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December 28, 2011
VIDEO: Mentally Ill Woman Hops Fence at L.A. Zoo, Pets Elephants
The L.A. Zoo just spent $42 million on a snazzy new sanctuary to contain its elephants -- but it seems the sanctuary's fencing might not be enough to contain excited onlookers from crossing in the opposite direction. Yesterday, an unidentified woman who was reportedly off her meds "went in to kind ... More >>
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October 20, 2011
Capybara, World's Largest Rodent, Spotted in Paso Robles: Is It Wrong to Lust for a Carcass?
AnimalPhotos.infoHydrochaeris hydrochaeris, aka the capybaraThe Los Angeles County Natural History Museum has plenty of bizarre beasties in stock, many of them from creatures not found within a thousand miles of L.A. -- or within a thousand years of 2011. Which is why the museum is captivated ... More >>
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September 23, 2011
Faux Shark Fin Soup: A Recipe From the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Courtesy of the Monterey Bay AquariumFaux shark fin soup.Now that the California Shark Protection Act, a bill that would prohibit the sale, consumption and trade of shark's fin -- and with it shark fin soup -- sits on Governor Jerry Brown's desk, waiting for his approval (probably), here's a ... More >>
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August 17, 2011
One-Third of Mountain Yellow-Legged Frogs in Existence Just Died in Fresno
mylfrog.infoOne of 200 Mountain Yellow-Legged Frogs left in the universe.A rare breed of frog with leopard-like markings and funny haunches -- and absolutely no relevance to your everyday life, except that it's an L.A. native, and hey, neighbors look out for neighbors -- was wiped of 1/3 of i ... More >>
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August 15, 2011
I Spent Friday Night Drinking Beer and Seeing Bands at the Zoo
Ben WesthoffThe SteelwellsMy wife and I went to "Brew at the Zoo" on Friday night. We and scads of beer aficionados -- which I call bullshit on, but more on that later -- sampled "craft" beers, peered at animals and saw some music. It wasn't Friday night jazz at LACMA, but it was something. ... More >>
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August 12, 2011
Top 5 Weekend Food Events: Craft Beer Crawl, Brew At The Zoo, Hudson Block Party, Porchetta Roast, Perfectasy
Guzzle & NoshA berr sampler. Drink up.Los Angeles Craft Beer Crawl With a beer selection curated by The Beer Chicks, you can hit seven downtown bars -- Golden Gopher, Seven Grand, Cole's, Las Perlas , Casey's, Caña and Broadway Bar -- to sample over 50 beers from 26 breweries including Alla ... More >>
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August 10, 2011
Brew at the Zoo: Craft Beers Party Animals
gourmetpigs/flickrEagle Rock Brewery's Solidarity A dive bar on a bad night can feel like a zoo. Mobs of sweaty and not infrequently hairy folk barrel through spaces designed for fewer bodies. They feed at over-populated troughs: the bar itself, studded with glasses and bottles. They bark ... More >>
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April 7, 2011
Betty White Must Be Stopped!
gourmetpigs/flickrEagle Rock Brewery's Solidarity A dive bar on a bad night can feel like a zoo. Mobs of sweaty and not infrequently hairy folk barrel through spaces designed for fewer bodies. They feed at over-populated troughs: the bar itself, studded with glasses and bottles. They bark ... More >>
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March 9, 2011
Bye Bye, California Sea Otter? Absurdly Cute Sea Mammal Is on the Outs, Say Scientists
Oh no you did notSay it isn't so! The California sea otter, our No. 1 draw to water zoos and aquariums for as long as we can remember, has flippered its adorable little way to the environmental danger zone in a recent California Department of Fish and Game count. There's only 2,711 left in e ... More >>
LA Life
March 3, 2011
Keeping Bookstores Alive with Ken and Barbie Mummies
Oh no you did notSay it isn't so! The California sea otter, our No. 1 draw to water zoos and aquariums for as long as we can remember, has flippered its adorable little way to the environmental danger zone in a recent California Department of Fish and Game count. There's only 2,711 left in e ... More >>
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February 11, 2011
Elephant Porn at the L.A. Zoo: Because What's Valentine's Day Without a Little Bestiality?
wazteca via PhotobucketIt'll be like you're really thereSo many fabulous ways to celebrate V-Day this year, it's a pity we have to choose just one. Ah, but the options: We could go on a worldwide Wiki hunt for all four (or more!) of Julian Assange's estranged love children (turns out the man ... More >>
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February 10, 2011
Fur Play
wazteca via PhotobucketIt'll be like you're really thereSo many fabulous ways to celebrate V-Day this year, it's a pity we have to choose just one. Ah, but the options: We could go on a worldwide Wiki hunt for all four (or more!) of Julian Assange's estranged love children (turns out the man ... More >>
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December 16, 2010
L.A. Zoo Elephants Serenaded By 'Animal Enthusiast' Slash, Introduced To New $42 Million Digs
TheLosAngelesZoo via YouTubeBilly's stoked on his new waterfallUpdate: As of this morning, the elephant exhibit is open to the public! So, whether you've got your candy corn or your picket sign in tow, play hooky today and go spend some quality time with Billy, Jewel and Tina. Originally post ... More >>
Blogs
November 11, 2010
L.A. Zoo Elephant Billy Checks Out Two Hot New Females From San Diego
Los Angeles SplashBefore Tina and Jewel arrived, Billy had to play with his ball aloneUpdated after the jump: A witness describes the electric moment Billy's eyes met Tina's. (Sadly, she's post-reproductive. So is Jewel.) Originally posted at 12:05 p.m. It's been a long four years of solitud ... More >>
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August 26, 2010
LIVE FOODIES!
