Los Angeles

Rock 'N Roll Chaos, Hollywood Glam Collide

NEW YORK, June 23, 2008 -- Van Toffler, President, MTVN Music Group, today announced that the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards are headed to Hollywood to celebrate the rock 'n roll spirit of music in celebrity playground Los Angeles. What better way to do that than to take over a Hollywood movie lot and produce the most ambitious and creative music awards show while also paying tribute to the musical heritage that Los Angeles is known for? The star studded awards show will be staged over city streets, rooftops, and sound stages utilizing all that the legendary Paramount Pictures studios lot have to offer.    » read more »

Nearly 20 years of data indicates air district broke federal law

LOS ANGELES (April 1, 2008) – Demanding an end to years of unregulated and illegitimate pollution credits provided by South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to polluting companies throughout the South Coast Air Basin, a coalition of environmental and environmental justice groups delivered a 60-day notice of intent to sue letter to the AQMD today.

Los Angeles smog: Photo by Ben Amstutz (CC)    » read more »

Local Governments Could be Held Accountable for Results for the First Time

LOS ANGELES (March 3, 2008) – The County of Los Angeles and the City of Malibu must stop bacteria and toxins from flowing into coastal waters where they sicken beachgoers and damage marine life, according to two lawsuits filed today in federal court by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Santa Monica Baykeeper.    » read more »

Los Angeles, California, February 11, 2008 -- Doug Morris, chairman and chief executive officer of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world\'s leading music company, has been named the 2008 recipient of the Spirit of Life® Award by City of Hope’s Music and Entertainment Industry Group. The Spirit of Life Award is City of Hope’s most prestigious philanthropic honor and recognizes individuals who have committed their time and resources to helping those in need. Spirit of Life Award honorees are selected for their notable contributions to their community and profession.    » read more »

February 11, 2008, Beverly Hills, CA — To ensure public safety, support security strategies and facilitate the production of the 80th Academy Awards® show, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the City of Los Angeles have finalized street closure plans around the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood.    » read more »

She Will Serve as National Campaign Co-Chair

2/1/2008 -- In a major display of momentum before Super Tuesday, the Hillary Clinton for President Campaign announced today the endorsement of Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina and named her National Campaign Co-Chair.    » read more »

Robinson's story will be told to over 200 children on the eve of Black History Month, Jan. 31, which would have been Robinson's 89th birthday