The OPEN Daily : Local Blogs
Walking South Central to Silver Lake
May 17, 2012 at 5:45 pm
www.kcet.org
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Eric Brightwell is a mapmaker, business owner, and explorer of neighborhoods. With his column Block by Block he chronicles his travels through the city on foot, bus, or train. The other day I found myself visiting northernmost South Central on business. When I was done I decided not to hop on the next bus home, [...]
LA.StreetsBlog Slams Villaraigosa-JMB-Subway Conspiracy
May 16, 2012 at 11:39 am
beverlyhills.patch.com
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LA.StreetsBlog.org has debunked the argument that JMB Realty, which has donated to the political efforts of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, is slated to make money off the Westside Subway Extension. Villaraigosa is the chair of the Metro Board of Directors, the body that makes the final decision on the subway route. Articles have been published alleging [...]
Tiny Plastic Rental is At Least Close to Silver Lake Reservoir
May 15, 2012 at 6:32 pm
la.curbed.com
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Sifting through Craigslist's vast virtual grab-bag is usually a pretty mirthless task, but yesterday, we came across an ad that actually made us chuckle. Headlined "Charming Bungalow in Prime Silver Lake Hills, $800," the post goes on to describe said bungalow thusly:CRAFTSMAN STYLE THATCHED ROOF BUNGALOW FROM THE EARLY 90s This 12 sq ft open [...]
UCLA Students Warned After String of Westwood Robberies
May 15, 2012 at 8:32 am![69946824[1]](http://theopendaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/699468241-96x54.jpg "69946824[1]")
www.ktla.com
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A recent string of robberies near the UCLA campus in Westwood has police warning students to be more vigilant.
EnrichLA at the Silverlake Jubilee
May 14, 2012 at 10:37 pm
enrichla.org
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EnrichLA is excited to announce its involvement in the Silverlake Jubilee this coming Memorial Day weekend! Come visit our booth at the Jubilee and find some inexpensive edible seedings, herb bouquets from our school gardens, and have the kids join in making some seed bombs! We will also be featuring some fresh produce grown from...
Lots of Solar Power May Reduce, Not Increase, Electricity Prices
May 14, 2012 at 7:38 am
www.renewableenergyworld.com
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Whether German feed-in tariffs or U.S. tax incentives, opponents of solar rail at its perceived high cost. But a story making rounds this week, "why power generators are terrified of solar," presents a powerful image that may flip this conventional wisdom on its head. Building lots of solar power can actually reduce electricity prices, to [...]
Touring Michael Lehrer's Mandeville Canyon Hilltop House
May 13, 2012 at 7:05 am
la.curbed.com
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Home tour season is on its way out, but this past weekend we were back on the Westside for the AIA/LA's second spring tour, Palisades to Brentwood. We visited three of the four houses on display and will be showing them off to you all week. Let's get to it! Click here to view the [...]
Cyclist Pedals Down Middle Lane Of 101 Freeway
May 12, 2012 at 8:25 pm
laist.com
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Who among us hasn't wondered if it might be faster to walk or bike on the 101 South at that stretch just before it hits downtown? We obtained a photo of someone who decided to give it a shot near the Silver Lake Blvd. exit.
Julie Andrews’ Brentwood house isn’t going for a song
May 11, 2012 at 10:00 pm
www.latimes.com
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The home Andrews owned with her late husband, director and screenwriter Blake Edwards, is listed for $2.649 million. It's already in escrow less than a month after going on the market. Singer and actress Julie Andrews has listed the Brentwood house she owned with her late husband, director and screenwriter Blake Edwards. Less than a month after coming on the market, the tidy white home with gray shutters is already in escrow.
Controversial Author Says O.J. Didn’t Kill But Knows Who Did
May 11, 2012 at 4:12 pm
losangeles.cbslocal.com
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A controversial new book makes several stunning claims about the Nicole Brown Simpson/Ron Goldman murders in 1994. Author William Dear, a retired police officer and long-time private investigator, says O.J. didn’t commit the double homicide. “There is still a murderer out there.” So, if O.J. didn’t do it…who did?
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May 11, 2012 at 11:09 am
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21st Annual Santa Monica Festival Saturday May 19
May 10, 2012 at 11:28 pm![Santa_Monica_Festival_2012[1]](http://theopendaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Santa_Monica_Festival_20121-96x49.jpg "Santa_Monica_Festival_2012[1]"){kind=small}
opensantamonica.net
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The Santa Monica Festival offers a free, fun-filled, family day of music, dance, art workshops, food and more on Saturday May 19 from 11am to 6pm at Clover Park.
