A RANDOM CALL TO ACTION. MEET ME at the pier. A hurried clean-up. A quick teeth brushing. Refreshed moisturizer — face, not elbows. Cooler shirt. Deodorant.A rush out the
By Hamp Simmons The Art Palette
HAPPY THURSDAY! GOT PLANS THIS WEEKEND? I’M HOPING NOT BECAUSE I’VE GOT A whole list of things for you to do. We’
I COULD NEVER BE CHARACTERIZED AS a tomboy: My color vocabulary is extensive, I shower nearly every day, and few things thrill me more than flipping through female porn magazines
By Seth Barnes Iconoclast Blast Seth Barnes
RIGHT AFTER ITS ROLE AS THE MECCA OF pop culture, Los Angeles is probably best known for its oppressive, snarling traffic. Americans’ fascination
By Mike Kirwan Venice
There is talk about Al Gore preparing to run for president. At least we all know he — unlike all the other candidates — is capable of winning
By Bill Worden President Emeritus, The Air Care Alliance Venice
Mrs. Ho in her letter (“Why we complain about the airport,” April 24) states that there is a common misconception
By Mike Heayn Real Estate 101
BUYING A HOME CAN BE A SCARY venture for anyone, but with the right help it doesn’t have to be. In southern California,
By Brian Hepp Market Matters
IF YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO consists of a combination of stocks, bonds and mutual funds, you are off to a good start. But if you haven’
ALMOST EVERY WEEKEND OF THE YEAR I do an open house. Inevitably, during one of these three hour windows of time, someone will come in and we’ll begin discussing
By Charli Schauseil Stalking Victims Sanctuary Angels Camp, California
The tragedy in what unfolded a week ago at Virginia Tech is obvious. But the tragedy is furthered by everyone once
By Bill Mendlen Santa Monica
Regarding your “Dining for Dollars” article in the April 15-16 issue, it seems like most of the eateries mentioned are those with “yuppie appeal”
By Adam Wayne Los Angeles
Just read your piece on herb and the 420 global culture that is finally coming out (“It’s 420, the time is ripe,” April 20)
