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What You’re Doing This Week: January 30

There is a never-ending list of arts, culture, music and food activities across Los Angeles. Jump in!

CBS Los Angeles–2012/01/30

Best Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events

Whether families want to ring in the New Year with your children at noon or midnight, we have all the happenings.

CBS Los Angeles–2011/12/27

Guide to the LA Food and Wine Festival

Here is a handy guide to help you get the best of the many events that part of the LA Food and Wine Festival. Hint: bring your appetite and a designated driver.

CBS Los Angeles–2011/10/13

Best Beaches For Kids In Los Angeles

This recently-opened Annenberg Community Beach House is on the site of the former Marion Davies estate, and comes with its share of history, including the original pool, which is open weekends in September and October from 10 a.m.

CBS Los Angeles–2011/08/01

A Guide To Santa Monica, Venice And Malibu Beaches

“Zuma,” as the locals call it, is the largest beach in LA County. The excellent waves make this a popular spot for boogie boarders and body surfers.

CBS Los Angeles–2011/07/31

Valley Residents Who Endure ‘Carmageddon’ Rewarded With Free Carnival Rides

For many, riding the 405 can be something like a carnival ride…up, down, curving, fast, crawls to a halt, repeat.

2011/07/06

Santa Monica’s Ferris Wheel To Go Dark For Earth Hour

The world’s most famous solar-powered Ferris wheel will go dark for an hour Saturday night in observance of Earth Hour 2011.

2011/03/26

Los Angeles Guide To Free Admission

This is a museum-heavy list that you can show to people who say LA is all flash and no culture. Free cultural exposure for the people!

CBS Los Angeles–2011/03/16

Adventures in Public Transportation

Here are a few ways to support the Los Angeles Metro public transportation system while having a great time with your kids.

CBS Los Angeles–2011/02/02

January Family Entertainment Picks

Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays is over, why not ease yourself back into regular life with some of the plethora of events that are happening in Los Angeles in the month of January?

CBS Los Angeles–2011/01/07

Santa Monica Pier Amusement Park Sold For $34M

The Ferris wheel and other amusements on the Santa Monica Pier have been sold.

2011/01/07

Man Dies When Boat Overturns Near Santa Monica

Authorities say a man died and another was injured when their boat struck a breakwater and turned over near the Santa Monica Pier.

2010/10/30

Hanging Out With Dad

If your view of fatherhood is colored and painted solely by what you see on television you might think that our role is limited to serving as provider/disciplinarian or bumbling fool. While there is always […]

2010/09/27

Boy On Cross-Country Homeless Walk Nears Finish

Activist 12-year-old Zach Bonner, who began the walk on Christmas day from his home in Tampa, says the 6-month trek was worth it if he helped “even one homeless child”.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2010/09/14

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Visiting Los Angeles In Just 3 Days

If you only have a short time in L.A., planning is everything. You could spend 90 minutes in traffic getting from A to B so a geographic strategy is essential. Here’s a guide to quintessential Los Angeles.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2010/08/29