Sandy Cohen

Houses of Cards

Photos by Wild Don LewisWhen the weekly poker game at your buddy’s place isn’t enough, and the Internet doesn’t satisfy like it used to, that’s when you hear it — the call of the casino. It may come from Las Vegas or one of those flashy places in Indio. But......

Protecting Your Body's Art

While summer seems ideal for showing off that sexy new belly ring or the cool tribal ink on your back, take heed. Tattoos and piercings are not as summer-friendly as you may be. They need special care when exposed to sun and water. Dermatologists, tattoo artists and piercers agree that,......

Blockbuster

For the second time in the past six months, a major Hollywood studio is seeking to expand by locating facilities in a residential neighborhood - and the people who live there are saying no. Residents south of Melrose Avenue near Van Ness Avenue filed suit against the city of Los......

Hollywood Row

Boom times in the film industry are causing headaches for neighbors of one of Hollywood's most venerable studios. Residents of Larchmont Village are rallying to oppose expansion plans by Paramount Studios - specifically, an attempt to build a multilevel parking structure on residential property across the street from the film......