ad Reading poetry under lockdown is easier than baking sourdough. And it won't make you fat By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:41:27 -0400 If you're looking to stay entertained during coronavirus lockdown, reading poetry is a whole lot easier than baking bread. Full Article
ad Adlon, Menzel and Porter: 'Saturday Night Seder' is the weekend quarantine must-watch By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 09:30:58 -0400 Pamela Adlon, Idina Menzel, Billy Porter, Mayim Bialik, Rachel Brosnahan, Andy Cohen, Darren Criss and Judith Light take part in "Saturday Night Seder." Full Article
ad Appreciation: A farewell to theater leader Diane Rodriguez, with love and tears, from Luis Valdez By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 14:20:27 -0400 A remembrance of theater actor-writer-director Diane Rodriguez from a fellow El Teatro Campesino family member, 'Zoot Suit' playwright Luis Valdez. Full Article
ad Review: Need a laugh? Stream the stage version of 'Fleabag' for loads of conspiratorial fun By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 15:27:33 -0400 The stage version of 'Fleabag,' starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, is streaming on Amazon Prime for a limited time to support coronavirus relief efforts. Full Article
ad Why artist Pilar Castillo made this hyper-real but very fake U.S. passport By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:03:13 -0400 L.A. artist replaces the Statue of Liberty and Mr. Rushmore with migrant farmworkers, enslaved domestic workers and interned Japanese Americans. Full Article
ad Op-Ed: Last chance to reconsider LACMA's bad plan for a new museum? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 06:00:59 -0400 From the moment the Los Angeles County Museum of Art unveiled the latest version of its new design, critics have piled on. Full Article
ad Painful closures lie ahead for L.A. galleries. How 35 are bracing for the worst By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:43:33 -0400 An L.A. Times survey of Los Angeles art galleries on a slimmed-down post-pandemic future. Some are banding together to weather the storm. Full Article
ad AB 5 forced arts groups to evolve. For some, COVID-19 made the change 'catastrophic' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:22:40 -0400 Ticket sales were supposed to help theater and opera companies pay the costs of turning freelancers into staff members under AB 5. What now? Full Article
ad Broad museum lays off 130 in visitor services and retail because of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:15:39 -0400 Laid-off Broad museum staffers, most of them part-time, will remain on payroll through Friday; the curatorial team will remain in place. Full Article
ad Commentary: Glenn Gould's decades-old radio documentaries still resonate. Podcasters, take note By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:19:54 -0400 Glenn Gould's "Solitude Trilogy" uses dialogue as though it were musical counterpoint and explores a kind of isolation familiar in our coronavirus era. Full Article
ad Six renegade visions for LACMA. Protest group announces winners of design competition By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:53:40 -0400 An anonymous donor is funding design competition prizes for global firms' alternatives to Peter Zumthor's plan for Los Angeles County Museum of Art Full Article
ad Stephen Sondheim's 90th birthday bash reminds us why his music remains so radical By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:44:24 -0400 The best performances in "Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration" showed how the composer doesn't traffic in formulas. Full Article
ad How will L.A. theater reopen? Leaders begin talk of the post-coronavirus future By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:00:32 -0400 Move productions outdoors? Present different work? Faced with so many unknowns, one artistic director vows: "We all will sit in a theater again." Full Article
ad L.A. Phil efforts to keep subscribers happy hint at challenges ahead for arts groups By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 19:49:22 -0400 The L.A. Phil deadline arrives for subscribers to renew for next season, but fans — even loyal ones — say there's too much uncertainty about fall. Full Article
ad London Fire Brigade Museum secures National Lottery support By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:59:51 +0100 London Fire Brigade Museum secures National Lottery support Full Article
ad Ladbroke Grove train crash victims remembered on 20 year anniversary By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 16:34:45 +0100 Family and friends came together to commemorate the 31 people who died in the Ladbroke Grove train crash 20 years ago today Full Article
ad Brigade urges government to stop neglecting fire safety at Grenfell report committee By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 09:23:09 +0100 The London Fire Commissioner will today call for the Government to take stronger action and undertake urgent research on ‘buildings that fail’ on fire safety which leaves ‘stay put’ advice no longer viable. Full Article
ad Brigade responds to report on the safety of electrical goods By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 13:49:52 Z Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee publish report on Whirlpool tumble dryers Full Article
ad Brigade calls on Londoners to attend organised fireworks display By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:33:26 Z Firefighters are braced for a busy few days as Londoners celebrate Bonfire Night over the coming days Full Article
ad Tom George retires after 32 years at London Fire Brigade By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 09:31:44 Z Deputy Commissioner and Director of Operations Tom George has retired from London Fire Brigade after 32 years of service to the capital. Full Article
ad First ever fire brigade nutritionist scoops top award By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:36:57 Z Brigade nutritionist is honoured to receive award Full Article
ad Firefighters open up their stations to spread Christmas cheer By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 11:54:18 Z Crews across London have been getting into the Christmas spirit by holding festive lunches and parties for elderly and vulnerable people who live nearby. Full Article
ad London Fire Brigade responds to HMICFRS report By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 16:25:29 Z Andy Roe, who was appointed as the new London Fire Commissioner, responds to report Full Article
ad Brigade responds to Whirlpool washing machine recall By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:22:12 Z We have highlighted the issue of door switches causing fire in different white goods to Whirlpool, Government and in our evidence to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee, so we are pleased to hear that Whirlpool have decided to take the step to get these potentially lethal washing machines out of people’s homes. Full Article
ad Firefighters warn people to “vape safe” after man badly burnt by exploding e-cig By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:03:08 Z A man was badly burnt and left with scars on his leg after a vape exploded in his pocket when it came into contact with his keys. Full Article
