Wednesday, September 22, 2010
The leaves are turning colors and dropping from the giant Mulberry tree in my Burbank yard. For the past few days, we’ve had mild temperatures, some fog, a little drizzle, and a definite fall like chill in the mornings. Ah, but hold on, we’re about to be hit by a blast of summer by the end of the week. In true Southland style, a warming trend is […]
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is cracking down on corruption in the city of Bell. Yesterday the mayor, Oscar Hernandez, and seven other current and former Bell officials were arrested by police and D.A. investigators. The Los Angeles Times, which broke the story, reported “…a battering ram” had to be used to break into the home of Mayor Hernandez, in order […]
Monday, September 20, 2010
Paris Hilton’s guilty plea in Vegas Hotel Heiress Paris Hilton pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor cocaine charges in a Las Vegas court today. Hilton got a plea deal: one year probation, $2,000 fine, 200 hours of community service, and she must complete a drug abuse program. Also, if Hilton violates her probation she risks going to jail for a year! […]
Sunday, September 19, 2010
A bad turn of events for Actor Randy Quaid and his wife. Both were arrested Saturday evening for allegedly squatting in a guest home, on a property they once owned, in the upscale community of Montecito, in Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Deputies reportedly were called to the property in the 13oo block of Mountain Drive to check out possible […]
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Uh-oh! Lindsay Lohan failed a court-ordered drug test Instead of calling a news conference when they’re in deep, deep, whatever, a lot of celebs turn to Twitter to tell their side of the story. The latest to do so, the troubled Lindsay Lohan. Late Friday reports were all over the Internet about Lohan possibly testing positive for drugs. Early Saturday morning, Lohan went online […]
Saturday, September 18, 2010
More changes for the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers. A press release from the organization yesterday announced the departure of Manager Joe Torre and his replacement– another former New York Yankee, Don Mattingly. In the release, Dodger General Manager, Ned Colletti, praised Torre for his contribution to the team: “Joe Torre has been a great friend, a strong leader and an incredible presence for this organization […]
Friday, September 17, 2010
President Barack Obama has another bestselling book to his credit without going on a promotional tour or doing any of those author interviews. In fact the picture book, “Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters,” doesn’t hit store shelves for another two months, but it’s already a hot seller. President Obama was inspired to write the book by his daughters, […]
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
A lot of chatter on the Internet and in the media about New Orleans Saints Running Back Reggie Bush’s decision to forfeit his 2005 Heisman Trophy. This is a big deal, not just for USC and Southland football fans. The former USC tailback is the first player to give up the Heisman in its 75 year history. The award is considered one of the top honors in […]
Monday, September 13, 2010
The winning numbers in the Mega Millions lottery game are apparently getting harder and harder to pick. The result: richer jackpots. Right now, the Mega Millions jackpot is stuffed with at least 44 million bucks. The next draw is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 14 at 8 p.m.