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Some racist jerk has desecrated Michael Clark Duncan 's grave ... this according to a Duncan family rep, who tells TMZ a vandalism report has already been filed with the police.

It's Memorial Day weekend! What better time to practice that ancient art of drinking while the sun is still up.

Sennett Devermont styles himself the drinking crowd's Batman, working to keep Los Angeles drivers out of trouble if they're thinking of drinking and then weaving their way home.

Southern California beaches had overall good water quality during the last year, and a vast majority of beaches received good to excellent ratings, according to an annual report released Thursday by Heal the Bay.

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Northern California on Thursday night and was felt across a large area, according to officials.

In the Mayoral race, three-term City Councilman Eric Garcetti, whose Council District includes the Little Armenia District, an area heavily populated with Armenian-Americans, decisively won a hard-fought race to become Los Angeles' next Mayor, scoring well with voters across the sprawling city and even challenging rival Wendy Greuel on her home ... (more)

In the wake of the disastrous tornado in Oklahoma, The National Council of Young Israel has joined with the Masbia organizations, as well as with Agri Star Meat & Poultry On a new industrial park in Israel's largest Arab town, a software plant belonging to a multibillion-dollar U.S.-listed firm sits cheek-by-jowl with two small Arab-owned ... (more)

After 19 years spent mostly in elected office, where he has gained a reputation as a frenetic promoter of both himself and the city, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was busily working an A-list room once again - this time inside the posh Sunset Tower Hotel at Vanity Fair 's Feb.

Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer season, which means sunsets at 8 p.m. , outdoor concerts around the city, and plenty of opportunities to party poolside from this weekend to roughly Labor Day.

Maxim model Juliana Redding was found dead in her Santa Monica apartment on March 15, 2008.

South Bay and Harbor Area residents will honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country as well as current and former members of the military at several events throughout the Memorial Day weekend.

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On Tuesday, City Council Member and Sierra Club endorsed candidate EricGarcettisurprised many political observers by pulling out a victory against an establishment favorite to be elected the next mayor of Los Angeles.Garcettiwon a sizable 8 point victory against Wendy Greuel, his opponent who received so much outside support that this became the ... (more)

Street art is a commentary on the nature of ownership, and the push-pull between public and private property.

With his flowing hair, full beard and wraparound shades, Kenny Lee Lewis doesn't try very hard to hide his rock 'n' roll roots.

His sheriff's badge catches a small glimmer of sunlight as his boots meet gravel when he steps out of the police car.

A customer is assisted by "Bud Tender" Erin Clowry, a member of Green Kiss Collective on Vineland Avenue in North Hollywood.

L.A.'s mayor-elect offered voters lofty visions. But he faces battles over employee salaries, police overtime pay and how to reverse cuts in numerous city services.

Some prominent health insurers, including industry giant UnitedHealth Group Inc., are not participating in California's new state-run health insurance market, possibly limiting the number of choices for millions of consumers.

The Hangover actor Zach Galifianakis's date for his movie premieres isn't arm candy - it's his 87-year-old friend who he saved from homelessness.