The idea is already in Metro's long range plan, but it's not a priority. The Valley Industry and Commerce Assn. says it's only 3-miles and if connected to Burbank Airport and the Burbank Metrolink station (therefore, downtown Burbank), ridership would surely increase. Road Sage Steve Hymon questions what if the Green...

70 miles east of Los Angeles in the San Bernardino National Forest, a fire, dubbed the Ridge Fire, that broke out at 1:30 p.m. has already burned at least 100 acres. Over a 1700 fires have burned throughout the state in the past few weeks, but few have hit Southern California. The closest major fire is the Gap Fire in...

Oops, so there is something more to look forward to this month on TV: the July 17th premiere of "The Gong Show" on Comedy Central. The show will be hosted by Dave Attell and judged by (among many others): Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Brian Posehn, Adam Carolla, Kate Walsh, Andy Dick, Ron White, Dave Navarro, Greg Giraldo...

Fourth of July weekend is all about beaches and BBQ. If you want a break from the unrelenting sun, why not cool down in a dim, air-conditioned theater enjoying a salute to American music? Starting Saturday at noon, the Mods and Rockers Film Festival continues with All You Need is Love, a 1977 series tracing the history...

Please see this movie instead of that awful Will Smith garbage! | Photo courtesy of Sony Classics If you don't want to deal with the crowds that will invariably shuffle mindlessly into Hancock, take the time see a movie that is actually funny and entertaining. Take the time to see The Wackness. Ben Kingsley's long...

How will you be spending the holiday? Many people see fireworks from the same location every year. Others search the city for the best show. LAist friend Marc J. Sahara of The Inconvenient Bag has a few thoughts to share with us about celebrating July 4th. He spends his days trying to convince people to use canvas...

Fireworks, the Bowl, Dodgers baseball and Randy Newman. What else says July 4th in LA? / Photo of Hollywood Bowl by Pinky P via LAist's flickr pool. Hang on kids, only a few more hours ’til quitting time. FILM: The Aero Theatre’s Summer Laughs series starts tonight with a French double feature. Mr. Hulot’s Holiday...

The Mae Shi played to an enthusiastic home crowd the other night at Spaceland, their last Los Angeles show before they rocket off across America in support of their fantastic album HLLLYH. The audience was lucky to have drummer & vocalist Brad Breeck in the house (he doesn't usually tour with the band), and the infamous...