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Cities’ budget cuts target firefighters, slowing responses

May 17, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

From coast to coast, mayors and city councils are hacking away at firefighters' ranks in desperate attempts to cut budgets and save cash by cutting workers.

Etta James and Johnny Otis: R & B Revolutionaries

January 26, 2012 By Chris Elliott

Two Los Angeles-based legends of Rhythm & Blues passed away last week: Etta James and Johnny Otis.

Video: LA bus riders protest transportation cuts

September 26, 2011 By Rossana Cambron

Bus riders gathered on a busy street in Los Angeles, California, recently as part of a national day of action to stop bus service cuts and fare increases.

Cuban drama shines at LA film fest

July 13, 2011 By Ed Rampell

Those who missed June screenings at the Los Angeles Film Festival of the "Boleto a Paraiso" have another opportunity to buy a ticket.

“Richard III”: Classic with a modern lesson

July 12, 2011 By Ed Rampell

Enjoying Shakespeare under the stars at Topanga Canyon's Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum is de rigeur during summertime for Angeleno theatergoers.