New Rite Aid Ice Cream for National Ice Cream Day
When President Ronald Reagan created National Ice Cream Day in 1984, Thrifty Ice Cream was already a long established California tradition. Nearly three decades later, Rite Aid’s private brand Thrifty…
Mulholland Bridge Demolition Will be a Meticulous not a Vegas-style Implosion
Contractors for the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project are planning a precise, carefully orchestrated ballet of workers and machinery to demolish half of the Mulholland Bridge the weekend of July…
California Adult Smoking Rate Reaches Historic Low
The state’s adult smoking rate has hit a record low, announced California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Ron Chapman today. Last year, 11.9 percent of the state’s adults…
405 Closure Tips for Success
As the closure of the I-405 freeway approaches, we wanted to make sure that businesses located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area are preparing for the closure. Possible preparations for…
Destination Of The Week 5-9-11
Las Fuentes Inn, Palm Springs Las Fuentes Inn & Gardens is located in the quiet Araby area of south Palm Springs, just a short, easy drive from the Palm Springs…
Van Nuys to Celebrate 16th Annual Sober Day L.A. and Walk-A-Thon
VAN NUYS, CA — On Sunday, May 22, 2001, the 16th annual Sober Day LA event and Walk-A-Thon will take place in conjunction with the seventh annual Van Nuys/ Panorama…
Quotes Of The Week 7-11-11
— Quotations on politics: ~ “Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.” –Oscar Wilde ~ “Those who are too smart to engage in…
Facts of the Week 7-11-11
~ Months that begin on a Sunday will always have a “Friday the 13th.” ~ Coca-Cola would be green if colouring weren’t added to it. ~ On average a hedgehog’s…
Poem of the Week 7-11-11
Poems Of The Week – By Sri Chinmoy You can thrive In the face of adversity If you have ceaseless faith in yourself And if you are ready to play…
The Los Angeles Fire Department Gears Up For The I-405 Closure
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has been working diligently in conjunction with the LAPD, CHP, DOT and METRO, as well as other City agencies in preparation for the July…