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The Best Concerts to See In L.A. This Weekend

Don't forget to check our constantly-updated Los Angeles Concert Calendar Friday, September 20 Human Eye LOS GLOBOS Some humans make music, some humans make medicine, some humans make monsters -- Human Eye's Timmy Vulgar makes all of those things at once. Basically, if you are a certain kind of fr ... More >>

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What Kind of Weed Do These Five Rappers Smoke?

Every stoner has his or her preferred method of cannabis consumption: joints, blunts, spliffs, pipes, bongs, vaporizers, edibles, G-pens, etc. Equally numerous are the different strains, and the typical ganja enthusiast is as educated as most wine connoisseurs. Here at West Coast Sound we and our c ... More >>

Raves in Desert Busted by L.A. Deputies

Summer is prime raving season. But the L.A. County Sheriff's Department has in recent months been using social media to crack down on raves and house parties. This weekend deputies announced that they busted two events with the help of social media:

Women and Beer: The Ladies at Ladyface and Women's Beer Forum Celebrate 2 Years of L.A. Beer Education

Are you a woman in Los Angeles who loves -- or wants to love -- craft beer beyond Lindeman's Framboise but don't know where to begin? Don't worry. You're not alone. In fact, as this sprawling metropolis has been slowly changing its beer-drinking habits away from the fizzy yellow stuff, both men and ... More >>

Top 5 Places in L.A. To Buy Super Bowl Party Beer Kegs

If you're hosting a Super Bowl party this Sunday for friends, you're probably already stressing at the thought of ordering a half-dozen pizzas for on-time delivery and fist fighting for the last family-size bag of Doritos at the local Ralph's. But when it comes to providing copious amounts of beer ... More >>

Ladyface Ale Companie Celebrates 3 Years as a Top L.A. Brewery

Though Ladyface Ale Companie will be celebrating its third anniversary this week, it was this time eight years ago -- during San Francisco Beer Week 2005 -- that salt-and-pepper-haired Cyrena Nouzille first thought about opening up a microbrewery in the unlikely L.A. suburb of Agoura Hills. Back t ... More >>

Patrick Leach: Malibu Shooting Puts Suspect Behind Bars, Victim In Hospital

Malibu is known for its mad views, movie stars and mansions more than anything, but a rare shooting took place in the city by the sea this week. A 49-year-old man was shot in the chest yesterday morning, a sheriff's official tells the Weekly. He was taken to UCLA Medical Center and was expected to ... More >>

Confession: We Went A Little Loco For El Pollo Loco's Chocolate Dessert Nachos

El Pollo Loco, you've got some explaining to do. For starters, we know some kind of mind game is going on. How else to explain the fact that late Saturday night we pulled off the 101 in Agoura Hills and sped to the chain's store on Kanan Road. "We'd like an order of Chocolate Dessert Nachos," we a ... More >>

The Best Concerts To See in L.A. This Week: Nov 5-8

Monday, November 5 Leonard Cohen NOKIA THEATRE Well-dressed man Leonard Cohen is often referred to as a ladykiller; no doubt, the gifted songwriter, musician and poet is effortlessly suave, with a quiet charisma that surely aids in conveying the pointedly poignant words and hues of his music and po ... More >>

GABF Fresh From the Floor: L.A. Brewers and Friends a Beer Slideshow

DENVER -- Eight Los Angeles Co. brewers have entered the Great American Beer Festival competition this year. Doubling from last year's professional brewer entries, Beachwood, Eagle Rock, Ladyface and Rock Bottom have re-entered, joined by newcomers San Pedro, Golden Road, Haven and LAB Brewing. The ... More >>

Marijuana Crackdown on 36 L.A. County Pot Shops by Feds

Federal authorities today announced a crackdown on 36 medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles County, including raids on two shops in Santa Fe Springs and warning letters to 34 businesses and property owners. Interestingly, the actions did not involve any pot shops in the city of Los Angeles. ... More >>

