Book signings and events for the week of January 30
Today Patton Oswalt will sign "Zombie, Spaceship, Wasteland," 2 p.m. Dark Delicacies, 3512 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-556-6660. www.darkdel.com . Tuesday Mike Brown will sign "How I Killed Pluto...
View ArticleAppsolution - Penance players go to confession
Camery Cano believes sins can be forgiven. But the 18-year-old Cal State San Bernardino student doesn't plan to download a new iPhone application for those seeking absolution. "I just think it's not...
View ArticleBrown to offer his plan - Budget to be heart of Monday speech
ov Jerry Brown will deliver his state of the state address on Monday, and local lawmakers say they expect Brown to give a sober speech about the importance of coming together on a budget plan - that...
View ArticleNew book reveals family's war story
UPLAND - A story of perseverance and love that started 60 years ago is now revealed.
View ArticleAnimal services draw city officials' concern
CLAREMONT - The City Council last week extended its agreement for animal- control services with the Inland Valley Humane Society, but a couple of council members expressed concerns about the...
View ArticleBeyer up for airport panel - Executive would need Los Angeles council approval
LOS ANGELES - A chairman of a private investment and holding firm was nominated this month to the Board of Airport Commissioners by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
View ArticlePostmus, Erwin hearing set for April
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled in late April for former San Bernardino County Assessor Bill Postmus and former Assistant Assessor Jim Erwin in the controversial 2006 Colonies Partners LP...
View ArticleSchool year is longer in archdiocese - Cardinal Mahony announces 20 days...
For parents and teachers at St. Madeleine Catholic School in Pomona, news that the Archdiocese of Los Angeles will lengthen the academic year for its elementary schools is welcome.
View ArticleONT comeback - Operating agency is hopeful about the future
to the agency that operates ONT. "I think Ontario's worst years are over," said Michael Molina, executive director of external affairs for LAWA. "It's a glimmer of hope." Yearly air traffic figures...
View ArticleAirport's staff size surfaces as an issue
ONTARIO - Officials here are questioning whether the LA/Ontario International - which employs 296 people - is overstaffed.
View ArticleClassics on display at Fairplex
POMONA - Tens of thousands turned out this weekend for the Grand National Roadster Show at Fairplex.
View ArticleBook events for the week of February 6, 2011
Monday Ree Drummond will sign "Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels - A Love Story," 6 p.m. Barnes and Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market, 189 Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-525-0270.
View Article72nd Lincoln Pilgrimage held in Redlands
REDLANDS - The 72nd annual Lincoln Pilgrimage was held under mostly sunny skies Saturday after two years of indoor festivities due to rain. "This year we're blessed with good weather," said Lincoln...
View ArticleNFL stadium in L.A. still in play - Roski: Only room for one
INDUSTRY - Billionaire real estate developer Ed Roski Jr. said last week there can only be one National Football League stadium in the Los Angeles area.
View ArticleThe Frozen Chosen - Michael Chabon creates alternate reality in Alaska in...
MICHAEL CHABON What: The author discusses, reads and signs "The Yiddish Policemen's Union" When and where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Los Angeles Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., Los...
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"Don't Touch My Hat!" by James Rumford (Knopf, $16.99, second-grade level). ISBN: 9780375837821. A sheriff rules his town with smarts, fairness, quick guns and a 10-gallon hat.
View ArticleKirk Douglas tells of his joys, sorrows in new book
HE'S 90, and every morning he works out at the gym. He's published his ninth book. He's starred in more than 80 movies and wouldn't mind making more.
View ArticleMunson's 'Enemy Pie' is a sweet treat for kids
DEREK MUNSON says he has talked to more than 100,000 students in our public and private schools, as well as in our libraries. To all of them, this award-winning children's author brings a message of...
View ArticleA vivid and readable narrative
SIX THOUSAND years before the Fellowship of the Ring, long before anyone had even seen a Hobbit, the elves and men of Middle-earth quaked at the power of the dark lord Morgoth.
View ArticleGetting in touch with kids' double digits
DEAN PITCHFORD What: The author will read from and sign copies of his new kids' book, "The Big One-Oh." When: 11 a.m. today Where: Storyopolis, 12348 Ventura Blvd., Studio City Information: (818)...
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