so Flat fire - Southgate By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:45:34 +0100 Firefighters rescued one man from an adjacent garage Full Article
so John 'Sonny' Franzese, powerful mob boss who hung out with Frank Sinatra, dies at 103 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:54:53 -0500 Alleged to be a prolific killer, Franzese was finally released from prison when he was 100 Full Article
so Kenny Rogers, country-pop hitmaker and crossover star, dies at 81 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 02:44:11 -0400 Kenny Rogers, the beloved country music icon whose decades of hits included "The Gambler" and "Islands in the Stream" with Dolly Parton, has died at age 81. Full Article
so Darius Swann, whose fight to enroll his son led to school integration in N.C., dies at 95 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:07:43 -0400 His fight to enroll his son in a largely white school sparked the use of busing as a means of desegregation Full Article
so Rev. Joseph Lowery, co-founder of Southern Christian Leadership Conference, dies at 98 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:21:13 -0400 Joseph E. Lowery, civil rights leader who co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference with Martin Luther King Jr., has died. He was 98. Full Article
so Soledad 'Chole' Alatorre, pioneering labor organizer and Latina activist, dies at 94 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:46:21 -0400 The Mexican immigrant, who arrived in the 1950s, was 'possibly one of the best organizers that I have ever known, male or female,' an activist noted. Full Article
so Jeff Grosso, legendary skateboarder from the '80s, dies at 51 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 20:35:08 -0400 Jeff Grosso, a skateboarder from Arcadia who rose to the greatness in the 1980s before falling to the depths of despair and making a comeback, died Tuesday at 51. Full Article
so Bill Withers, 'Lean on Me' and 'Ain't No Sunshine' singer-songwriter, dies at 81 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 10:38:10 -0400 Bill Withers, known for acoustic soul hits "Lean on Me" and "Ain't No Sunshine," died Monday of heart complications, his family said Friday. Full Article
so Henry C. Gonzalez, former South Gate mayor who survived a gunshot to the head, dies at 84 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 21:21:49 -0400 Henry Gonzalez was the first elected Latino official in South Gate and fought corruption in City Hall Full Article
so John Prine, revered singer-songwriter, dies of COVID-19 complications at 73 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 21:28:50 -0400 John Prine, who survived cancer and heart issues, died from COVID-19 complications. The Grammy winner was known for his keen observations and mordant humor. Full Article
so Hank Steinbrenner, Yankees co-owner and eldest son of George Steinbrenner, dies at 63 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:16:20 -0400 Hank Steinbrenner co-owned the New York Yankees with his siblings after the death of their father. Full Article
so Alby Kass, resort owner and Yiddish folk singer, dies from COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:32:08 -0400 Alby Kass, a victim of a coronavirus-related infection, was lead singer of a Yiddish folk group, Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble, and a theater performer. Full Article
so Southern California's secret ski resort will be open this weekend By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:30:13 -0500 At the mercy of Mother Nature, Mt. Waterman has reopened. Snow is good at the landmark resort in the Angeles National Forest. It will be running on Saturdays and Sundays. Full Article
so 2020 Genesis G90 review: A worthy luxury sedan at a reasonable price By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:58:09 -0500 We drove the 2020 Genesis G90, the latest flagship from Hyundai's luxury arm: It's rich on details and sophisticated systems and discounted on price. Full Article
so Chris Erskine: Human beings are so overrated. But the good ones make up for it By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:00:23 -0500 What do I know about anything? But these pre-measured meals are helping us kick the winter doldrums. Full Article
so Home of the Week: Inward-outward in South Pasadena By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 1 Feb 2020 09:00:07 -0500 The Midcentury Modern home in South Pasadena is just one of 32 homes designed by architect James Allen Walter. Asking price: $2.25 million. Full Article
so Seating solutions that won't make you dread guests stopping by By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:15:47 -0500 Want to entertain more at home and be ready for drop-in guests? Then you need extra seating. Here are some solutions. Full Article
so A unique housing solution in the tough L.A. market: Make her gym her home By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:00:14 -0500 Like any good fighter, kickboxer Kendra Smith figured out a way to tackle the insane L.A. housing market: Move into a storefront where she could live and work. Full Article
so Erskine: Are you ready for some football? In March? Meet the XFL's cheeky upstarts By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:00:33 -0400 There's sloppy play and misfires. At times, it's like you're watching a blooper reel. But L.A. Wildcats games are a Lambeau-leaping hoot. And a great value. Full Article
so Working from home is awesome. Here's how to excel at it By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 08:00:38 -0400 Millions of people around the world might be working from home for a while. Try to enjoy it. Full Article
so Bidet sales soar as toilet paper sells out amid coronavirus fears By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:30:59 -0400 As consumers panic-buy toilet paper in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, bidet sales spike. Full Article
so The upside of social distancing: How hygge can help By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:27:49 -0400 Let's lean in to "hygge," an Norwegian word for "well-being," cozy togetherness," "fun," "safety and shielding from the world," "the absence of annoyance" and the notion that your home is, literally and metaphorically, giving you a "hug." Full Article
so WFH got you stiff and sore? An ergo expert offers 8 tips to stay healthy By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 11:07:27 -0400 Work from home ergonomics tips for coronavirus quarantine. Full Article
so In turbulent times, a magical art-filled garden offers solace By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:00:10 -0400 Art, kids and wildlife bring harmony to a Long Beach garden. Plus 10 tips on what to do in the garden while quarantined. Full Article
so California could see 5,000 coronavirus deaths a week if social distancing eases too soon By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 10:50:34 -0400 Local health officials give catastrophic estimates of potential coronavirus deaths if stay-at-home orders aren't followed. Full Article
so Coronavirus kills some people and hardly affects others: How is that possible? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 4 Apr 2020 10:00:11 -0400 How can the new coronavirus affect people so differently — killing some while leaving others blissfully unaware that they have been infected at all? Full Article