8 Craft Beer Bars in the San Fernando Valley Happy Hour Specials

The glorious San Fernando Valley. Spatially vast, heavily populated, and wildly lacking in proper places to drink. Or so we thought. Today, it's time to put your ignorance to bed and minimize the attitude long enough to see the truth -- that from Burbank to Agoura Hills you can always find a decent ... More >>

Chris Schwartz, 'Pro Street Luger' From Agoura Hills, Killed When Skateboard Hits Parked Car

A young Agoura Hills daredevil who listed himself online as a "professional street luger" and "inline speed skater" died just after midnight this morning in a tragic skateboarding accident. City News Service reports that Christopher Schwartz, 29, was not wearing a helmet when he took his Dirtsurfer ... More >>

Bicycle Theft Ring Targeted High-End Bikes on Craigslist, Used Facebook For Personal Info

As evil as cops paint these guys to be, you gotta admit, they were scary sophisticated in their use of Craigslist, Facebook and social manipulation -- if the story's true. Here's the deal, according an announcement by L.A. County Sheriff's officials this week: A crew of bike thieves targeted victi ... More >>

Nude Photo of Female Agoura High School Staffer Ends Up On Facebook

A nude photo of an Agoura High School administrator might have ended up on Facebook and before the eyes of underage boys, prompting the L.A. County Sheriff's Department to investigate. It appears that, this time around, the school employee in question wasn't a former porn star: It's not clear how t ... More >>

California Senate Bans the Word 'Retarded'

A bill that just passed the California State Senate would rid our medical vocabulary of the "R-word" -- on the grounds that it is "offensive and outdated." The State Senate, who is nothing if not retarded, approved the R-word ban unanimously this morning. For once, Democrats and Republicans could a ... More >>

Maggiano's and Hugo's React to Food Allergies

For those of us who are sensitive or allergic to certain foods, eating out can sometimes feel more like a trek through a minefield than a relaxing dining experience. Thankfully, certain restaurant chains with local presence are taking steps to make dining out safer for those with food allergies, wh ... More >>

David Nernberg, Friend of Dead Agoura Hills Quarterback Griffen Kramer, Arrested for Involuntary Manslaughter

David Nernberg via FacebookInvestigators blame Nernberg for Kramer's death.​When 18-year-old Griffen Kramer -- the son of NFL great Erik Kramer -- turned up dead after a party on Halloween weekend, officials at Thousand Oaks High School suspected alcohol poisoning was to blame. But the L.A. C ... More >>

What's In Season at the Farmers Markets: Large California Chanterelles

Felicia FriesemaCantharellus californicus from Tutti Frutti Farms​Our early season rainstorms have yielded two predictable outcomes: angsty tweets from farmers market vendors trying desperately to keep self, customers and produce dry, and a splendid sprouting of mud puppies, a.k.a. California ... More >>

Dan Behar, Agoura High Student, Dies in Second Reported Suicide at Malibu Creek; Community in 'State of Shock'

FacebookDan Behar was only 17.​Yesterday around noon, Dan Alexander Behar, 17, became the third young Agoura Hills man to die by his own accord in less than a week. Last Wednesday, former Agoura High student Josh Feinberg committed suicide off the Rindge Dam at Malibu Creek, reportedly upset a ... More >>

Griffen Kramer, Thousand Oaks High Quarterback, Found Dead Sunday Morning; Alcohol Poisoning Likely

CHUCK KIRMAN/Ventura County StarGriffen Kramer in uniform.​Griffen Kramer, an 18-year-old senior at Thousand Oaks High, died this Halloween weekend. He was found lifeless yesterday at a friend's house in Agoura Hills after spending Saturday night there, according to the Ventura County Star. H ... More >>

Stoneground Bakery Expands: Gelato, Pizza More Challah for Rosh Hashana

A. Scattergoodcommunal table at Stoneground Bakery​ With Rosh Hashana set to start at sundown on September 28th, you may be planning a trip to Agoura Hills and Stoneground Bakery, where Abby Franke bakes some of the best challah in the city or outside of it. But recalibrate your Mapquest, beca ... More >>

