Judson Studios in Highland Park

Sep 02, 2010 by Lisa Newton

Even though Los Angeles is famous for being the movie business capital of the world; there’s much more to LA than just that.
Take Highland Park for example.
Located in a quiet residential area at 200 South [...]

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Mt. Washington’s Moon Canyon and Heidelberg Parks

Sep 01, 2010 by Lisa Newton

If you’re looking for a new place to hike in Los Angeles County, that’s not too far off the beaten path: then look no further than both Moon Canyon and Heidelberg Parks at Mt. Washington.
It [...]

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We Go Rock, Eagle Rock’s Friday Fest

Sep 01, 2010 by Lisa Newton

We all know that economically, times are tough for all. Many businesses are struggling to make ends meet; indeed, too many have had to closed. Others are on the precipice of doing the same.
To [...]

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The Taste of Beverly Hills Starts Thursday Evening

Aug 31, 2010

Already having garnered world-wide attention, the Taste of Beverly Hills takes place from September 2nd – 5th.
It’s also a great opportunity to take your current or new flame out for a few special nights on [...]

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Big Blue Bus Rates Dramatically Increase

Aug 31, 2010

Monday, the beginning of the work and school week grind and if you regularly ride the Big Blue Bus to get to your destination, you were greeted with a huge surprise.
That’s right; the price [...]

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Exquisite Taste and Hospitality: Touring Norbert Wabnig’s Cheese Store of Beverly Hills

Aug 30, 2010

The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills is located in the heart of the legendary, fast-paced city of, you guessed it, Beverly Hills. The store itself is intimate and calm. The walls, shelves, and counter-tops are [...]

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The Uplifters Clubhouse in the Pacific Palisades

Aug 29, 2010

Designed by the noted architect William J. Dodd, the Uplifters Clubhouse, located in the Pacific Palisades, is #663 on the list of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments.
Started in 1913 as an offshoot of the well-known Los [...]

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Destination: Orange Circle, Olde Towne Plaza, Orange, CA

Aug 28, 2010

Welcome to Main Street, U.S.A., at the intersection of Glassell and Chapman in Orange.
At the center of the traffic circle, Plaza Square has been a welcome gathering place for over a century. Within easy [...]

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Los Angeles circa 1935

Aug 27, 2010

Take a look at Los Angeles in 1935. This video features Grumman’s Chinese Theater, Streetcars, Olvera Street, and Hollywood Boulevard.
Produced by James A. Fitzpatrick, the Los Angeles "Wonder City of the West" is a [...]

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Los Angeles Free Friday

Aug 27, 2010

Although the summer is winding down, the action never stops in LA. This Saturday and Sunday is no exception as fun and free entertainment abounds during this last weekend before Labor Day.
And every week [...]

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The Friendship Bell in San Diego

Aug 26, 2010

Part of the Centennial Celebration is in recognition of the formal relations and friendship between the United States and Japan, which started in May of 1958, when the citizens of Yokohama presented this Friendship Bell [...]

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Stay the Course

Aug 26, 2010

If you’ve ever tried to lose excess baggage in the form of extra pounds around the middle, then you know how difficult losing even a few pounds can be.
I’m well versed in the challenges of [...]

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Man Bites Dog – A DVD Review

Aug 25, 2010

Man Bites Dog (C’est arrivé près de chez vous – the original title), produced in 1993, is a wild ride into mayhem, murder, and hilarity. Ben (Benoît Poelvoorde) is a serial killer, bon vivant, intellectual [...]

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