Armenian March on Turkish Consulate
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By Laura Wheeler on May 4, 2008 - 4:18:15 PM
On April 24 thousands of people marched through Hollywood in observance of 1.5 million Armenians that died during World War I. The group later rallied in front of the Turkish Consulate.
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Early Morning Fire Damages Antique Shop
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By LaDale Anderson on May 4, 2008 - 3:36:01 PM
An early morning fire on Sunday, April 27, 2008 damaged a two-story antique shop in West Hollywood near 8840 Beverly Blvd. What sparked the fire is still under investigation. No one was injured.
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Early Morning Blaze at Basque Nightclub
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By Laura Wheeler and Tommy Garrett on May 4, 2008 - 11:52:44 AM
Fire crews were called to the Basque Nightclub early Wednesday morning on reports of a fire. Over 175 firefighters battled 40-foot flames for two hours before the blaze was extinguished.
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Chinese Americans Protest CNN Commentator
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By Emily Cook on Apr 27, 2008 - 8:45:32 PM
Last Saturday, a peaceful protest was held outside CNN in response to controversial comments made by Jack. Those comments included a description of Chinese products as “junk with lead paint.”
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LAPD Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing
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By Emily Cook on Apr 27, 2008 - 8:38:56 PM
An LAPD helicopter made an emergency landing on San Vincente Blvd. in West Hollywood. Two days prior, another helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in Northern California.
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Maintenance Truck Caught Fire Along Red Line
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By Emily Cook on Apr 27, 2008 - 8:12:21 PM
A maintenance truck caught fire suddenly while traveling along the Red Line near the West Hollywood Station. There were two employees inside of the truck at the time of the accident.
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Unions March From Hollywood to the Docks
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By Laura Wheeler on Apr 20, 2008 - 4:30:28 PM
Janitors, actors, teachers, longshore workers, and others began a 3-day, 28 mile march from Hollywood to the docks, to promote good paying jobs that will help rebuild Los Angeles’ middle class.
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Law Could Regulate Studio Deals
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By Laura Wheeler on Apr 20, 2008 - 4:24:31 PM
A bill penned to regulate the self-dealing among major network studios and their subsidiaries will most likely head to the California Senate this May. The “Fair Market Value” bill has been introduced.
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George Clooney Didn't Get Credit
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By Laura Wheeler on Apr 13, 2008 - 3:08:43 PM
George Clooney changed his union status after the WGA decided he didn’t deserve a writing credit for his movie “Leatherheads.” Clooney quietly stepped back and changed his status to financial core.
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AFTRA To Negotiate Contracts Without SAG
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By Laura Wheeler on Apr 6, 2008 - 10:03:47 PM
The American Federation of Television and Radio has decided to suspend the Phase One bargaining agreement with SAG. The two unions will meet with the AMPTP separately to negotiate their contracts.
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West Hollywood 25th Anniversary Capital Improvements
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By Susie Kopecky on Mar 30, 2008 - 10:07:25 PM
West Hollywood is turning 25, and is getting a big present. The city will be celebrating the milestone with an improvement project, called the "25th Anniversary Capital Campaign."
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Shooting Outside Hollywood Nightclub
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By Emily Cook on Mar 23, 2008 - 8:52:47 PM
Three people were shot on the 4900 block of Hollywood Blvd near Edgemont St. and Kenmore Dr. at 1:20 a.m. last Sunday. The shooting occurred outside of a Hollywood nightclub called Guatelinda.
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World Beat Concert Sponsored by the City of West Hollywood
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By HanNa Lee on Mar 23, 2008 - 2:25:14 AM
The Hollywood Master Chorale presents the World Beat Concert. The concert is sponsored by the City of
West Hollywood through the Arts Grant Program of the City’s Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission.
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West Hollywood Public Safety Awards
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By HanNa Lee on Mar 16, 2008 - 2:50:47 AM
On Wednesday, March 12, the City of
West Hollywood held its annual Public Safety Award Reception. Public Safety Awards have been presented by the city for about 15 years with annual nominations.
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Women's History Month in West Hollywood
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By HanNa Lee on Mar 16, 2008 - 2:40:14 AM
March is officially Women’s History Month in
West Hollywood. To celebrate, the city started with a kick-off event during which the 2008 Women’s History Month banners were unveiled.
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In The Moment
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By HanNa Lee on Mar 9, 2008 - 3:19:54 AM
The Los Angeles Gay and
Lesbian
Center’s WeHo LIFE Program has released a web soap opera with funding from the City of
West Hollywood.
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West Hollywood Book Fair
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By HanNa Lee on Mar 9, 2008 - 3:18:38 AM
In its seventh year the West Hollywood Book Fair will be held on Sunday, September 28. The Book Fair will run from
10 a.m. to
6 p.m. at
West Hollywood
Park on
North San Vicente Boulevard.
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Sunset Strip Beautification Project
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By HanNa Lee on Feb 24, 2008 - 11:19:11 AM
The City of
West Hollywood is holding community meetings about the Sunset Strip Beautification Project. The meeting will go over the basics of the project as well as gather community input.
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“Anonymous” Protestors Picket Church of Scientology
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By Debbie Stampfli on Feb 17, 2008 - 8:00:00 AM
Last Sunday, a group of masked protesters, known as Anonymous, picketed the Church of Scientology on Sunset Boulevard. The protest coincided with several other similar protests going on throughout the day in the United States and portions of Canada, England, and Australia.
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Refurbished Post Office Takes On City’s Name
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By Jessica Vargas on Feb 17, 2008 - 12:13:06 AM
On Tuesday, February 19, the West Branch Post Office will unveil its new persona complete with a name change: West Hollywood Station, 90069. An official press conference will be held at 4:30 pm in honor of the refurbished postal branch.
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Art on the Outside
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By HanNa Lee on Jan 27, 2008 - 4:28:01 PM
The City of
West Hollywood’s Art on the Outside presents “Empyrean Passage,” a light sculpture by artist Dan Corson. The sculpture will be on display in the evenings until May 15 at the intersection of
Santa Monica Boulevard and
Doheny Drive.
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Peace Illumination to Light Up La Brea
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By HanNa Lee on Dec 2, 2007 - 11:34:33 AM
Peace Illumination, a holiday lighting display, kicked off at the
West Hollywood
Gateway
Center. It will be on display through December 9 on the exterior of Congregation Kol Ami.
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