Music Picks: Agnostic Front, the Latebirds, Def Leppard, Jay Rock

Also, Kristeen Young, Diego Garcia, the Human League and others

IPA Beer Fight: Ladyface Ale Companie vs. Bootlegger's Brewery

B. MesirowBootlegger's Rustic Rye IPA​ Much has been made lately of L.A.'s beer revolution, from hilarious and awesome drunken rants by Greg of Stone to posts on this very blog and well beyond. However, the true measuring stick must be the beer itself, and what better stick than the West Coas ... More >>

Music Picks: Alison Krauss, Flying Lotus, My Morning Jacket

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The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories

Flickr/dubh​ What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free), it's where most of ... More >>

Best Almond Paste: Fat Uncle Farms Calls It Marzipan, We Call It Good

J. GarbeeAlmonds, Honey And Apricots (Or Oranges) = The Marzipan Of Your Dreams​ In today's world of health-touting food packaging, even hard alcohol is boastfully going organic (you would think 80 proof would make anything pesticide free). And so there is an insidious pleasure in buying farm ... More >>

Ventura Roadtrip: A & F Country Market for Local Bee Pollen, Pickles and South Dakota Jam

J. GarbeeA & F Country Market​If you're trekking up the 101 to Ventura anytime soon for the last-of-summer surfing, fishing or general beach lounging, one of the best places to donate a few dollars to the local economy in thanks on your way out of town is at A & F Country Market, a roadside ma ... More >>

Happy Hour: Padri Martini Bar

Erinn EichingerPadri Martini Bar​ The Place: Padri Martini Bar, 29002 Agoura Rd. Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (818) 865-3700 The Hours: Monday-Friday 5-7 p.m. The Deals: Complimentary tray passed appetizers, a selection of $3 dollar martinis, beers and wines by the glass.

Ladyface Alehouse & Brasserie: Eight Months Old and Going Strong

Todd HigginsLadyface Alehouse & Brasserie Beers​ As they approach their eight month anniversary, Ladyface Alehouse & Brasserie in Agoura Hills is not only a success but has been since day one. "We tried to open quietly" says owner and manager Cyrena Nouzille, "but we pretty much got run ove ... More >>

Smoking Rates Up In West Hollywood, South L.A., South Bay

​Despite nationwide efforts to curb smoking, a recent study released by the county Department of Public Health has revealed that rates of lighting up in Los Angeles have remained steady since 2002, though some areas, including West Hollywood, South Los Angeles and the South Bay have seen incre ... More >>

Stone Ground Bakery's Kosher Oatmeal Cookie Recipe: Post-Holiday Baking

Stone Ground Bakery in Agoura Hills, just off the 110 between Calabasas and Ventura, is one of those L.A. shopping mall treasures, a great bakery trapped in anonymous concrete that you find only if you know the happy repeat customers--or have exited to get gas and discovered great bread instead. A ... More >>

What Up My Ginger? The Healing Officially Begins

NBC​After the middle-school hate crime that was "kick a ginger" day, an area student promoting follicle (and freckled) diversity has started to get the pendulum moving the proper direction. Andrew Cohen, a senior at New Community Jewish High School in West Hills, is organizing the official " ... More >>

Teens Charged In Celeb Break-Ins: Take Estimated at $3 Mil

Three of four teenage women arrested in a series of burglaries that targeted celebrities' homes were charged in connection with the break-and-take crimes, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office announced today.LAPDA suspected burglar outside the home of Linday Lohan.​ Alexis Christ ... More >>

Teen Suspect In Celeb Burglaries A Would-Be Reality Star

One four teenagers arrested in connection with a string of burglaries that breached the homes of local celebrities was working on a pilot for the E! network, according to the channel's news site. Alexis Neirs, 18, says she didn't do anything wrong besides choosing the wrong crowd with which to run. ... More >>

Stone Ground Bakery in Agoura Hills: Handmade Challah for Rosh Hashana

Drive up the 101 past the city, into the hills nearing Ventura, to a little strip mall right off the freeway in Agoura Hills, and you'll find a bakery that feels unquestionably like Europe and has some of the best challah you'll find in town or out of it. Stone Ground Bakery, which celebrated its fi ... More >>

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