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  • Blogs

    March 20, 2012

    2012 James Beard Foundation Award Nominees Announced: The Mozza Edition

    Yesterday the James Beard Foundation announced its 2012 nominations for book awards, journalism, design and graphics, broadcast and media, and restaurant and chefs. It is a very long list. There were also awards given for lifetime achievement (Wolfgang Puck!) and humanitarian of the year (Charlie Tr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2012

    Emily Green on Blackberries: Knott's Berry Farm, Growing Your Own Bears on YouTube

    If you're the sort of person who visits farmers markets looking for exotic citrus or perfect stone fruit or native berries -- or if you just like to watch footage of bears in bushes on YouTube -- then you have something to read this morning. Emily Green (dry gardener, water expert, former London res ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2012

    James Beard Awards 2012: Semifinalists Announced

    Los Angeles chefs made a strong showing among the semifinalists for the 2012 James Beard Awards, which were announced today. Local nominees for the Best Chef, Pacific award include Josef Centeno (Lazy Ox Canteen), Michael Cimarusti (Providence), David Feau (The Royce at the Langham), Matt Molina (M ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2011

    Cochon 555 Coming Back to L.A. on May 6

    Cochon 555, that "Porkapalooza," that "locavore rodeo... of wine, pig and minor debauchery," will return to Los Angeles. After a successful L.A. debut in 2011, the 10-city tour of porcine bacchanalia announced its 2012 dates, which also include stops in New York City, Napa Valley, Memphis, Portland, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 17, 2011

    Soldiers' Tales

    Cochon 555, that "Porkapalooza," that "locavore rodeo... of wine, pig and minor debauchery," will return to Los Angeles. After a successful L.A. debut in 2011, the 10-city tour of porcine bacchanalia announced its 2012 dates, which also include stops in New York City, Napa Valley, Memphis, Portland, ... More >>

  • News

    November 3, 2011

    VILLAGE VOICE MEDIA ASKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 596

    Cochon 555, that "Porkapalooza," that "locavore rodeo... of wine, pig and minor debauchery," will return to Los Angeles. After a successful L.A. debut in 2011, the 10-city tour of porcine bacchanalia announced its 2012 dates, which also include stops in New York City, Napa Valley, Memphis, Portland, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2011

    Burger Alert: More Five Guys Headed to L.A.

    Armadillo​ The East Coast burger chain Five Guys continues to zero in on Southern California territory, with plans for several more locations in the works. One of those is set to open near USC's campus near Figueroa Street and Adams Boulevard, and another on Wilshire Boulevard. According to th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2011

    Henry Rollins: The Column! Now It's Dark, and I Am Real

    Timothy Norris​[The one and only Henry Rollins contributes a weekly column and far-reaching reportage to the music section of the LA Weekly. Look for your weekly Henry Rollins fix right here on West Coast Sound every week and make sure to tune in to Henry's KCRW radio show every Saturday eveni ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2011

    Pesticides: Apples and Celery Top the List of Contaminated Fruits and Vegetables

    ​Remember the poisoned apple that Snow White eagerly gobbled down? In today's world, that apple would not need to be dipped in a cauldron of venom. It would come from the supermarket. That's right, according to federal data, nearly 98 percent of apples are contaminated by pesticides, topping ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2011

    Home on the Range: Large Quantities of American Meat Infected With Drug-Resistant Bacteria

    Anthony Albright/flickr​ Google "meat," "bacteria," and "drug-resistant," and your Internet-gazing eyes will see some things that will make you want to hang up your steak knife. Recently, the Translational Genomics Research Institute published a study revealing some bad news about the bacteri ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 21, 2011

    Where the Elite Meet to Cheat and Cause Fiscal Defeat

    Anthony Albright/flickr​ Google "meat," "bacteria," and "drug-resistant," and your Internet-gazing eyes will see some things that will make you want to hang up your steak knife. Recently, the Translational Genomics Research Institute published a study revealing some bad news about the bacteri ... More >>

  • Music

    February 24, 2011

    The Column!: Stay Hungry (for Music)

    Anthony Albright/flickr​ Google "meat," "bacteria," and "drug-resistant," and your Internet-gazing eyes will see some things that will make you want to hang up your steak knife. Recently, the Translational Genomics Research Institute published a study revealing some bad news about the bacteri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2010

