January 4, 2012 - Luca Ellis has another free concert in Hollywood tonight

Our talented friend Luca Ellis returns to Hollywood with another free concert tonight at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa from 9-11 PM!  Luca Ellis is a crooner with a voice reminiscent of the great Frank Sinatra and he'll be backed up by a live band!  Bring your friends and family for an incredible night of free entertainment.

Parking at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa is $2.00 for the first two hours with a validation.  The Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa is first class, safe and located at 1755 North Highland Avenue (right behind the Hollywood & Highland Center, Chinese Theatre & Redline Subway).  Directions can be found here.  For further details please call (323) 856-1200.

January 2, 2012 - A person of interest placed in custody in regards to the arson fires this morning

A person of interest was pulled over by the LAPD and placed in custody for questioning regarding the arson fires this morning.








Photos courtesy of Venice311:

Suspect/person of interest smiling in the backseat

January 2, 2012 - The LAPD have released footage of a person of interest in the arson fires in Los Angeles

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At a press conference on Sunday, the Los Angeles Police Department released footage of person of interest in the arson fires that have been occurred in Hollywood, West Hollywood and North Hollywood.  Normally, I like to post fun things happening around town, but I think this is a very important video for all of us to see.  While the video quality is poor, the person of interest has a very unique walk and someone may recognize him from his walk.  The person of interest also entered a small black car or SUV.

This might be a good opportunity to start a Neighborhood Watch in your neighborhood, get to know your neighbors and protect the area.  Concerned citizens standing outside would certainly be a deterrent for anyone looking to cause trouble.  Many of us who are unemployed at the moment certainly wouldn't mind going out to ensure our neighborhoods stay safe at night.  Information on LAPD's Neighborhood Watch program can be found here.

I'd also recommend contacting the Guardian Angels.  When I lived on Whitley Avenue in the 90s, our Neighborhood Watch worked with the LAPD and Guardian Angels to clean up the area.  The Guardian Angels simply need an apartment that will let them stay there and locals buying them food.  That's a small price to pay and worth considering.

If you hear or see anything strange in your neighborhood, don't hesitate to call 911.  Stay safe and feel free to leave me any feedback.  I'm in the Hollywood Boulevard/La Brea area, so some of these fires have been very close.

***Update 4:00 a.m.***  Police are questioning a person of interest they caught at Fairfax & Sunset.

January 2, 2012 - The Elevaters close out The Holiday Ever After Concert Series tonight in Santa Monica

Unfortunately, tonight is the final night of the Santa Monica Place Holiday Ever After Concert Series.  For the final show, the band The Elevaters will be performing a free concert from 4-6 p.m. in the plaza area!  This is an outdoor concert, so dress warm.  Santa Monica Place is located at 395 Santa Monica Place and directions can be found here.  For more information please call (310) 260-8333.

January 2, 2012 - The 123rd Rose Parade takes place this morning in Pasadena

The 123rd Rose Parade is taking place this morning in Pasadena!  The Grand Marshal this year is American hero, actor and 'Dancing with the Stars' champion J.R. Martinez!  Joining J.R. Martinez will be the incredible floats decorated with real flowers, marching bands and equestrians!  The Rose Parade starts at 8:00 AM at 391 South Orange Grove Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For additional information please check out the Rose Parade's official website here or call (626) 449-4100.

If you can't make it down to the parade, you can watch it live at 8:00 a.m. on channels 4, 5 and 7.

January 1, 2012 - Happy New Year!

I wanted to take a moment to thank all the folks who have supported my blog for the last few months.  It means a lot to me.  I'm obviously not a writer, but it lifts my spirits and at least makes me feel like I'm contributing in my own little way.  The last few years have been difficult for many of us, but I hope 2012 will be a new beginning and things will start to turn around.  Personally, I've been out of work and it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel at times.  Happy New Year, everyone!

January 1, 2012 - New Years day kicks off with The Holiday Ever After Concert Series with a concert by Shwayze & Cisco Adler

Photo courtesy of Dodd m

Photo courtesy of Dodd m

Santa Monica Place continues their free Holiday Ever After Concert Series tonight!  Shwayze and Cisco Adler will be performing a free concert from 4-6 PM in the plaza area!  Santa Monica Place is located at 395 Santa Monica Place and directions can be found here.  For more information please call (310) 260-8333.