A Surfing Night at the Lodge Room
September 20, 2019
On Sept. 7, Melbourne-based synthwave duo dropped their fourth studio album, "Emotion." Surfing is the project of Penny Van Hazelberg and Leroy Honeycomb, together they make glistening nostalgic synth tunes. If you’re looking for a new indie band, definitely check out Surfing. To celebrate this ex...
Weekly Picks- Coachella Weekend 2 Edition
April 16, 2018
Thursday, April 19thEarth Day LA9:00 a.m.FreeSpend Earth Day in downtown, as the city celebrates sustainable living by providing seminars on landscaping, electric vehicles, and yoga. Los Angeles residents will have the chance to plant their very own tree in Grand Park.Grand Park, 210 W. Temple Street,...
Weekly Picks 3/14 – 3/23
March 14, 2018
Wednesday, March 14X: 40 Years of Punk in Los Angeles$12.95, $11.95 for seniors and students, $10.95 for children 6 to 17-years-oldMondays - Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekendsL.A. LIVE 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015The Grammy Museum at LA LIVE is celebra...
Lawful Street Vending
February 27, 2018
The Los Angeles City Council voted to decriminalize street vending last year. A proposed state bill would do the same. It's called SB 496. Some community organizers like David DeVoss say the state's effort is far-fetched. "The state certainly doesn't have the assets to regulate it," said Valley Vote...
Women’s March Los Angeles exceeds turnout estimates, expectations
January 22, 2017
Hundreds of thousands of Angelenos took to the streets on Saturday to voice their commitment to women’s rights and their opposition to Friday’s inauguration of Donald J. Trump, carrying signs criticizing Trump’s sexual assault record and declaring opposition to his controversial policy shifts. Estimates...
President Trump’s inauguration incites protests in Los Angeles
January 20, 2017
People of all ages and races gathered at the intersection of Olympic and Figueroa in Downtown Los Angeles to protest against newly inaugurated President Donald Trump. From calling Trump a liar and pervert to accusing him of conspiracy with Russia these angry group of protesters wanted only one thing,...
Students find My L.A. 311 app convenient for local activities
November 1, 2016
My L.A. 311 recently updated the City of Los Angeles information and services app with a new feature called “Find City Info” which is convenient for students looking to find nearest parks, libraries, fire and police stations, public pools, parking lots, and more with just a few taps away. Since...
Activists Protest Abuse in the Prison System
October 1, 2016
Demonstrators gathered in Los Angeles on Friday, September 9th to protest the unfair treatment of prisoners. September 9th was also the 45th anniversary of the Attica Prison Riot which is characterized as the most well know prison riot in history. Protesters demonstrated nationwide on this day to...
Kobe fans celebrate at his final game
April 14, 2016
Bryant ended his 20th season with the Los Angeles Lakers after being drafted in 1996 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets who then traded with the Lakers and the rest was history. Fans from all over world walked towards Staples Center to witness the last game of #24. A pregame mini-parade was held in...
Weekly Editor’s Picks: beer festival, local concert, food trucks
March 9, 2016
Wednesday 3.9 – Book Reading POPUP Bookfest Fundraiser + Art & Musical Festival Grab a book at Glendale Arts' first annual POPUP. Bookfest Fundraiser with live music and free art workshops. Free 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Barnes & Noble at the Americana. The event is on the second fl...
LA Coliseum to undergo restoration
February 12, 2016
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, one of the country's most recognized athletic venues, is set for a $270 million restoration plan that could be ready by 2019. According to the University of Southern California news site, some of the planned improvements include an event viewing deck, upgraded suites...
Streets to avoid when President Obama returns to Los Angeles today, tomorrow
February 11, 2016
With President Barack Obama set to visit the Southland today, motorists in select parts of town should anticipate traffic delays to accommodate the presidential motorcade.Specific details of the president's travels are never made public, but police often provide general information about areas motorists...