    California Census Data: No Change In House Seats Despite 10 Percent Growth

    ​Nothing could de-claw this rain cloud over Los Angeles like some fresh census data for the ages! We didn't endure all that door-to-door census heckling for nothing. The numbers are currently being announced -- in the most droning, drawn-out voice possible -- from the 13th floor of the Nationa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2010

    New Benjamin Notes Worth $110 Billion -- 10 Percent Of All U.S. Currency -- Come Out Weird, Quarantined In Texas Vault

    I remember when my biggest problem was a wayward kite​Remember those X-tra X-treme new $100 bills the U.S. government introduced via triumphant Internet vid last spring? [Watch after jump.] Well, so absurdly turbocharged with new-age gadgetry were they, that the Benjamins seem to have outfoxed ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 4, 2010

    Raphael's The Small Cowper Madonna

    I remember when my biggest problem was a wayward kite​Remember those X-tra X-treme new $100 bills the U.S. government introduced via triumphant Internet vid last spring? [Watch after jump.] Well, so absurdly turbocharged with new-age gadgetry were they, that the Benjamins seem to have outfoxed ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 21, 2010

    GENTLEMEN, START YOUR LADY SCHICKS!

    I remember when my biggest problem was a wayward kite​Remember those X-tra X-treme new $100 bills the U.S. government introduced via triumphant Internet vid last spring? [Watch after jump.] Well, so absurdly turbocharged with new-age gadgetry were they, that the Benjamins seem to have outfoxed ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2010

    Al Jazeera To Be Broadcast In Los Angeles?

    ​On the eve of Sept. 11, the date that helped put Arabic news network Al Jazeera on the global map, it looks like the controversial broadcaster could be coming to Southern California airwaves, albeit radio ones. The Washington Post reported this week that liberal Berkeley-based Pacifica Radio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2010

    CDC: We're Not Eating Our Fruits and Vegetables

    Flickr/Kirti PoddarHow Americans prefer to eat their fruit ​ Not only are Americans not eating enough fruits and vegetables--something we've been nagged about for years--our diets are actually getting worse, according to a Centers for Disease Control report released September 9th. Not one st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2010

    Rough, Turbulent Flight Causes Injuries For 25 Headed To LAX From Washington

    File photo.​At least 25 people were injured when a United Airlines flight from Washington, D.C. to LAX hit turbulence and reportedly dropped precipitously. According to televised reports passengers said that some aboard the wide-body jet literally hit the roof when the plane hit rough air over ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2010

    Report: Kings Coach Arrested On Suspicion Of Sexual Assault On Relative

    ​An assistant coach of the Los Angeles Kings hockey team was arrested at a Washington, D.C. hotel on suspicion of a misdemeanor sex abuse charge, according to television station there. Police were called to the Mayflower Hotel about 1:15 a.m. after a victim complained she had been assaulted, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2010

    O.C. Pot Shops Facing Closure Appeal Case To Federal 9th Circuit Court

    ​A quartet of Orange County pot shops have appealed their case, which seeks to avoid closure at the hands of the cities of Costa Mesa and Lake Forest, to the federal 9th Circuit court, the Daily Pilot reports. The appeal comes after a U.S. judge denied the plaintiffs' case earlier this month, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2010

    Mayor Villaraigosa Lists Gifts, Including Cufflinks From Hillary

    ​Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa this week filed his annual "statement of economic interests" with the state Fair Political Practices Commission. Obtained by the Weekly, it's a list of valuable gifts he has received, including some interesting ones ...

