http://losangeles.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-18T19:11:48Z Sat, 18 May 2013 19:11:48 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/21/election-day-in-la.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/losangeles/1/9/V/E/-/-/eric-garcetti.jpg" alt="Los Angeles Politician Eric Garcetti" /><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/losangeles/1/9/W/E/-/-/wendy-greuel.jpg" alt="Wendy Greuel is Running For Mayor of LA" /></p> <p>LA is a-buzz with the spirit of election day, as people take to the polls to vote in a new mayor.</p> <p><a href="http://www.laobserved.com"><em>LA Observed</em></a> reported that Wendy Greuel voted at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City this morning, and Eric Garcetti voted at Alessandro Elementary School on Riverside Drive.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/21/election-day-in-la.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/21/election-day-in-la.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:08 +0000 2013-05-21T17:00:08Z http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/18/free-all-ages-innovative-dance-event.htm <p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/losangeles/1/H/b/E/-/-/diavolo-LA.png" alt="Diavolo Architectural Dance in Los Angeles" /></p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.diavolo.org">Diavolo Dance Theater</a> is known for its elaborate and surreal, architectural sets and modern acrobatic dance.</p> <p>On Saturday, May 25th it will make its exploration of dance, gymnastics and character gesture available to the whole family by hosting a special free all ages/all levels participatory event entitled La Familia: A Multi-Generational Family Dance Night.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/18/free-all-ages-innovative-dance-event.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/18/free-all-ages-innovative-dance-event.htm Sat, 18 May 2013 19:11:48 +0000 2013-05-18T19:11:48Z http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/16/american-psycho-at-the-cemetery.htm <p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/losangeles/1/H/y/-/-/-/cinespia.jpg" alt="Cinespia Cemetery Screenings in Hollywood Los Angeles" /></p> <p>With the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cinespia.org/calendar">Cinespia</a> movie screenings in the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://losangeles.about.com/od/Hollywood/a/Hollywood-Forever-Cemetery-Los-Angeles.htm">Hollywood Forever Cemetery</a> in full swing, it's always fun to see what picks are in the mix for the season. This weekend's choice is hardly an exception.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/16/american-psycho-at-the-cemetery.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/16/american-psycho-at-the-cemetery.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 15:14:31 +0000 2013-05-16T15:14:31Z http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/14/angelina-jolie-double-mastectomy.htm <p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/losangeles/1/H/5/0/-/-/angelina_jolie.jpg" alt="Angelina Jolie in Los Angeles" /></p> <p>Hollywood often displays itself to the world in a narcissistic self-involved light. It's frankly quite rare that its players use their clout for the greater good. So when they do, it's worthy of praise.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/14/angelina-jolie-double-mastectomy.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/14/angelina-jolie-double-mastectomy.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 08:41:40 +0000 2013-05-14T08:41:40Z http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/12/la-mayoral-race-is-neck-and-neck.htm <p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/losangeles/1/H/V/E/-/-/eric-garcetti.jpg" alt="Los Angeles Politician Eric Garcetti" /></p> <p>With just nine days to go until the LA mayoral election, the candidates are finding themselves in a tight race, according to the latest public opinion poll.</p> <p>Th<em>e </em><a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-poll-la-mayors-race-close-20130509,0,3504502.story"><em>LA Times</em></a> recently reported on said poll by the Pat Brown Institute of Public Affairs at Cal State LA. The survey showed that 46 percent of voters were likely to go with Democrat <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://losangeles.about.com/od/educationgovernment/a/Los-Angeles-Mayoral-Candidate-Wendy-Greuel.htm">Wendy Greuel</a>, while 45 percent would vote for her Democratic opponent <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://losangeles.about.com/od/educationgovernment/a/Los-Angeles-Mayoral-Election-Candidate-Eric-Garcetti.htm">Eric Garcetti</a>. Nine percent were undecided.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/12/la-mayoral-race-is-neck-and-neck.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/12/la-mayoral-race-is-neck-and-neck.htm Sun, 12 May 2013 12:45:13 +0000 2013-05-12T12:45:13Z http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/10/californias-shakti-fest-yoga-event-in-joshua-tree.