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Neighborhood Spotlight: Pomona's transition from oranges to funnel cakes has been mythical, like its namesake
As perhaps befits a midsize city far from the region's coastal urban core, Pomona has cannily counterprogrammed against its glitzy neighbor to the west with distinctly unflashy...
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Too many tax breaks and too few questions
Since 2005, the Los Angeles City Council has approved about $1 billion in tax breaks for developers of seven hotels in downtown L.A. and a mall in the San Fernando Valley. Yet...
1 hour ago - LA Times
Zane Lowe marches ahead to a new beat while bringing positive vibes to Apple Music's Beats 1
It's 9 a.m. on a Wednesday, and Zane Lowe, in a glass-encased studio in Culver City, has the energy of a firework. He has two desks, which he uses like turntables. His mic...
2 hours ago - LA Times
Scantily clad models - long a fixture in Mexico - are banned at official events in Mexico City
They are a common feature at government and corporate events across Mexico: Young female models in high heels and tight clothing whose primary function seems to be to serve as...
2 hours ago - LA Times
Q&A: The N.Y.C. Parks Commissioner on ‘the Experience of Place'
Mitchell J. Silver on his lifelong love of New York City parks - along with global inspirations for ones yet to come.
5 hours ago - NY Times
Delta flight from JFK turns back half-way through journey to France because of 'broken toilet'
Delta Flight 412 left New York City at 9.15pm EST and was due to arrive in the south of France at around 10.30am local time but turned back because it could be more easily...
5 hours ago - Mail Online
L.A. turns away federal grant to combat extremism amid concerns of unfairly targeting Muslims
Los Angeles is relinquishing $425,000 in federal money after council members stalled on whether to take the funding from the Department of Homeland Security. The City Council...
9 hours ago - LA Times
A look at the top high school football games Friday night
Friday's top games San Fernando at Mission Hills Alemany, 7 p.m.: San Fernando could be the prime challenger to Narbonne in the City Section. The Tigers won Division I last...
12 hours ago - LA Times
Room with a VU
On Sept. 24, Chicago's South Loops sees its first rooftop bar with the opening of VU on 133 East Cermak. Located 22 stories above McCormick Place, VU Rooftop Bar comes from...
15 hours ago - Global Traveler
Review: Dominican drama ‘Cocote's' stylistic ambitions overwhelm its humanity
One of the most striking elements of Santo Domingo-born Nelson Carlo De Los Santos Arias' “Cocote,” a story of loss, religion and family ties, is the tension between its...
16 hours ago - LA Times
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Chinese plane with 157 passengers on board slides off the runway in Manila
A Chinese Xiamen Air plane veered off a rain-soaked runway when attempting to land in the Philippines. Passengers escaped via emergency chutes but no injuries were reported.
The Callaway IS Hiring TEMPORARY RETAIL SALES POSITION At The WYTHE HOTEL In...
Dates needed: Sept. 30 - Oct. 31, 2018 Greetings From Nashville is a month-long retail pop-up that features the work of Nashville's thriving fashion, art, food and design...
Mobile home owned by Elvis where he spent part of his honeymoon with...
The holiday home, which is described as a 'spectacular piece of rock and roll history', was located on Circle G Ranch, a short distance from Elvis' Graceland estate in Memphis.
Southwest Airlines Cracks Down On Emotional Support Animals
Royal Caribbean reportedly is banning all emotional support animals from its cruise ships.
Hoteliers in Ibiza fear the party resort of San Antonio is 'finished' due to...
Tourism chiefs are being urged to plan a major change of image of San Antonio to make sure holidaymakers return in the years ahead following a string of incidents this summer.
Thomas the Tank Engine creator Reverend W Awdry's home goes on sale
The Grade II listed five-bedroom Wiltshire home where Thomas the Tank Engine creator Reverend W Awdry developed his interest in trains as a young boy has gone on sale for £1.75...
Stunning £20,000-a-week mansion is set in 40 acres of land in West Sussex
The property, called Ariabelle, which sleeps up to 14 people, is set near the market town of Midhurst in West Sussex and is described as 'the ultimate luxury self-catering...
North Korean leader sets out his vision for a tourist paradise
The planned tourist site at Wonsan-Kalma is a vast development on the North's east coast, which Kim has ordered to be ready by the autumn of next year.
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DIY project: Build a ‘Bug Hotel' to attract beneficial insects
Beneficial insects are essential for any garden and bugs will naturally find a home under leaves, bark, stacked wood or within your garden beds. Words: Julie Legg A ‘bug hotel'...