ad Fire Cadet Volunteer Instructor Awards By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:29:06 Z London Fire Brigade celebrated their Volunteer Cadet Instructors at an award ceremony and called for more to join up to help run their Cadets scheme. Full Article
ad Challenging nuisance 999 calls saves London Fire Brigade £800k By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:27:50 Z Control Operators challenged more than 2,000 time-wasting 999 callers last year – saving London Fire Brigade almost £800k Full Article
ad Brigade still ready for fire and rescue emergencies By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:18:36 Z London Fire Brigade will continue to provide a full emergency fire and rescue service to the capital. Full Article
ad London Fire Brigade welcomes publication of new Bill to improve fire safety By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:08:25 Z The Bill will amend the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) and will provide greater clarity on the additional areas which fall to the responsible person or duty-holder for multi-occupied residential buildings Full Article
ad Fire safety warning as millions work from home to stem spread of Covid-19 By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:45:33 Z Firefighters are issuing urgent #StayHomeStaySafe advice as millions of people enter their first full week of working from home amidst the Coronavirus pandemic Full Article
ad London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade announce blue light partnership to tackle Covid-19 By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:06:41 +0100 London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade have announced a new partnership to boost the Covid-19 emergency response which will see firefighters helping with a number of roles across the ambulance service Full Article
ad Brigade response to Government announcement on further steps to reform the building safety system By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:59:35 +0100 A Government announcement on further steps to reform the building safety system has been welcomed by London Fire Brigade, but senior firefighters also have concerns it has not gone far enough Full Article
ad Brigade delivers protective equipment for health and social care workers By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:47:38 +0100 Firefighters are helping in the fight against Covid-19 by delivering over two million pieces of vital personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline health and social care workers. Full Article
ad London Fire Brigade issues warning after cooking fire on ITV’s This Morning By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:57:45 +0100 MasterChef’s John Torode narrowly avoided disaster after a tea towel placed near to a stove caught alight during his cooking segment on ITV’s This Morning. Full Article
ad Column: L.A. animal rights advocate peddled pandemic snake oil, FTC says By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:00:36 -0400 Marc Ching, a prominent Southern California animal rights advocate, has agreed to stop pitching an herbal supplement as a remedy for COVID-19. Full Article
ad Publisher of La Cañada Outlook to revive Burbank Leader, Glendale News-Press and Valley Sun By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:15:38 -0400 Charlie Plowman, who started the La Cañada Outlook in 1998, will acquire the three community news titles. Full Article
ad Major U.S. airlines will require masks to slow coronavirus spread By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 17:17:08 -0400 To slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, passengers soon will be required to wear masks by the largest airlines in the U.S. Full Article
ad California attorney general sues gas trading companies, alleging price manipulation By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 15:06:02 -0400 California on Monday sued two gasoline trading firms, alleging they took advantage of a 2015 refinery explosion in Torrance to improperly drive up the price at the pump. Full Article
ad L.A. County will list restaurants that have had COVID-19 outbreaks online By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:02:20 -0400 L.A.'s Department of Public Health announced Tuesday it will publicly disclose restaurants that have had outbreaks of COVID-19. Full Article
ad SOS: How to make Milo & Olive's addictive garlic knots By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 08:00:26 -0400 Milo & Olive gives us the recipe for their giant garlic knots, which the restaurant now also offers as a take-and-bake item Full Article
ad Surviving the Shutdown: Alta Adams reopens, with fried chicken to order and a sliding payment scale By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:00:55 -0400 The West Adams restaurant Alta Adams reopens with a sliding price scale so people in need can dine for free. Full Article
ad Chopped Salad With Citrus-Soy Dressing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:59:37 -0400 This simple salad dressing recipe combines tangy lemon juice with salty soy sauce and rich toasted sesame oil. It tastes great tossed with any chopped vegetables. Full Article
ad John Krasinski had a surreal guest list for his 'Some Good News' virtual potluck By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:03:39 -0400 As part of his hit YouTube series, John Krasinski hosted a virtual potluck with Stanley Tucci, Martha Stewart, Guy Fieri and David Chang. Yes, really. Full Article
ad This chopped salad with lemony dressing is what we want on hot spring days By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:34:25 -0400 Coronavirus quarantine comfort foods can include fresh, light meals like this chopped salad recipe with a bright lemon soy sauce dressing. Full Article
ad Op-Ed: Ramadan in the time of the coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:00:42 -0400 The solitude of social distancing gives the faithful an opportunity to reflect on the core principles of Ramadan. Full Article
ad Restaurant vendors are now selling to the public. Here's why it might hurt them instead of help. By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:06:45 -0400 Home cooks can get sushi-grade fish and dry-aged steaks for cheap, but at what cost? Full Article
ad A family of strawberry growers had big dreams. Then came the pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:00:01 -0400 The Carranza family worked on the McGrath Family Farm for more than 20 years. Just as they sought to go into the strawberry business on their own, the coronavirus hit. Full Article
ad 'Poilâne,' Apollonia Poilâne's first cookbook in English, is a quarantine baker's perfect bread handbook By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:00:56 -0400 French baker Apollonia Poilâne's latest cookbook, "Poilâne," teaches techniques and gives recipes for what to do with all that bread. Full Article
ad A berry-and-bread breakfast to rival jam and toast By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:04:03 -0400 Leftover berries, sugar and a few slices of old-fashioned white sandwich bread turn classic summer pudding into a warm-weather breakfast treat. Full Article
ad New project High Road Kitchens helps restaurants provide food on a sliding scale By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 14:08:54 -0400 High Road Kitchens funds restaurants to provide low-cost food and re-employ staff. Full Article