Never know who you'll meet at Hollywood Blvd. Comments November 23, 2009 All the seniors who have been interviewed by the "Gray Matter," whether Naperville residents or living elsewhere, seem to have a number of things in common.

So I've been re-reading Sidney D. Kirpatrick 's 1987 true-crime page-turner A Cast of Killers for the last day or two.

Thanksgiving is next week, and if that takes you by surprise, there are at least a couple of ways to deal with the fact that you have yet to plan Thanksgiving dinner: reservations at any of the dozens of restaurants that will be celebrating the holiday, or takeout.

"I don't discuss my personal finances," Tony Garcia says, sitting in his spacious photography studio on Melrose Avenue.

Also taking place at the Japanese chain's restaurants in Huntington Beach, Pasadena and Valencia on different nights each week, Kabuki's "Sake Night" fall series will be hosted by Yuji Matsumoto, the only Master Sake Sommelier in America, and will showcase four different sakes served both hot and cold.

If your a fan of The Deftones and live in the Los Angeles area, we've got an opportunity for you.

Chasing away the fall blues? Try one of these fine new finds in LA town for fine food... and fab times.

The story of Los Angeles can be told through its food. Neighborhoods, cultures and history come into focus through a bite of bread, a nibble of cheese or a sip of tea.

Los Angeles: 'still a fascinating place' Photo: GETTY IMAGES WHY LOS ANGELES? It's America's dream factory.

R: J-Dog , Da Kurlzz , Deuce , Johnny 3 Tears , Funnyman and Charlie Scene . Plenty of Los Angeles bands like X and Guns N' Roses have been lyrically inspired by the dark underbelly of Tinseltown.

Following a glimpse of the exterior of the Prism art gallery/cultural center at 8746 Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood , here's a look at the inside of the building, which was designed by Los Angeles-based PATTERNS Architects .

Lucent Dossier Experience Grand Opening Event "Gateway 11.11" at H. Wood Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Better than: Watching Spider-Man get arrested on Hollywood Blvd.

LOS ANGELES a " Police say a Spider-Man impersonator has been arrested on outstanding criminal warrants after allegedly slugging a man on Hollywood Boulevard.When Los Angeles police responded to a report of a webslinging superhero attacking someone Wednesday, they found four people dressed as Spider-Man.Lt. Beverly Lewis said the second ...

"The Hollywood Edge has released two sound effects collections designed to provide sound professionals with new tools to create that perfect moment or take audiences on a journey into the great unknown.

Propellerhead Software , makers of Reason and the new Record recording software, announce the continuation of its Producer Conference Series , slated for this coming Saturday, November 14 in Los Angeles at King King, 6555 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with doors opening at 12:30 pm.

Gloating honesty in a plastic world, todd complex@hotmail.com The Power House . Since 1947 this has been the heart of Hollywood's Quintessential dive bar.

A four-story apartment building under construction in Hollywood erupted in a blaze Monday night that proved to be stubborn for firefighters, but no injuries resulted.

Police were investigating the death of a man whose body was found today in Hollywood, authorities said.

Dating in Los Angeles can be fun and fast. In a fast paced city like L.A. meeting several people and weeding out the most desirable from the least desirable in a short amount of time is favorable, not to mention a little adventurous.

Women filmmakers from around the globe will screen their films during The Women's International Film & Television Showcase at the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles from November 29 - December 4, 2009.