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To honor the incoming Mayor Karen Bass, outgoing Mayor Eric Garcetti planned a clearing of the streets to provide a more pleasant atmosphere and to hide the city's failures to provide adequate housing for folks who need it. Like every politician in Los Angeles, Bass has sworn to make helping our unhoused compatriots her first… READ THE REST

Ducks Breath Mystery Theater, the comedy group that gave us Ian Shoales, Dr. Science, and Randee of the Redwoods is re-releasing their two albums, 1980's Out of Season and 1989's Born to be Tiled, with a ton of additional material. I keep a copy of Born to be Tiled in my office, even tho I… READ THE REST

One of my favorite Beatles songs is "And Your Bird Can Sing," which appeared on their 1966 album Revolver (which, along with 1965's Rubber Soul are my favorite Beatles albums). The Beatles YouTube channel recently released a new mix of "And Your Bird Can Sing," which doesn't sound much different than the version I remember,… READ THE REST

We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. In a world where everything seems to be going up (we're looking at you, inflation), we're happy to say that we've dropped the price of this refurbished Lenovo 2-in-1 Chromebook to just $99.99! So… READ THE REST

We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Commuting is kind of the pits. There's no good way to sit in traffic or on an unsafe bus (and helicopters are out of the option, even if you're filthy rich.) If only there… READ THE REST

It can feel unbearable to go outside when it's cold unless you have the proper gear to withstand chilly temperatures. Your average coat might not cut it unless you're willing to shell out hundreds for a down feather piece. Alternatively, a heated jacket can use electricity to keep you toasty, and all you need is a power… READ THE REST