John Torres

Blogs
February 14, 2012
Venice 13 Gang Leader 'Trippy' Sentenced to 10 Years for Handing Homie a Gun
George Robert Lopez, a 41-year-old leader of the notorious Venice 13 gang who goes by "Trippy," was finally put behind bars last week. But given this guy's reputation, and the massive joint sting operation it took to bring him down (led by the ATF and the LAPD last winter/spring), his charges are o ... More >>
News
June 9, 2011
Tattoo Parlor Sting in Venice
How the feds inked and nabbed villains as Venizens remained oblivious
Blogs
May 4, 2011
Venice 13 Gang Busted for Drugs, Guns by Sting Operation Posing as 'Villainz Ink' Tattoo Parlor
Villainz Ink: Come for a tat, leave with criminal charges!Ever make a trip to Villainz Ink in Venice? If so, as revealed this morning by the L.A. office of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, you had the honor of standing in a federal booby trap. Thanks to the sting ... More >>
Blogs
December 28, 2010
Shwasted In 2011? Not To Fear -- AAA Will 'Tipsy Tow' Your Car Home New Year's Eve
SimProgramsNo need to lay off the cosmo, lover!Tow-truck drivers do not normally make us want to hug them and tip them and tell them they're the greatest. However, for one special night at the beginning/end of every year, all that changes. On New Year's Eve 2010-11, when "tipsy" is a vast un ... More >>
Music
April 15, 2010
Music Picks: Gary Numan, Ana Moura, Mark Sultan, XBXRX
Also, California E.A.R. Unit, Bonobo, Mr. Gnome, Grouper and others