DECEMBER 17, 2018 NAMED AFTER Saint Stephen, who in 34 AD, we’re told, fell asleep as an angry mob stoned him to death, the band Protomartyr has always veered between stoicism and ferocity. The band’s 2012 debut album, No Passion All Technique, was 30-plus minutes of scorched punk earth, admittedly more mob than somnolent acceptance, […]
Blog: Dara Dreams About These Magenta Pants
Samantha Pleet Magenta Tightrope Pants, $220, available here. I can’t consume enough corduroy this fall. It’s become like sartorial drug, where my addiction grows stronger with every purchase and wear. Luckily, all my favorite brands have satisfied my appetite for the ridged, velvet-like fabric in a variety of styles and colors. And I’ve now amassed […]
Blog: High surf warnings issued as Pacific swell brings big waves to California coast
In Southern California, waves in Ventura County are expected to reach 8 to 12 feet, with sets up to 15 feet. In Los Angeles County, waves will be between 6 and 10 feet, with sets up to 12 feet at their peak Monday afternoon. A high surf advisory is in effect until 10 p.m. Tuesday, […]
Blog: Redevelopment Plan Unveiled for the Shuttered Wing of DTLA’s Alexandria Hotel
Documents submitted to the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council offer a look at developer Nick Hadim’s plans to finally convert the sealed-off wing of Downtown’s Alexandria Hotel into apartments. The eight-story structure, located at 218 W. 5th Street, was built in 1905 as an annex to the Alexandria Hotel. However, its developer William Chick constructed the […]
Blog: Five takeaways from the Lakers’ 128-110 loss to the Washington Wizards
3. LeBron James’ 13 points was his lowest scoring output of the season. “I think we did a good job of making it difficult on him, showing him a lot of bodies, active hands, making sure he wasn’t getting his own misses and putting them back quick and just making a difficult [time] for him,” […]
New top story from Time: Why Barbershops May Be Key to Improving Black Men’s Health
Despite everything we know about how important it is to get regular health checkups, not many people like going to the doctor — so some physicians are coming up with creative ways to bring health care directly to their patients. In a study published in the journal Circulation, researchers led by the late Dr. Ronald […]