Destination of the Week 7-11-11
Located on a bluff, Bandon Inn overlooks Old Town Bandon, marina, Coquille River and the Pacific Ocean beyond. Miles of stunning beaches and ocean breezes, panoramic views, beautiful sunsets, world…
Travel Tips of the Week 7-11-11
By Jean Stauber, Travel Editor If you feel you must travel on “Carmageddon” weekend, I recommend these two destinations: The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens The Los Angeles…
Save Planned Parenthood
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels recently signed HEA 1210, which banned the use of federal funds toward services from Planned Parenthood. Although 97% of Planned Parenthood’s services are not related to…
Countdown To Carmageddon 405 Closure
Extended 53-Hour Closure of I-405 Freeway Between U.S. 101 and I-10 Planned in Mid-July for Mulholland Bridge Demolition Work Plan Ahead, Avoid The Area, Or Stay Home. That’s the message…
Go to Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier for the 405 Closure
Free Unlimited Ride Pass and Construction Cone Colored Cotton Candy Guests with a San Fernando Valley zip code receive a free unlimited ride pass while all guests purchasing an unlimited…
405 Closure Update: Free Rides
Metro and Metrolink have both bolstered their planned transit services during the closure weekend – July 16-17, 2011. Metro will provide free rides on the Metro Red/Purple Line subway, as…
U.S. EPA Proposes to Approve California’s Air Quality Plans
Note – The estimated 3,500 deaths in California prevented by these air quality plans is a total, not annual figure; EPA regrets the error. SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental…
Van Nuys Jail Closes Down Due to Death
Van Nuys CA — At about 11am Thursday morning, 7-7-11, the Van Nuys Jail was shut down. It is now 2:42 pm and the jail is still no open. The…
Multistate Working Group Reaches Settlement with JP Morgan Chase
Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today announced a national settlement with JP Morgan Chase & Co. (JPMC) as part of an ongoing nationwide investigation over allegations of anti-competitive and fraudulent…
Eleven Los Angeles-Area Youths Earn $1,000 KOHL’S Cares® Regional Scholarship
July 7, 2011 – Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program honors more than 200 deserving volunteers with $1,000 scholarships toward post-secondary education. Eleven children from the Los Angeles area were chosen from…