Jezebel: Los Angeles

Thanks to Catholic Church, 200 Suspected Child Molesters Are Roaming Free

Cassie Murdoch — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:30:00 EST

At this point, we have pretty strict measures for keeping track of the whereabouts of convicted sex offenders once they've served their time. But unfortunately there's one large organization that's managed to circumvent these rules and seems to be fine with some 200 suspected child molesters living more or less unchecked and within range of other potential victims: it's the Catholic Church, no surprise. More »

The Curious Case of the Severed Head Hidden Under the Hollywood Sign

Cassie Murdoch — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:05:00 EST

Something very strange and very creepy is afoot Los Angeles. Yesterday afternoon two women and their nine dogs were hiking beneath the iconic Hollywood sign that overlooks the city when they made a gruesome discovery: the severed head of a man in a plastic bag. Karen Rayner, a spokesperson for the LAPD, described the way the disturbing find came about: More »

Hollywood Arsonist Keeps Setting Shit On Fire, May Also Seriously Hate Jim Morrison

Lane Moore — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:00:00 EST

Police are investigating an incident involving a series of cars that were set on fire earlier today, as well as its potential link to the nearly two dozen cars that were set on fire yesterday. More »

Protester Puts Her Money Where Her Mouth Is

Cassie Murdoch — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:50:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 5: Molly Hawkey, who moved her money from a bank to a credit union this week, carries her sign in the downtown financial district during during the the Move Your Money March on what is being called Bank Transfer Day on November 5, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Occupy movement members are calling for people to move their money from banks to credit unions today in support of the 99% movement. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) More »

Firefighters Taking Heat For Inappropriate On Camera Hose Usage

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:07:46 EDT

Firefighters in Los Angeles are being investigated for acting like how Samantha from Sex & The City thought they should act- by filming pornographic films while on duty. More »

'Carmageddon' Ends Early, Everyone Can Move On With Their Lives

Lane Moore — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:30:00 EDT

The Los Angeles freeway that was formerly closed for construction work reopened roughly 18 hours ahead of schedule yesterday, bringing a mercifully early end to the use of the word "Carmageddon." More »

Killjoy Chef Takes Away Kids' Chocolate Milk

Anna North — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:00:00 EDT

After a campaign by Jamie Oliver, Los Angeles schools have banned chocolate milk, corn dogs, and chicken nuggets. One school board member critiques the move: "I really don't understand why we're letting a TV chef dictate our policy. I think we are demonising milk." In response, Jamie Oliver introduced "Demon Milk," drawn directly from the teats of Beelzebub. More »

Los Angeles Eliminates Its Rape Kit Backlog

Irin Carmon — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:30:00 EDT

Thanks to to activists, private donors, and public grants, the LAPD has tested all 6,132 unexamined rape kits in its storage freezers. So far, new identifications number in "the dozens"; some of the 1,000 matches were already convicted. More »

The Question Of Porn In Public Libraries

Irin Carmon — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:04:12 EDT

A man at the Chinatown branch of the Los Angeles library caught looking at Internet pornography has sparked a debate about balancing First Amendment rights and protecting children. So far, the response appears to be refreshingly measured. More »

The Best Documentary About Black Lesbian Strip Clubs You'll See Today

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:00:00 EST

"The club, it's like a whole 'nother world," says Ronnie, the founder of Shakedown, an underground Los Angeles striptease dance party run by and for black lesbians. Director Leilah Weinraub has spent eight years filming Shakedown and its key players. More »

What's The Rudest Place On Earth?

Anna North — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:28:00 EST

According to a new poll, LA is the rudest city in the country. I don't buy it — after the jump, a breakdown of rudeness across the country, and my pick for the real rudest place ever. More »

Students Shot At LA High School

Anna North — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:55:00 EST

Two students were hurt at LA's Gardena High School this morning when a gun apparently went off accidentally inside another student's backpack. The suspected owner of the weapon, a tenth-grader, is in custody. More »

L.A. Schools Squash Jamie Oliver's Plans For Food Revolution

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:35:00 EST

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Jamie Oliver is pleading with the L.A. Unified School District to reconsider after it rejected his request to film Food Revolution in its schools. 75 other districts have turned down his offer to criticize their school lunches on TV. More »

Unrealized DREAM

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 10:55:55 EST

Los Angeles, December 18: Undocumented UCLA students Martha Vasquez, Jessica Ortiz, and Miriam Vasquez hold hands as they follow the Senate's cloture vote on the DREAM act. The measure fell five votes short of the 60 needed to move forward.

