Native Intelligence archive
for January 2011

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Time flies at 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant in Van Nuys

The next generation discovers the delights of the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant in Van Nuys.

Coming to our census

In 1790, the workers who counted people for the first U.S. census were federal marshals. Last week it was people like me.

Putting a Sheen on current events

Happy Hour philosophy to share

Angeleno Datebook- January 28, 2011

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy lights up the town next week, adjudicating the "Trial of Hamlet" at USC Law School and inaugurating the Beverly Hills Bar Association's Litigation Center. Perhaps he'll present an award at the SAG ceremony on Sunday, 1/30/11, too.

Introducing the Junior Derby Dolls *

junior-derby-dolls-c.jpg Like their older sisters, the Junior Derby Dolls [ages 8-17] "are a do-it-yourself, volunteer-driven roller derby league trained and run by members of the L.A. Derby Dolls."

Angeleno Datebook- January 20, 2011

On Friday, 1/21/11, Morgan Freeman, Tom Hanks, Kurt Russell, John Travolta, Harrison Ford and Arnold Schwarzenegger gather to present kudos at Living Legends of Aviation's Eight Annual Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. 6 PM. With a line up like that, this gala sounds like the Golden Globes without the insults.

Angeleno Datebook- January 13, 2011

Teens sidelined by kidney ailments hold their own prom this weekend at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks from 6 to 11 PM. Also, Hollywood commences awards seasons with the Golden Globes ceremony on Saturday.

Shocked, shocked... Really?

How dare we be shocked, shocked every time this happens.

Grim-Lit Serial Killer Strikes Again in Westwood!

mbs_staff_small.jpg Police said the predator glides invisibly through crowds, disguised by his very ordinariness.

It's never too late

louiecover.jpg This morning I opened the Los Angeles Times and was rewarded by discovering a very nice review of a book I co-authored almost ten years ago.
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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