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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

For Today, Miley Cyrus Brings the Hits for the Dodgers

For Today, Miley Cyrus Brings the Hits for the Dodgers

There are no words for what the Dodgers are doing right now. With their 4-2 win over the Mets, they are now 39-8 in their last 47 games, a feat unseen, unheard, un-anything by most people alive right now watching baseball. more ›

Extra, Extra: Banksy's 'Flower Girl' Mural To Hit Auction Block

Extra, Extra: Banksy's 'Flower Girl' Mural To Hit Auction Block

In today's Extra, Extra, a Banksy mural is headed for auction for the first time in the States, Heidi Fleiss' marijuana grow gets busted and a gangster gardener talks urban gardening. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. You can also find us on Pinterest, Storify, Foursquare, and Instagram (laistpics). more ›

Justin Bieber Posts Photo Of Himself Handing Homeless Woman Money

Justin Bieber Posts Photo Of Himself Handing Homeless Woman Money

Justin Bieber wants everyone on Instagram to belieb how charitable he is. The pop brat posted a paparazzo shot of him handing cash to a homeless woman through the window of his Ferrari today in Los Angeles. more ›

Californians Are Biggest Binge Drinkers In The Country

Californians Are Biggest Binge Drinkers In The Country

According to a new report released today by the CDC, California leads the nation in binge drinking. more ›

Owner Of Slain Hawthorne Dog Charged With String Of Felonies

Owner Of Slain Hawthorne Dog Charged With String Of Felonies

Leon Cordell Rosby, the owner of the rottweiler who was shot to death by a Hawthorne Police Department officer in late June, pleaded not guilty to a string of felonies and one misdemeanor Tuesday. more ›

Keep Calm And Veg On: Parkway Gardens Approved By City Council

Keep Calm And Veg On: Parkway Gardens Approved By City Council

The Los Angeles City Council decided to waive a law that prohibited gardening ethnusiasts and food activists from planting fruits and veggies on public parkways. more ›

Silver Lake Named A Top 10 'Best Big-City Neighborhood'

Silver Lake Named A Top 10 'Best Big-City Neighborhood'

Silverlake isn't just for hipsters anymore. CNN Money just named the artsy area one of its Top 10 "Best Big-City Neighborhoods." more ›

Councilmember Jose Huizar Hit With Sexual Harassment Complaint

Councilmember Jose Huizar Hit With Sexual Harassment Complaint

City Councilmember Jose Huizar got hit with a sexual harassment complaint back in June by his former chief of staff, and now, he's denying any wrongdoing. more ›

'Breaking Bad' Fans Breaking Mad Over iTunes Season 5 Pricing

'Breaking Bad' Fans Breaking Mad Over iTunes Season 5 Pricing

As Breaking Bad fans began to feel whole again while tuning in to Sunday's long-awaited return of the show's fifth and final season, some were met with surprise when logging into iTunes. Apparently the fifth season has been split into two separate purchases, a choice viewers are none too happy about. more ›

You Now Need ID To Buy Nail Polish Remover At CVS

You Now Need ID To Buy Nail Polish Remover At CVS

Blame it on Breaking Bad. CVS Pharmacies across the country are now requiring ID to purchase nail polish remover, since, like cold and allergy medicines, it contains a key ingredient in making meth. more ›

Should Men Pay For Dates?

Should Men Pay For Dates?

A new study on chivalry reveals what anyone who has ever dated or accidentally glanced at the cover of Cosmo in the supermarket checkout line has known for years: Men and women are deeply conflicted on their stance toward men paying on dates. more ›

Kristen Stewart Has Enrolled At UCLA

Kristen Stewart Has Enrolled At UCLA

Kristen Stewart is bringing her unique brand of curiosity and intelligence to one of L.A.'s finest institutions: She's enrolling as an English lit major at UCLA. more ›

Properly Sauced: The Cusco Cup

Properly Sauced: The Cusco Cup

This refreshing summer cocktail features pisco, usually only seen in the Pisco Sour. more ›

An Interview With Craigslist's Notorious Google Glass Hater

An Interview With Craigslist's Notorious Google Glass Hater

We tracked down the infamous anti-Google Glass Craigslist poster to talk over some issues. Warning for easily jangled nerves: strong language and opinions ahead. more ›

Father Of San Diego Kidnapper Was Also Dangerously Obsessed With A 16-Year-Old

Father Of San Diego Kidnapper Was Also Dangerously Obsessed With A 16-Year-Old

The father of James DiMaggio—the San Diego kidnapper who was killed after abducting a 16-year-old and murdering her mother and brother—had a troubled, violent past and was similarly obsessed with a teenager. more ›

Could L.A. Soon Offer Free Citywide WiFi?

Could L.A. Soon Offer Free Citywide WiFi?

Los Angelenos tired of shelling out pretty pennies for internet every month may soon have a little extra spending dough: The city of Los Angeles is considering offering free citywide access to wireless internet service. That's right, L.A. FREE WIFI. more ›

Kanye West Wants North West Debuted In Vogue

Kanye West Wants North West Debuted In Vogue

Nary a soul has seen pictures of North West, but Kanye wants to change that. more ›

Photos: 5,000 Pounds Of Marijuana Found At Topanga State Park Pot Farm

Photos: 5,000 Pounds Of Marijuana Found At Topanga State Park Pot Farm

California State Park rangers spotted the weed plants while on patrol, and a raid was conducted on Friday by a team of officers from the National Park Service, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. more ›

White House Makes a <em>Mean Girls</em> Joke on Twitter

White House Makes a Mean Girls Joke on Twitter

The White House tweeted out a picture of White House pooch Bo Obama with a tennis ball in his mouth was accompanied by the text, "Bo, stop trying to make fetch happen." more ›

You Can Pickle That: Cherry Tomatoes

You Can Pickle That: Cherry Tomatoes

You might not have considered the possibility that small tomatoes could be pickled whole, but it's a great way to preserve this summer treat. more ›

Season Premiere Of 'Breaking Bad' Dedicated To California Teen Who Died Of Cancer

Season Premiere Of 'Breaking Bad' Dedicated To California Teen Who Died Of Cancer

If you wondered about the person being thanked at the end of Sunday's 'Breaking Bad,' Kevin Cordasco was one of the show's biggest fans. He was also dying of cancer: The teenager passed away on March 11. more ›

Monday, August 12, 2013

Dodgers Continue Their Magical Ride

Dodgers Continue Their Magical Ride

Vin Scully, harkening back to the magical 1988 season, called Dodger Stadium the "Magic Castle." The Dodgers faced a 2-0 deficit heading into the bottom of the sixth inning having been hamstrung by Mets starter Jenrry Mejia through the first five innings: singles by Ricky Nolasco in the third, Adrian Gonzalez in the fourth and Juan Uribe in the fifth the only glimpses of offense the Dodgers displayed. more ›

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