Sarah Silverman Practices Unsafe Socks

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 13:21:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 04: Sarah Silverman arrives at Variety's Power of Comedy, where she probably made jokes that combined rape, the Holocaust, and poo. Image via Getty

Bizarre Bicycle Thief Fails To Penetrate APC's Fortress

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:53:00 EST

Some dude in L.A. had the bright idea to burgle hipper-than-thou clothing store APC. Watch him case the joint on his bicycle, then hammer at, attack, and hurl himself against the boutique's windows. Maybe he really wanted an overpriced anorak? More »

Two Legged Dog Adopted; My Eyes Seem To Be Leaking

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:30:00 EST

Roo, a chihuahua believed to have been born without front legs, has been adopted from a Los Angeles-area animal shelter. All together, now: Awwww. More »

Los Angeles Doesn't Want Jamie Oliver's Revolution

Jessica Coen — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:22:00 EST

Food Revolution—previously filmed in West Virginia, where it was proven that lunch ladies are every bit as terrifying as you thought—has been given the boot from the LA school district which doesn't need Jamie's help, OKAY? More »

The Price Of Two Breasts: $198,000

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:20:00 EDT

Ana Jimenez-Salgado received $198,000 in a settlement on Tuesday; she underwent a completely unnecessary double mastectomy after being misdiagnosed with breast cancer. More »

Marky Mark Makes Out With His New Love

Katy Kelleher — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:24:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, July 29. Mark Wahlberg thanks his lucky stars no one really cared about his acting at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Image via Bauer-Griffin]

Cranky Vampire Loses His Sparkle

Katy Kelleher — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:16:00 EDT

[Los Angles, July 26. Robert Pattinson was seen doing re-shoots for the Film "Water for Elephants" in Downtown Los Angeles. Image via Splash]

Matthew McConaughey: Now With Less Bongos, More Shirt

Katy Kelleher — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:50:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, July 26. Image via Splash]

John And Emily Enjoy Newly-Wedded Bliss

Katy Kelleher — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:27:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, July 25. John Krasinski and Emily Blunt catch a movie together in L.A. Image via Flynet.]

Chow Bella

Anna Holmes — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:10:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, June 24. Image via INF]

Human Nature

Anna Holmes — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:10:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, June 24. Image via Getty]

If The Shoe Fits...

Anna Holmes — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:10:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, June 23. Image via AP]

Hoop Dreams

Anna Holmes — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:10:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, June 21. Image via Getty]

Twihard With A Vengeance

Anna Holmes — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:10:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, June 21. Image via Getty]

Animal Magnetisms

Anna Holmes — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:10:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, June 7. Image via AP]

Precious Metal

Anna Holmes — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:10:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, May 30. Image via AP]

Double Trouble

Anna Holmes — Thu, 06 May 2010 10:10:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, May 5. Image via Getty]

Queen Crimson

Anna Holmes — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:10:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, April 19. Image via Getty]

The Devil's Playground

Anna Holmes — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:10:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, April 6. Image via AP]

Hard-Headed

Anna Holmes — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:10:00 EST

[Los Angeles, March 10. Image via Getty]

Training Day

Anna Holmes — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:10:00 EST

[Los Angeles, January 28. Image via Getty]

"She could probably light a cigarette in a thunderstorm."

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:40:00 EST

To go from modeling in the 1960s to writing a seminal study of L.A. gang culture in the 90s is uncommon. Léon Bing managed to fit in dating Ed Ruschka and living with Hollywood's leading coke dealer to boot. [NYTimes] More »

What A Gas!

Anna Holmes — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:10:00 EDT

[Anaheim, October 8. Image via Getty]

Project Runway: No One Wants Chicken Thighs

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EDT

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On last night's episode, the designers had two days and $100 to create an outfit for Rebecca Romijn, who was pregnant with twins. Malvin's ensemble was based on the old dilemma: "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" More »

Project Runway: Tender Tim Makes Everything Better

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EDT

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It's official! Like Jesus and Neosporin, Tim Gunn heals all wounds. More »

Behind The Scenes At the Laker Girl Auditions

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:40:00 EDT

Behold: Fake bake, hairspray, crop-tops, twirling, western bacon cheeseburgers and "personality." [LAist] More »