Last night's solar eclipse did not disappoint its L.A. audience with passing clouds and haze over many L.A. skies during the spectacle that made for ideal viewing conditions of the natural phenomenon. Luckily, I happened to be on a rooftop in Venice at the perfect time when it was happening and it was quite as show from our perspective. Photos hardly do the imagery from last night's "Ring Of Fire" justice, but they're still pretty cool, so here's a collection of what the annual event looked like through the lenses of onlookers in and around the L.A. area. More»

Exploring places beyond one's designated comfort zone can be particularly daunting for Angelenos. For some people, it's a chronic case of AWOL (Always West of Lincoln); for others, leaving and entering the valley presents an emotional challenge. These self-imposed geographical limitations preventing us from cruising yonder aren't just based on the distance—they're because we wouldn't know where to go and which places we belonged at even once we got there. More»

Now that summer has finally decided to show up and it's just about the right temperature for this town of weather wimps, it's time for us to take advantage of the benefits of our favorite season. Let's become one with nature and enjoy the splendor of soaking in the great outdoors. That's right, it's time for us to drink outside. Tropicana at the Roosevelt is a prime location to enjoy cocktails in the open summer air, whether it's lampin' in the sun nursing a hangover from the night before during the day, or a late-night outing under the smoggy Hollywood sky. More»

I don't want to jinx it, but now that we're three-quarters of the way through June, it's about time it start feeling like summer. Let's hope his isn't just a tease and that it lasts because my white, white thighs are weeping for some color and I'd really like to be able to retire the coat I had to wear out this weekend until the next winter. Summer weather means outdoor cocktails and happy hour and we have your guide to the best places to make that happen. Without further ado, here are 10 of the best spots in L.A. for getting your outdoor summer drink on: More»

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This weekend, L.A. was filled with various BBQs, pool parties and music-fueled events to celebrate the 4th of July in style.  We sent our team out to canvas the city, from the beaches to downtown, documenting everything from the Friday night "Pre-Indepence Day" events to the post-fireworks Sunday night fiestas. Keep reading for our complete roundup of L.A.'s 4th of July Weekend festivities! More»

Still looking for something to do for the 4th or unsure of your current plans for this weekend? Don't worry, we've put together our hot list of the best pool parties, BBQ's, beach extravaganzas and everything you else you can think of happening in L.A. and beyond to make sure this weekend is a success. More»