Native Intelligence archive
for July 2009

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LA Times cowboys up but loses rodeo in bizarre horse editorial

When it comes to the wild things, the Times generally gets it. But in this case something is deeply amiss.

Odom returns to the Lakers

Re-signing the forward gives the Lakers the edge on repeating as champions

Dodgers reportedly trade for Sherrill

Reliever George Sherrill comes to LA for two prospects.

Manny tested positive in 2003

The news won't change Manny's reputation in LA, but it will further sour his legacy.

Cirque Berzerk and the simplicity of spectacle

IMG_2816_small.jpg There is something gaspingly lovely about seeing a girl in a striped panty being swung through the air at the end of a piece of fluttering silk.

LACMA abandons film

Director Michael Govan, with his actions today, says film isn't worthy of LACMA. As a film historian and museum member, that is blasphemy.

More on Halladay

Roy Halladay probably won't be a Dodger, but it's unlike Ned Colletti to sit still at the trade deadline.

Dodger delusions

The Dodgers have the best record in baseball, yet it seems no one in the local media thinks they're any good.

Unthinkable

I received an email this morning alerting me to the murder of Lily Burk, 17. I thought, Lily, Greg's daughter?...

Outside the box thinking

Only one thing will save the L.A. Times: topless girls.

Farmers Market turns 75

cardtrick.jpg USC's marching band, a card trick and cupcakes helped Los Angeles' beloved landmark celebrate a birthday.

Lawyers, safaris, and Malibu

It's summer, and that means two things in Malibu--lawyers! and the Malibu Public Beaches safaris!
KCET control room
kcet-rehearsal-control.jpgA peek inside the TV station's Burbank studios.
Whitt's Wood Yard
whitts-wood-yard.jpgElon Musk wants to drill here at Pico and Sepulveda.
BCAM
bcam-stairs.jpgThe Broad Contemporary Art Museum at LACMA.
David Hockney at LACMA
hockney-arrives-lacma.jpgThe artist arrives to open his latest exhibit.
Mountain lion family
mountain-lion-family-martinez.jpgFrom Robert Martinez's trail cam in the San Gabriels.
The power of 'pluribus' plays
Allegiance-9-(1).jpgDon Shirley on theater in LA
Macy's winds down
mannequin-graveyard-macys.jpgThe store in Westside Pavilion has closed down.
Streetscape: Westwood
westwood-sky-lao.jpgWestwood Boulevard looking north and a little bit skyward.
Streetscape: East LA
la-luz-del-mundo.jpg Iglesia La Luz del Mundo, East 1st Street.
Sign from LA's past
loves-bbq-valley-relics.jpg Sign from an old Love's BBQ restaurant at the Valley Relics Museum in Chatsworth.
Visiting her old ballet costumes
melissa-barak-cost-iris.jpg Melissa Barak at LACMA Chagall exhibit with the artist's memorable designs.
Engine Co. 17
engine-co-17-side.jpg Inside the long-closed Arts District fire station on Santa Fe Avenue.
Wilshire Grand Center lobby
wilshire-grand-lobby-wall.jpg Visitors check out the wall-mounted sculpture by artist Do Ho Suh.
Barnsdall Park
barnsdall-park-trees.jpg Under the trees.
Inside Hollyhock House
hollyhock-columns.jpgPhoto taking was allowed for one weekend. So we did.
Streetscape: Lincoln Heights
el-milagro-market.jpgProductos Mexicanos at El Milagro Market on Avenue 18.
June 6, 1968
rfk-hearse-wide-lapl.jpgThe body of Robert F. Kennedy leaves Good Samaritan hospital. More pics
Streetscape: DTLA
spring-street-bike-lane.jpgSpring Street bike lane.
Palm weeds of Santa Susana
santa-susana-palm-weeds.jpgOak trees, sandstone ridges and fan palms? Ugh. More
Streetscape: West LA
405-at-smblvd.jpg405 North at Santa Monica Boulevard.
Hills turning brown
grman1.jpgThe hills above Gorman.
Arcana Books
arcana-books.jpgIn the Helms Bakery complex in Culver City.
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