Anyone with eyes can see that Star Wars merchandise has been everywhere this holiday season, with “Star Wars” this, that, and everything filling retailers’ shelves. The first Star Wars film, released in 1977, was also the first blockbuster to show studios just how profitable merchandise and toys could be. Now, the most recent entry into Read More…
Year: 2015
Shipping Container Filled with Bread Washes Ashore on Baker Beach After Falling from Ship
Seagulls in the Southern California area got an early Christmas present after more than 1,000 crates of bread fell from a ship off the coast of San Francisco. According to NBC Los Angeles, a total of 12 containers fell off of a ship called the Manoa, which is owned by Oakland-based shipping company Matson. The Read More…
The Uncertain Future of LA’s Famed Gay Nightclubs
The expansive bar and restaurant scene in Los Angeles is as diverse as its many neighborhoods. For the LGBT community, certain nightclubs and bars served as more than just a source of entertainment — they were retreats where people could gather without judgment and unite as a gay community. In the early days of the Read More…