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The article reports on the production and direction of the film "End of Watch," written and directed by David Ayer in Los Angeles, California. It says that Jake Gyllenhaal was chosen as the main character of the film and was amazed on the talent showed by Ayer as a screenwriter. A brief overview of the movie is presented.

The article focuses on the working strategies of John Deasy, the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to achieve his aim of providing education to all, making 100 percent of his high school graduates ready for a four-year college and eradicate lousy teachers. Under his efforts towards No Child Left Behind Act, he imposes timetables and prescribes preventive actions. He also mentioned their plans to attain 200 million dollars Los Angeles Fund for education.

An interview with Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) director Michael Govan is presented. He talks about the exquisite and rare things that can be found at LACMA, and his efforts to live by the measure of the art worlds of New York City and Europe. He also comments on the scuffle over the museum's film program, and explains why wealthy Angelenos can seem frugal.

The article features Jon Sewitz, Sam Yehros and Macklin Casnoff, three teenagers from Oakwood, Los Angeles, California, who grouped together to cook for special occasions because of their passion for food. It describes them as one that is more like a teen rock group than a set of excellent cooks since they still enjoy playing basketball or downloading music from iTunes. It narrates how their cooking prowess was tested successfully when they prepared a dinner for famous L.A. chefs including Osteria Mozza, Vinny Dotolo and Ludo Lefebvre of "Top Chef" fame.

The article offers a look on the handicrafts sector in Los Angeles, California. Warren Hile Studio in Monrovia creates furniture and makes renditions of pieces from William Morris, Gustav Stickley, and Charles Limbert. Sidecar Furniture workshop applies mahogany, canary wood, and walnut for their products. Echo Park Pottery, which has become internationally recognized, is known for its whimsical furniture and teapots. Other featured shops are Judson Studios, Cydwoq, and Soap Kitchen.

The article presents an open letter to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa of Los Angeles, California. The author is critical of the mayor's plan to run for the gubernatorial seat in 2010. He describes the mayor's administration as a leadership in which politics almost always defeats policy. Also assessed by the author are the accomplishments of Villaraigosa in terms of education, environment and affordable housing.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of discovering the Temple Beth Israel in Los Angeles, California that made his devotion to the synagogue stronger.

The article details how Cedd Moses, chief executive officer (CEO) of 213 Ventures, reinvented the hospitality industry in Los Angeles, California. Mark Verge, owner of an old Irish bar called Casey's, relates how Moses has helped him transform his bar into a profitable business. Moses is planning to broaden his presence in the downtown restaurant business beyond Coles. He is also looking to purchase a downtown concert venue and is interested in opening a boutique hotel and developing affordable, creative office space.

The article provides information on the greatest things about the city of Los Angeles, California. Trader Joe's grocery store is said to be the arbiter of the finest and most adventurous food a person could possibly enjoy given what he or she can afford. Two of the most beloved exhibits at the Museum of Jurassic Technology are "The Stink Ant of the Cameroon" and "The Horn of Mary Davis Saughall." The Schindler House, designed by Rudolph Schindler, is home to the MAK Center for Art and Architecture and its innovative roster of lectures and events.

The article presents the Walk of Shame Awards 2007 of "Los Angeles" magazine which compiles the names of residents/institutions of Los Angeles, California who have brought shame to their community. Joe Francis, the creator of "Girls Gone Wild" was charged with one count of misdemeanor sexual battery. Unified teachers in the district have not been paid while others were asked to return money because of overcompensation. Information is presented on the number of times that police have found cocaine in the possession of actress Lindsay Lohan.

The article features Rick J. Caruso, chief executive officer of Caruso Affiliated Holdings in Los Angeles, California. The author said that from the smallest details to the overarching themes of the shopping centers of Caruso, he is the tastemaker and the idea man. He leads his staff worldwide seeking inspiration and cribbing motifs. Caruso believes that most of his works may last for 50 or even 100 years.

The article presents questions and answers related to the real estate market in Los Angeles, California. One question seeks a description for a loft. Another asks for details of how to be featured on television programs in the cable television channel Home & Garden Television. A question wants advice on whether flipping, which is defined as the act of buying a house with the intention of reselling it for a fast profit, is still feasible in Los Angeles.