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/losangeles/1/H/a/E/-/-/shaktifest.jpg" alt="Yoga Spiritual Community Event Shakti Fest in Joshua Tree CA" align="left" /></p> <p>If you're looking for your balance amidst the hustle bustle of LA and need a meditative time-out, head to the desert! That's where some of California's top yoga teachers will be next week, for <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://bhaktifest.com/category/festivals/shakti-fest/">Shakti Fest</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/10/californias-shakti-fest-yoga-event-in-joshua-tree.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/10/californias-shakti-fest-yoga-event-in-joshua-tree.htm Fri, 10 May 2013 06:01:20 +0000 2013-05-10T06:01:20Z http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/06/f-cancer-event-in-la.htm <p>On May 9th, party-going philanthropists will take an in-you-face irreverent stance on cancer at the second 'F Cancer' benefit event.</p> <p>The DJ party, geared towards youth outreach for cancer awareness, will take place at <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.bootsybellows.com/">Bootsy Bellows</a> in West Hollywood starting at 9:30 p.m. It will be hosted by Stephen Amell (CW's Arrow) and Shira Lazar (What's Trending). Its benefits will go to UCLA's Jonnsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/06/f-cancer-event-in-la.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/06/f-cancer-event-in-la.htm Mon, 06 May 2013 12:05:57 +0000 2013-05-06T12:05:57Z http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/04/cinco-de-mayo-in-la.htm <p>What's cooking for Cinco de Mayo in LA this year? Plenty of <em>fuego</em> and <em>fiestas</em> all around town. Here's a small selection of what's on:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://loteriagrill.com/">Loteria Grill</a> (which has branches in Hollywood, Santa Monica, Studio City, Third St. Farmers Market and Westlake Village) has a special menu that includes creatively flavored margaritas like Jalapeno and Tarmarindo, and dishes chicken in mole Poblano and its "best of" tacos this weekend.</li> <li>On May 5th, from 2 to 7 p.m. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://tortillarepublic.com">Tortilla Republic</a> is hosting a Cinco de Mayo block party which includes food, drinks, and live entertainment that celebrate Mexican culture and history. It will take place at El Tovar place and the West Hollywood open air parking lot adjacent to the eatery.</li> <li>The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://themissioncantina.com">Mission Cantina</a> in Hollywood will host Cuatro &#038; Cinco de Mayo parties (on the 4th and 5th), from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. These will include mariachis, a photo booth, food and drink specials and a giveaway.</li> <li>Lots going on at <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.redorestaurant.com">Red O</a> on Melrose. A highlight: Saturday and Sunday 'Cinco' style brunches from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring regional Mexican breakfast fare, a specialty Casamigos Tequila flight, a Bloody Maria Bar and a Michelada Bar and live classical guitarists.</li> <li>Tropicana Pool Bar at the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://losangeles.about.com/od/nightlife/a/Drinking-Cocktails-Hollywood-Roosevelt-Hotel-LA.htm">Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel</a> will celebrate the holiday with its Peligroso "Cinnco" de Mayo celebration from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 5th. This means the new Peligroso cinanamon Tequila will flowing, poolside!</li> </ul>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/04/cinco-de-mayo-in-la.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/04/cinco-de-mayo-in-la.htm Sat, 04 May 2013 06:54:15 +0000 2013-05-04T06:54:15Z http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/01/kundalini-yoga-comes-to-santa-monica.htm <p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/losangeles/1/H/p/4/-/-/goldenbridge.jpg" alt="About Yogi Bhajan's Kundalini Yoga Classes Taught by Gurmukh at Golden Bridge in LA" /></p> <p>Golden Bridge, the biggest and most well-known <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://losangeles.about.com/od/bodymindhealth/a/kundaliniyoga.htm">Kundalini yoga</a> center in LA is expanding.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/01/kundalini-yoga-comes-to-santa-monica.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/05/01/kundalini-yoga-comes-to-santa-monica.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 11:02:29 +0000 2013-05-01T11:02:29Z http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/04/29/food-wine-and-the-beverly-hills-bar-association.htm <p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/losangeles/1/H/Z/E/-/-/greystone-manor.jpg" alt="Vintage Bouquet Food &#038; Wine event atGreystone Manor in Beverly Hills Los Angeles" /></p> <p>This weekend, for the 25th year, the Beverly Hills Bar Association brought together food, wine, and live jazz at Greystone Mansion--all in the name of providing pro bono legal services to the community.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/04/29/food-wine-and-the-beverly-hills-bar-association.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://losangeles.about.com/b/2013/04/29/food-wine-and-the-beverly-hills-bar-association.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:37:53 +0000 2013-04-29T17:37:53Z