Best Places To View Wildlife Near Los Angeles

Without a doubt, Southern California is endowed with an abundance of wildlife, exotic and otherwise and are indigenous to this part of the Golden State or to another parts of the world. From deep in the desert to life saving preserves, these esteemed animals can also be seen in well endowed parks and natural habitats, attracting visitors from Los Angeles for the chance to catch a glimpse of a diverse number of critters and the picturesque environments in which they currently roam. Consider the following five.

• Jul 4, 2015

Best Places In LA To Watch The Sunset

Consider the following places, all of which are ideal for watching the alluring sunsets no other city than Los Angeles has to offer.

• Jul 2, 2015

Best Mixologist Bars In Los Angeles

Libations mixed by talented experts always hit the spot more than those that are just thrown together. With that in mind, the mindful mixology trade is hot and heavy in Hollywood, with a number of venues constantly congratulated for work well done. That said, following are a handful of these type of stellar bars that never disappoint located in and around the City of Angels.

• Jul 2, 2015

Ahead Of Supreme Court Hearing, OC Teacher Leading Fight Against Union Dues Speaks To CBS2/KCAL9

Veteran Orange County elementary school teacher Rebecca Friedrichs was once a teachers union board member in her local district. Now, she doesn't hide the fact that she doesn't care for the union.

• Jul 1, 2015

Parents Of Newly Appointed ABT Principal Stella Abrera Recall Ballerina's Beginnings At Pasadena Dance Theatre

With angelic moves and captivating lines, Stella Abrera is the ultimate ballerina. Now, she has the ultimate title — principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater — to prove it.

• Jul 1, 2015

Council Halts City Funding Of Special Olympics For Budget Study

A decision to spend $250,000 of the city's funds in support of the Special Olympics was reversed Wednesday by the City Council.

• Jul 1, 2015

Mayor To Block Enforcement Of Ordinances Targeting Homeless Encampments

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is directing city officials to hold off on enforcing new rules that allow faster dismantlement of homeless encampments until the City Council can make some changes.

• Jul 1, 2015

2 Veteran LA City Council Members Spend Last Day In Office In Different Ways

Members of the Los Angeles City Council said farewell to two of their longest-serving men as Tuesday marked the final day on the council for Bernard Parks and Tom Labonge.

• Jun 30, 2015

Garcetti Announces 2,400 Lane Miles Paved In The Last Year, But Repairs Still A Slow Process

About a third of Los Angeles streets have a D or F grade, according to city officials.

• Jun 30, 2015

Best Places To See Stand Up Comedy In Los Angeles

America wants to laugh. With what the news is reporting around the world, reality show weeping and drama, drama, drama, comic relief is a welcome phenomenon. Past and present, some of the top comedic performers have graced various comedy club stages right here in Los Angeles. To explore improv, stand-up and open mic, read on for the best comedy club venues in town.

• Jun 29, 2015

Gas Line Damaged By Vehicle Forces Evacuations In Arleta

Firefighters responded to the 8900 block of Woodman Avenue, between Parthenia and Osborne, shortly after 11 a.m.

• Jun 28, 2015

Best Places To Buy Watches In Los Angeles

Timepieces often reflect the soul and history of the person wearing the piece. Some people wear watches to tell time, others as a fashion statement, and for many, a watch is a legacy. No matter the reason, watches are a personal fashion statement. Discover several stores in Los Angeles that specialize in selling watches, each one offering a collection different from the others. These are the best places to buy watches in Los Angeles.

• Jun 28, 2015

Best Day Trips From Orange County

Taking a break from the everyday grind is necessary and for those in Orange County looking for a getaway for the day, here are the best places to get a quick fix away from Orange County.

• Jun 27, 2015

Guide To LA's Biggest 4th Of July Celebrations

In the area where most of the Hollywood studio workers actually live, there are the most exciting Independence Day celebrations that draw huge crowds. These are the celebrations where you are most likely to see the pyrotechnics to awe and amaze the masses.

• Jun 26, 2015

86-Year-Old Los Angeles Man Missing Since Tuesday

Antonio Flores was last seen at his home in the 700 block of S. Boyle Avenue.

• Jun 25, 2015

Caught On Video: Police Search For Man In Metro Box-Cutter Attack

The suspect slashed the 36-year-old man's face several times before running off the bus at Crenshaw Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue.

• Jun 25, 2015

Best Events At LA Zoos And Aquariums

Los Angeles zoos and aquariums aren't just places to learn about animals. Take a gander at five fantastic events taking place in the month or months ahead.

• Jun 25, 2015

Best Bars With Tropical Drinks In Los Angeles

Imagine sitting on the beach in Honolulu, Hawaii enjoying a fruity pineapple smoothie while basking in the sun. For those of us based in Los Angeles., we can experience that same Pacific Island ambience through the quality of delicious fresh ingredients at select bars that cater to drinks with a fruity flavor.

• Jun 25, 2015

High-Speed Police Chase Turns Deadly When Motorcyclist Slams Into Fire Hydrant

A motorcyclist early Wednesday was racing away from LAPD officers, at speeds up to 130 mph, when he slammed into a fire hydrant.

• Jun 24, 2015

Ask A Los Angeles Expert: Decorating Your First Apartment On A Budget

As college grads are gearing to make it on their own, one of the many things on their to-do list is finding a place to live. With new budgets in place and for the most part, limited funds available, decorating a first apartment takes creativity and some thinking out of the box. Repurposing old furniture from childhood bedrooms, keeping décor simple, shopping secondhand stores and auction websites, and having a plan are some great strategies to decorating a first apartment on a budget.

• Jun 23, 2015

South LA Community Grieves Popular Street Vendor Fatally Shot At Taco Stand

Police say 30-year-old Alvaro Mata-Rico, of Bell Gardens, was killed on East 51st Street and McKinley Avenue just after 11 p.m. Friday — about 15 minutes before another taco vendor was shot at about a mile away.

• Jun 22, 2015

Guide To The 2015 Comic-Con International: San Diego

A colossal convention that is every animator's annual event. Represented by their producers, studios and fans, the characters have venues, panels and displays throughout downtown.

• Jun 22, 2015

Suspected DUI Driver Plows Into Police Vehicle As Officers Assist With Rollover Crash

The first accident was reported around 7 a.m. on Brand Boulevard and Sharp Avenue, where police say a vehicle veered into a center divider, hitting a tree and flipping upside down.

• Jun 21, 2015

4 Injured, 2 Seriously In PCH Crash In Harbor City

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles City Fire Department reported around 9:45 a.m. crews were called to the 1200 block of PCH.

• Jun 21, 2015

Driver Arrested In Fatal DUI Crash That Claimed Life Of CSUN Student, 19

Investigators say a 2005 Honda Civic with four people inside was traveling eastbound on Roscoe when collided with a Ford Mustang traveling northbound on Lindley.

• Jun 21, 2015

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