The author discusses trivial matters that he experiences, and refers to the hidden powers that rule his daily life, in Los Angeles (L. A.). These matters include, using the diamond lane, the freeway made possible by the transportation bill signed by George W. Bush. The author hopes that Eagle Rock Plaza will get a face lift but unfortunately Westfield Shopping Town dropped it terming it as a nonstrategic asset.

Relates the story of California Institute of Technology (Caltech) student Billy Cottrell who was charged guilty of arson by the Los Angeles court. Involvement of Cottrell in the Earth Liberation Movement; Claims of the Caltech student regarding his location at the time of the incident; Background of Cottrell.

Profiles several celebrities in the entertainment industry in Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. Actor Anthony Hopkins; Actress Cloris Leachman; Writer Jackie Collins; Actor Tab Hunter; Movie producer Dino De Laurentiis.

Features the top activities, restaurants, products and services offered by Los Angeles, California. Lemon Moon gourmet cafeteria; Altobelli Jewelers jewelry store; Children's Book World bookstore.

Describes the structure made to downtown Los Angeles, California by developer Tom Gilmore. Transformation of San Fernando Valley academy; Personal background of Gilmore; Details of Gilmore's visit to 4th and Main streets.

Features the Velaslavasay Panorama in Los Angeles, California. Planned demolition of the building housing the panorama; Description of the mural; Life history and artistic inspirations of the mural's artist, Sara Velas.

Features Cheap Chick, an all-woman tribute band to Cheap Trick. Range of tribute bands in Los Angeles, California; Composition of the Cheap Chick band; Background on the Cheap Trick band; Challenge of being a tribute act.

Enumerates the great things in Los Angeles, California. Concert t-shirts at Lo-Fi store; Board games from the Last Grenadier; Swmming lessos for kids at Family Life Aquatics; Creole food at Uncle Darrow's; Ice Cream from Mashti Malone's; Hotel Figueroa.

Profiles Eli Broad, a civic leader and businessman in Los Angeles, California. Range of his taste in art; Contribution of Broad to the home-building industry; Total worth of his assets; Link between Broad's interest in art and his civic crusades.

Highlights several neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California. Balboa Highlands in Granada Hills; Crestwood Hills in Brentwood; Kenneth Village in Glendale.

Presents guidelines for celebrating Christmas in Los Angeles, California in December 2002. Christmas-related festivals and activities in the city; Recommended cooking recipes for the holiday; Details on blue-colored household electronic equipment, furnishings and dress accessories.

Presents information on shops, restaurants, camp sites and other tourist attractions in Los Angeles, California. Cielito Lindo, a mariachi restaurant; Heritage Classics, an automobile showroom; Phillips Barbeque; C By Karina, an optical store.

Features architect Jon Adams Jerde, who has designed shopping and entertainment centers in various countries. Description of the Universal CityWalk shopping mall in Los Angeles, California; Establishments designed by Jerde; Characteristics of Jerde's architectural style.

Provides information on the Farmers Market in Los Angeles, California. Features of the market; Description of the general atmosphere at the market; Founders of the market.

Discusses the attempts of Los Angeles Conservancy's Modern Committee to rescue remnants of 1950s 'Googie' architecture and other 20th-century landmarks in California. Details of various attempts at saving landmarks; Details of the saving of a windmill at a Denny's Restaurant; Details of Speedee the Chef, the original mascot of McDonald's.

The article profiles actress Kerry Washington. She was known for her role as Jamie Foxx's wife in "Ray," in which she weathered the soul singer's heroin habit and infidelities and as Forest Whitaker's wife in "The Last King of Scotland," which earned her an Academy Award. According to Washington, she did not think of making a living as an actress until she realized that there were professional actors who were unionized and made earned well but were not very popular. She attended Carina Round's performance at Hotel Care in Hollywood.

Offers a look at after-midnight diners or restaurants in Los Angeles, California. Schedule of Thai treats served at Toi; Deadline of the tapas offering at Cobra Lily; Range of Korean food served at the Prince.

Evaluates several dance clubs in Los Angeles, California. Range of music played at Bricktops; Mix of boybands and other music offered by DJ Jason Lavitt at Tigerheat; Type of dance spectacle that can be experienced at Club 1,001 Nights.

Relates gallery experiences of curator Joanne Heyler in Los Angeles, California. Appreciation on the work of Duchamp in Gagosian Gallery; Comments on Jonathan Callan work in Grant Selwyn Gallery; Reaction on the video of Paul Pfeiffer in New York's Project gallery.