so Southern California outpacing Bay Area in new coronavirus cases. So where's the peak? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 08:00:32 -0400 As Bay Area coronavirus infection rate eases, the focus turns to Southern California, especially L.A. County, with 6,000 cases and rising: a good week to "skip shopping altogether." Full Article
so California won't be lifting coronavirus stay-at-home rules anytime soon. Here's why By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 10:47:25 -0400 The public should realize that COVID-19 cases are likely to rise when stay-at-home orders are eased, officials said. Full Article
so With ventilators in short supply, here are some alternatives By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 16:21:46 -0400 With mechanical ventilators in short supply, doctors are scrambling to find alternatives for patients fighting the coronavirus. Here are some of their options. Full Article
so The internet says you should use soap to clean your groceries. Don't listen. By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 16:54:42 -0400 Contrary to viral videos, the FDA says to not use dish soap to wash fruits and vegetables because soap is not meant for human consumption and could make you sick. Full Article
so L.A. County stay-at-home order could last into summer; more social distancing essential, officials say By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:00:58 -0400 L.A. County officials warned Friday that the region needs to increase social distancing to slow the spread of coronavirus. Stay-at-home restrictions could remain into summer. Full Article
so What will 'back-to-normal' look like for California? Some businesses could restart before others By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:04:35 -0400 After the coronavirus pandemic cools down, how will California start getting back to normal? Slowly, methodically and in stages. Full Article
so No California 'victory lap': Lifting stay-at-home rules too soon would be disastrous, officials say By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:44:51 -0400 It could be sometime in May before California officials begin to seriously contemplate how they might start to gradually ease the stay-at-home order. Full Article
so To fight the coronavirus, some patients turn to alternative medicine By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:09:17 -0400 With no treatment for the new coronavirus, some people are trying alternative medicines. In China and India, the government has advised them to do so. Full Article
so California becomes first state to recommend coronavirus tests for some without symptoms By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:44:02 -0400 California is now giving coronavirus testing priority to asymptomatic people in high-risk settings such as nursing homes and prisons. Full Article
so Glowing blue waves lighting up SoCal coastline roll into the South Bay By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:15:08 -0400 Video and photos show an algae bloom in the South Bay producing a neon-blue light along the shoreline at night in Hermosa Beach. Full Article
so Jason Schneidman styles James Corden and Jonah Hill. And dozens of homeless people By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:00:28 -0500 Jason Schneidman is a man on a mission. He continues to help the L.A.'s homeless population in addition to working with his star clients such as James Corden. Full Article
so Danish brand-of-the-moment Ganni doubles down on Southern California presence By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:22:27 -0500 Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup call their fashion brand's sustainabilty efforts "a moral obligation." Full Article
so Gwyneth Paltrow shares the story behind that candle plus some beauty tips By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:31:01 -0500 At a dinner party, Gwyneth Paltrow discussed the vagina-scented candle, Goop's controversial jade egg and some of her favorite beauty and wellness tips. Full Article
so Hydro Flask started out at farmers markets. Here's how it got so huge By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 08:00:29 -0500 How Hydro Flask water bottles became a hot fashion accessory is a story mixing environmentalism, self-care and the simple desire to keep drinks cold. Full Article
so Kanye West's daughter steals the spotlight at Yeezy Season 8 runway show By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Mar 2020 15:06:21 -0500 The work-in-progress collection Kanye West showed took inspiration from the rapper's ranch, hired help and hazmat suits. Full Article
so Gigi Caruso began to hear the world better at 14. Now she's advocating for those who can't By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:00:37 -0400 Gigi Caruso, who was born with bilateral hearing loss, isn't just a fashion designer or USC student. She's helping those who can't fully hear. Full Article
so Kat Von D is sorry about that anti-vaxx post: 'I was completely uninformed' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:59:42 -0400 Tattoo artist Kat Von D also clears the air about parting ways with her beauty brand, her new vegan shoe line and her upcoming music career. Full Article
so Amid coronavirus siege, California cannabis sales soar By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:59:33 -0400 Could this be the 'Amazon Prime moment' for cannabis deliveries? Full Article
so Still need hand sanitizer? L.A. perfume makers have some for you By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:21:58 -0400 Four Los Angeles fragrance creators are hand-blending natural, aromatherapeutic solutions to supplement soap-and-water hand washing as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Full Article
so What to watch tonight? Check out 'Queen & Slim' and learn why those snakeskin boots are so important By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:14:33 -0400 If you're self-isolating, then you have time to watch "Queen & Slim" and fall for those boots. The film is now available through streaming platforms and on DVD. Full Article
so Amid coronavirus, 'The Nanny' returns briefly to offer some relief By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 11:00:46 -0400 Fran Drescher will be part of a table reading on Monday with her former cast members from the CBS hit 'The Nanny.' Full Article
so Want to soothe your stress-worn skin? Try these at-home tips from experts By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:21:22 -0400 Beauty experts says stress and lack of sunlight during the COVID-19 era can play a role in how your skin looks. Here are DIY solutions to make it look better. Full Article
so The best edibles for quarantine, according to SoCal dispensaries By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:47:08 -0400 From a spirited Zoom session to binge-watching "Tiger King," there's a smoke-free option to pair with it. Full Article
so Put some Chateau Marmont swag in your bag and help its laid-off staff By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:00:31 -0400 Profits from the sale of the hotel's bathrobes, keychains and designer-collaboration cashmere sweaters will go to a fund for fired workers. Full Article