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“Death Warrant” Stabber Targets Homeless in Santa Monica

July 19th, 2012 · No Comments

Update: The LATimes piece placed two of the three stabbings in Santa Monica, but only one was. Police arrested Courtney Anthony Robinson on Friday in Hollywood. From the LA Times: Los Angeles and Santa Monica police are investigating at least three stabbings of homeless people as they slept and where typed and signed “death warrants” [...]

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LAPD: National Night Out August 7th

July 19th, 2012 · No Comments

The LAPD will host their 3rd annual “National Night Out” in the Pacific Division on Tuesday, August 7th. “Take me out to the ballpark” is the theme, the event starts at 6pm. Activities will include a community softball game and BBQ to bring “Police and Community Together” Teams are mixed of all ages and abilities, [...]

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Lauren Greenfield: The Queen of Versailles

July 19th, 2012 · No Comments

Venetian director Lauren Greenfield’s documentary “The Queen of Versailles” opens in limited release at theaters tomorrow. Locally, it can be seen at the Landmark Theater at 10850 W. Pico. The Queen of Versailles “follows billionaires Jackie and David’s rags-to-riches story to uncover the innate virtues and flaws of the American dream. We open on the [...]

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On Location: XCVI in Venice Beach

July 19th, 2012 · No Comments

XCVI fashion is shooting for their new “Resort 2012″ catalog in and around the Venice Canals today. Peep their updates on Facebook. Join the forum discussion on this post

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Alley Paving Causes Traffic on Pacific

July 19th, 2012 · No Comments

If you are heading out in a car today, it is best to avoid Pacific near Rose – they are repaving alleys and the trucks are causing delays on Pacific. Thanks to AR for the picture! Join the forum discussion on this post

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