Discusses how developer Urs Jakob designed the Gershwin Hollywood hotel in the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Western Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Properties that were bought by Jakob between Hollywood Boulevard and Western Avenue; Status of crime rate in the area; Information on Jakob.

Profiles German publisher Benedikt Taschen. Social networks of Taschen in Los Angeles, California; Comments from Taschen on the book `Exquisite Mayhem,' by Theo Ehret.

Reports on the induction of Chilean television host Don Francisco in the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California in 2001. Information on his television show `Sabado Gigante'; Other Latin American celebrities who were inducted in the Hollywood Walk of Fame; Number of Hispanic fans who participated in the induction.

The article offers the insights of actor Kevin Bacon from Los Angeles, California. Bacon mentions that he had a love-hate relationship with the state, in which he considers Los Angeles as the best place to be. Bacon states he and his friends adore his place in Los Angeles, adding that it was silly to keep pretending that we did not love the place.

The article offers information on the 50th anniversary celebration of Magic Castle located in Los Angeles, California, saying that the styling of Milt Larsen will be featured at the Castle in for January 2013 show.

A review is offered for restaurants in Los Angeles, California that offer children's menus including Anisette Brasserie, Smoke House, and the Larder at Tavern.

The article features six stores in Los Angeles, California, that sell party supplies. Concord in Vernon offers a selection of housewares, including dishes, stemware and candleholders for less 50 cents to 1 dollar each. Ocean Arts in Whittier is owned by Robert Van Oosting and LeRoy Schmatltz and has been selling tiki statues, thatch and luau party props since 1956. Vine American Party store in Melrose Avenue sells plates, napkins and plasticware in 28 colors and has been in the business since 1934.

The article looks at the role of Los Angeles, California in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. It cites the supporters of Democratic nominees Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama who donate funds into their campaign. Some facts about the status of the candidates, including John Edwards and Mitt Romney, in Los Angeles are given.

Features Yarmy's Army, a stand-up comedy group that perform at the banquet room of Jerry's Famous Deli in Westwood, Los Angeles, California. How the group started; Members comprising the group; Description on their performance.

The article focuses on the web site www.forevernetwork.com which broadcasts multimedia biographies of people who are buried at the Hollywood Forever cemetery in Los Angeles, California. Details of Tyler Cassity's purchase of the cemetery, then called Hollywood Memorial Park, in 1998. are given. Cassity's background and why he chose to work on the biographies are explored.

Reports that the Orpheum theater in Los Angeles, California is due to reopen in summer of 2001 as a theater for hire. Disappointment of customer, Hector Menchaca with the theater's final showing; Brief history of the theater; Reason for the displacement of the theater's core Mexican audience.

Features Jim Bragg, founder of the company Bragg Cranes in Los Angeles, California. How he founded the company; Construction projects in California where Bragg cranes were used; Details on the operation of the company.

The article presents experiences of Luis Carrillo, a 12-year old boy, and his mother Elvia Martinez of their visit to the Santa Monica beach in California. It states that the child was very excited for his first ever trip to a beach and attend a charter school run by Para Los Niños, a nonprofit social welfare agency fro the children of neglected neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California.

The article reviews the stage musical adaptation of the quasi-punk opus "American Idiot" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on March 13, 2012.

The article focuses on the discovery of the remains of a prehistoric woman called La Brea Woman at the tar pits in Los Angeles, California in 1914.

The article reviews the television documentary "Inventing L.A.: The Chandlers and Their Times" airing in Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) on October 5, 2009 at 9 p.m.

The article announces a Halloween performance to be staged by University of California (UCLA) Live on October 31, 2009 at Royce Hall.

The article announces the exhibition "Central Avenue and Beyond: The Harlem Renaissance in Los Angeles" at The Huntington Library, San Marino, California which will run from October 24, 2009 to January 4 2010.

The article features the rock-punk indie band The Gossip and its lead vocalist Beth Ditto. It says that Beth Ditto, described as a plus-size singer, has become a sensation in the fashion world. She became Alexander McQueen's muse in 2008 and designs her own line of apparel. An announcement is then made that The Gossip will perform at the Los Angeles Fashion Week in Los Angeles, California on October 26, 2009 at 10 p.m.