First Light Awards Hit The British Film Institute

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AUDIO: First Light matches young screenwriters, actors, directors and editors with mentors in the film industry.

Dealing WIth Joblessness. Poker Dealing.

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Kaitlin Parker
Contributor/Marketplace

SoCal's Casino College gives its students a inside draw at a dealer's job.

When Legal Online Poker Comes, One Insurer Will Be Ready

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Kaitlin Parker
Contributor

Bubble Protection is the only business of its kind.

Card Rooms And Indian Casinos Prep For The Advent Of Online Poker

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Kaitlin Parker
Contributor

U.S. illegal gambling brings in an estimated $4 billion to $7 billion a year.

Justice On A Budget In California

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Kaitlin Parker
Staff Reporter

State to slash 20 percent of funding from courts

Unemployment and Rising Rents Worry District 10

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Kaitlin Parker
Staff Reporter

Few think City Council elections will bring much change

A Lonely Visit To Congressman Xavier Becerra's Echo Park Digs

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Kaitlin Parker
Staff Reporter

Visiting a congressional district office can be like espionage for a journalist.

L.A. Skid Row Health Clinic: Gap Between Hope And Reality Remains Wide

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Kaitlin Parker, Ryan Faughnder
Staff Reporters

Skid Row clinic offers a broad range of services to the homeless, but troubles remain.

Women's Clinic In Lynwood Hangs By A Thread

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Kaitlin Parker, Ryan Faughnder
Staff Reporters

Funding and space are scarce, with little relief in sight.

Freelance Whales Play Sold-Out Show At The Troubadour

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Kaitlin Parker
Staff Reporter

Freelance Whales (Kaitlin Parker)

SLIDESHOW: The Freelance Whales still have some more freelancing to do before they hit their stride.

The Stars At Night Are Big And Loud And Bright

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Kaitlin Parker
Staff Reporter

Stars (Kaitlin Parker)

SLIDESHOW: In their albums and even more so in this live performance, Stars are unapologetically dramatic.

Blumenthal Wins In Connecticut, Despite WWE Skit

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Kellie Caro, Laura Cueva, Kaitlin Parker
Staff Reporters

Opponent McMahon was never popular with voters.

Sestak, Toomey Tied In Race To Pennsylvania Senate

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Taylor Freitas, Laura Cueva, Kaitlin Parker

Democrat Joe Sestak and Republican Pat Toomey finished up campaigning in a statistical dead heat.

The Weepies At The El Rey: Slideshow

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Kaitlin Parker
Staff Reporter

The Weepies (Kaitlin Parker)

SLIDESHOW: The Weepies four-year hiatus ended with an infectious show at the El Rey.

Smooth Sailing With Surfer Blood

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Kaitlin Parker
Staff Reporter

Surfer Blood (Kaitlin Parker)

Surfer Blood's successful mid-week concert.

Groups Demand Jamines Justice, Ask L.A. DA To Prosecute Officer

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Kaitlin Parker
Contributor

John Parker speaks on behalf of the International Action Center

Manuel Jaminez was killed Sept. 5 in Westlake.

Surfer Blood: Keeping It Chill With Bagels, NPR And Musical Evolution

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Kaitlin Parker
Staff Reporter

Surfer Blood is coming to town!

Pink Martini And The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Bring Songs And Surprises To A Sold Out Show: Slideshow

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Kaitlin Parker
Staff Reporter

Pink Martini brings guest stars to the Bowl.

"Too Beautiful To Live" Brings Imaginary Radio To Los Angeles

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Kaitlin Parker
Staff Reporter

Too Beautiful To Live (Kaitlin Parker)

TBTL live in Los Angeles? Rawr!

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First Light Awards Hit The British Film Institute

Dealing WIth Joblessness. Poker Dealing.

When Legal Online Poker Comes, One Insurer Will Be Ready

Card Rooms And Indian Casinos Prep For The Advent Of Online Poker

Justice On A Budget In California

Unemployment and Rising Rents Worry District 10

A Lonely Visit To Congressman Xavier Becerra's Echo Park Digs

L.A. Skid Row Health Clinic: Gap Between Hope And Reality Remains Wide

Women's Clinic In Lynwood Hangs By A Thread

Freelance Whales Play Sold-Out Show At The Troubadour

The Stars At Night Are Big And Loud And Bright

Blumenthal Wins In Connecticut, Despite WWE Skit

Sestak, Toomey Tied In Race To Pennsylvania Senate

The Weepies At The El Rey: Slideshow

Smooth Sailing With Surfer Blood

Groups Demand Jamines Justice, Ask L.A. DA To Prosecute Officer

Surfer Blood: Keeping It Chill With Bagels, NPR And Musical Evolution

Pink Martini And The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Bring Songs And Surprises To A Sold Out Show: Slideshow

"Too Beautiful To Live" Brings Imaginary Radio To Los Angeles

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