Daughter
Commentator Marcos Villatoro shares the story of the cultural confusion his adopted daughter feels - born in Guatemala, but raised in LA. » continue reading
Name That Spot #7
It's been a great place to eat, shop and meet friends in LA for 75 years. This one goes by fast. Can you Name That Spot? » continue reading