Los Angeles SplashBefore Tina and Jewel arrived, Billy had to play with his ball aloneUpdated after the jump: A witness describes the electric moment Billy's eyes met Tina's. (Sadly, she's post-reproductive. So is Jewel.) Originally posted at 12:05 p.m. It's been a long four years of solitud ... More >>
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August 9, 2010
Great White Sharks Love L.A. Coastal Waters Too
When great white sharks were spotted off the Southern California coast in June it seemed a little unusual, but experts say it's not: It turns out that -- hold on to your boardshorts -- great whites often call Los Angeles coastal waters home sweet home. Indeed, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has t ... More >>
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July 22, 2010
DANCE LIKE A MONKEY!
When great white sharks were spotted off the Southern California coast in June it seemed a little unusual, but experts say it's not: It turns out that -- hold on to your boardshorts -- great whites often call Los Angeles coastal waters home sweet home. Indeed, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has t ... More >>
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December 28, 2009
City Could End Its Operation Of Zoo, Convention Center, Animal Shelters
lazoo.orgIn its quest to stand up to a looming, $400 million budget deficit, the city will have to look seriously at the possibility of giving up its operation of the Zoo, the Convention Center and its animal shelters. The Los Angeles Daily News on Monday reports that giving up day-to-day c ... More >>
Blogs
November 19, 2009
Hollywood Sign Not So Accessible ... To Hollywood Film Crews
In one of those only-in-L.A. factoids, we're amused to report that one of the places the Motion Picture and Theatrical Trade Teamsters say is difficult to access for location shoots is the iconic, industry-marking Hollywood sign. Yes folks, only in L.A. could Hollywood have a hard time filmi ... More >>
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August 20, 2009
A HOWLIN' GOOD TIME
In one of those only-in-L.A. factoids, we're amused to report that one of the places the Motion Picture and Theatrical Trade Teamsters say is difficult to access for location shoots is the iconic, industry-marking Hollywood sign. Yes folks, only in L.A. could Hollywood have a hard time filmi ... More >>
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July 23, 2009
PLEASE DON'T FEED THE DEAD COVER BAND
In one of those only-in-L.A. factoids, we're amused to report that one of the places the Motion Picture and Theatrical Trade Teamsters say is difficult to access for location shoots is the iconic, industry-marking Hollywood sign. Yes folks, only in L.A. could Hollywood have a hard time filmi ... More >>
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April 30, 2009
Ziggy Plays Guitar
In one of those only-in-L.A. factoids, we're amused to report that one of the places the Motion Picture and Theatrical Trade Teamsters say is difficult to access for location shoots is the iconic, industry-marking Hollywood sign. Yes folks, only in L.A. could Hollywood have a hard time filmi ... More >>
News
January 22, 2009
Griffith Park Shenanigans
La Bonge's landmark designation leaves big loopholes for chains and hotels
Calendar
October 23, 2008
Heavy, Man
La Bonge's landmark designation leaves big loopholes for chains and hotels
Blogs
September 9, 2008
Ape Escape: Bikini-Clad Gorilla Girls Strike a Pose
Downtown Los Angeles is known for its hidden nighttime gems. With its after-hour speakeasies and never-ending supply of street meat (specifically the "illegal" bacon-wrapped hot dog) -- this city is a treasure trove of late night indulgences. Last Saturday, however, I stumbled across one of its fine ... More >>
Blogs
June 20, 2008
More Gorillas and Girls at Ghettogloss
Ghettogloss pretty much understands what's going on in the subconscious depths of an urban-dwelling 21st century human when it's 100 degrees outside. It's this: (Photo by: Magda Wosinska Model:Jenny Mollen) Or something like the above. They also sent the best press release of the week, beating t ... More >>
News
May 10, 2007
Tom Labonge: The Mayor of (Fire-Blackened) Griffith Park
On the day that fire threatened Los Feliz, LaBonge behaved like a councilman should.
Art+Books
February 23, 2006
The Epic Vulture
A history of the condor and the people below
News
February 16, 2006
The Island of Jorge Hank Rhon
They call him a criminal, a murderer and the worst mayor in Tijuana history. In search of Genghis Hank.
Film+TV
October 20, 2005
Into the Boosh
They call him a criminal, a murderer and the worst mayor in Tijuana history. In search of Genghis Hank.
Columns
May 19, 2005
An Elephant Man
They call him a criminal, a murderer and the worst mayor in Tijuana history. In search of Genghis Hank.
Art+Books
January 3, 2002
Our Favorite Books of the Year
They call him a criminal, a murderer and the worst mayor in Tijuana history. In search of Genghis Hank.
Art+Books
October 4, 2001
How the Leopard Got Its Bars
They call him a criminal, a murderer and the worst mayor in Tijuana history. In search of Genghis Hank.
News
September 6, 2001
An Appealing Shade of Green
Denise Munro Robb for City Council
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February 1, 2001
Ecocide
Denise Munro Robb for City Council

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