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2010

    2010 James Beard Finalists Announed: Suzanne Goin, Matt Molina, Michael Cimarusti, Jonathan Gold, Patric Kuh Nominated

    James Beard​Twitter is at it again. The 2010 James Beard Award Finalists were announced this morning via the foundation's Twitter account. L.A's Suzanne Goin, of Lucques, AOC Wine Bar, Hungry Cat and Tavern was nominated for Outstanding Chef, while Matt Molina of Mozza and Michael Cimarusti of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2010

    The Traveling Mayor Imposes Travel Freeze

    ​Buried in Thursday's news that Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and city controller Wendy Greuel have issued a city spending freeze was a mandate that "travel has been suspended" with some exceptions. It's fascinating because, as you might have read here, the mayor has been everywhere b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2010

    James Beard Semifinalists Announced: The L.A. Edition

    James Beard​This morning the James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for its 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards. Judges will vote to determine the final 5 nominees in each category, which will be announced on March 22nd. The winners will be announced at the Foundation's award party, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2010

    Mayor V. Gets Clue, Stays Home During Crisis

    ​Maybe the mayor has been reading all our bitching and moaning about how he's been completely offline and unplugged when it comes to the city's needs lately. We were flabbergasted when he told the Los Angeles Times over the weekend that ""I'm at a great place ..." as a result of a diet, exerci ... More >>

  • News

    January 7, 2010

    Weed Takes Root

    Marijuana's steady march toward legalization nationwide

  • Calendar

    September 17, 2009

    IF YOU KNEW SUSHI LIKE THEY KNOW SUSHI

    Marijuana's steady march toward legalization nationwide

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2009

    Max Taves and LA Weekly beat NYT for DeBakey biomedical award

    LA Weekly freelancer Max Taves is in Washington, D.C., today accepting a cash prize for the best 2008 coverage of biomedical research by a large newspaper for his news story, ""UCLA Profs and Scientists Sued Animal-Rights Radicals."Taves beat several leading papers, including The New York Times. Oth ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2009

    Pet Airways: The World's First Airline for Cats, Dogs, or Whatever Domestic Animal You Call Your Best Friend

    The time has come: when pigs--or cats or dogs--fly. Do you love your pet more than is healthy? Pet Airways could be for you. It is a pet-only flight service. Pet Airways flies to New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles. The plane is a 19-passenger Beech 1900 turbo-prop. All the h ... More >>

  • News

    February 5, 2009

    Morgan vs. Foretich Twenty Years Later

    A mother and daughter whose abuse story gripped the globe are making it in L.A.

  • Calendar

    October 30, 2008

    Mastergate

    A mother and daughter whose abuse story gripped the globe are making it in L.A.

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2008

    Strange & Ugly Times for Villaraigosa

    Something strange and ugly is happening in Los Angeles, although you don't hear Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa speaking much about it. On Tuesday, the National Fair Housing Commission visits Los Angeles to hold a hearing on the foreclosure crisis. According to the commission's press release, "Forty yea ... More >>

  • News

    December 15, 2005

    Tookie’s Mistaken Identity

    On the trail of the real founder of the Crips

  • Eat+Drink

    March 24, 2005

    Ask Mr. Gold

    On the trail of the real founder of the Crips

  • News

    March 3, 2005

    Flora Gil Krisloff Interview Transcript

    On the trail of the real founder of the Crips

  • News

    August 12, 2004

    The Grand Illusion?

    Downtown project may need blessing of new power - residents

  • News

    June 10, 2004

    Deaniacs for Kerry (More or Less)

    Taking back America, one conference at a time

  • News

    April 29, 2004

    No More Coat Hangers

    Taking back America, one conference at a time

  • News

    March 4, 2004

    Surrender at the Supermarket

    The national failure of the grocery workers’ union

  • Supplement

    December 11, 2003

    The Killing Years

    Death in El Salvador, bloody hands in Washington

  • Columns

    September 4, 2003

    Behind the American History Curtain

    Washington, D.C., and the lessons of memory

  • News

    May 1, 2003

    Made in the USA, Part III: US Government Agency Listings

    Washington, D.C., and the lessons of memory

  • Music

    December 5, 2002

    A Thousand Teens Bloom

    Dischord's moments in grace

  • News

    October 11, 2001

    Thank$ a Million

    Uncomfortable questions about the outpouring of disaster donations

  • Calendar

    July 12, 2001

    Footnotes

    Uncomfortable questions about the outpouring of disaster donations

  • Calendar

    July 12, 2001

    Drug War Index

    Uncomfortable questions about the outpouring of disaster donations

  • Art+Books

    January 6, 2000

    The Envelope, Please

    Five technologies that changed the world

  • News

    August 12, 1999

    DOG GONE IT ALL

    Five technologies that changed the world

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