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April 11, 2012
Edgar Antonio Lucha Admits He was the Nude Druggie-Burglar of Westminster
When Westminster police caught up with Edgar Antonio Lucha in September 2010, he was in a Compton drug rehab. But, according to the state crime database, the 25-year-old's fingerprints matched those a naked man drugged out of his mind had left under a 10-year-old boy's bed a few nights earlier.Last ... More >>
Blogs
March 19, 2012
The Game at the Observatory, March 18, 2012
The GameThe ObservatoryMarch 18, 2012The Game--the man famous for wearing a red bandanna, the man who grew up in Compton as a certified Blood gang member--took over the Observatory last night. But it wasn't like the night that Yelawolf punched a fan in the face and a number of fights broke out. T ... More >>
Columns
February 17, 2012
Easy Rider
[Hey, You!] Sorry you don't have wheels, but please don't like my lift . . .
Blogs
February 16, 2012
"Celebrate Gospel" Returns to Disney California Adventure
Do you like gospel music? What about Disney California Adventure?Well, if you like both prepare to have your mind blown, because those two worlds are about to collide when "Celebrate Gospel" (an annual celebration of gospel music... duh) makes its way back to the park this Saturday.Lea ... More >>
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November 18, 2011
Kendrick Lamar to Play Charity Concert for Victimized Women
Kendrick LamarKendrick Lamar is a man after our own heart. After penning the honest, yet tragic "Keisha's Song (Her Pain)" song about women caught up in the cycle of prostitution, the Compton rapper follows up with a concert to benefit L.A.'s Downtown Women's Center and Project RISHI.
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November 7, 2011
Chris Brown at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Last Saturday Night
Timothy Norris/LA WeeklyChris Brown at Staples Center, not Verizon WirelessChris Brown November 5, 2011 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Attending Chris Brown's concert Saturday night at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater was a test of devotion, with the traditionally long, 15 minute walk from the pa ... More >>
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November 4, 2011
Five Reasons to You Might Watch to Chris Brown at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on Saturday, Despite His Douchebaggery
Although it may feel like Chris Brown has been on his F.A.M.E. tour for forever and a day, that's really only because it went to Australia and Canada before it even started in the States. The concert series already hit SoCal last Oct. 20, but it's finally coming to a close with its second to last ... More >>
Blogs
October 21, 2011
Gordon A. Shanks, Seal Beach City Councilman, Loses the Compton Vote with Hair Salon Massacre Crack
Seal Beach City Councilman Gordon A. Shanks shanked one, saying at a memorial service for hair salon massacre victims, "These things are not supposed to happen here. Maybe in Compton." Since then, the 76-year-old has acknowledged that his remark was out of place and "not nice." That was not enoug ... More >>
Blogs
September 21, 2011
John Singleton Discusses NWA Bio Pic
It's been two years since rapper/actor Ice Cube first announced plans to produce a film recounting his days as a member of gangsta rap group NWA. There's finally some news about the oft-delayed film. Director John Singleton (of Shaft, 2 Fast 2 Furious and the upcoming Taylor Lautner-starring Ab ... More >>
Music
September 1, 2011
Game On
Rapper Game establishes his place in the hip-hop heirarchy with 'R.E.D. Album'
Blogs
August 19, 2011
Joseph Hyungmin Son of Austin Powers Fame and John Rodriguez with the Mole, Mole, Mole Are Toss Ups for Ugly Police Mugshot of the Week
Our periodical Ugly Police Mugshot of the Week has featured clear winners--if by winners you mean losers--as well as clear winners and a few also-rans. We've also crowned souls who were not that physically unattractive, but their crimes put them over the top with our judges--if by judges you mean ... More >>
Blogs
August 5, 2011
Deverick Deshawn "Dog" Mathis of La Habra Accused of Heading Notorious Crips Pot Ring in Compton
A La Habra man headed a notorious Crips street gang drug ring that sold marijuana across the country and held meetings on the same Compton block where a second Crips operation sold pot and moved prescription drugs to Louisiana, according to the U.S. Attorney's office in Los Angeles.Deverick Desha ... More >>
Blogs
August 1, 2011
MTV's 10 Coolest Videos From Michael Jackson to Metallica
Today is MTV's 30th anniversary (30! OMG), so we thought we'd let loose with a list of some of the cooler/mind bending/watchable videos to grace the venerable network juggernaut's air waves. Despite all of MTV's shortcomings as a commercial cable network channel, which has blighted our scre ... More >>
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June 28, 2011
Grocery Workers Picket Albertsons HQ in Fullerton
If you swing by the Albertsons corporate headquarters in Fullerton about seven minutes from now, you might spot your local checker.He or she will not be there to collect his or her paycheck, however. Members of the grocers' union are picketing outside 1421 Manhattan Ave. to coincide with demonstr ... More >>
Blogs
May 5, 2011
Paella in Compton on Sunday, May 15
Flickr user pablovenegasCompton's not the place you think it is anymore. Sure, it's got some of the best barbecue in the area, but it's got an increasing population of Samoans, Filipinos and other Pacific Islanders, and it's the home to this year's picnic of the Casal dels Catalans de Califòrnia ... More >>
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April 12, 2011
OC Collective Names New Strand of Weed After Compton Rapper YG
www.myspace.com/yg400 Green Aid, a medicinal marijuana collective in Anaheim, recently developed a new strain of weed--"YG OG," named after Compton rapper YG. It's sold exclusively at their location.
Blogs
March 25, 2011
Friends, Family and Fans Mourn Nate Dogg
Lilledeshan Bose/OC WeeklyA somber send off for Nate Dogg ended at 4 p.m. today in Long Beach. His wake, held at the New Hope Baptist Church, was attended by friends, family and fans from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. The church was where Nate Dogg (real name Nathaniel Hale) got his musical start by s ... More >>
Blogs
February 18, 2011
TGIF: Agent Orange, Yo La Tengo, T-Pain and Gang of Four
Brian KasnyikAgents have diplomatic immunity?Friday kicks off the weekend with Agent Orange ripping into things at Friar Tuck's Bar and Grille in Pomona. It may seem odd to have a now-veteran act be our Locals Only focus this week, but Mike Palm has always been about the area he grew up and start ... More >>
Calendar
February 17, 2011
Winter Jam 2011
Anaheim Convention Center
Blogs
October 20, 2010
Racist OC Register Reader Fustercluck of the Day
Headline: Banks Robbed in Buena Park and FullertonComment by C5INLA: What you are seeing lately is a bunch of hit & run robberies being committed by our gang banging neighbors from Compton and Long Beach.Comment by GWESTLIE: Illegal Aliens and Watts gang members. nuff said.
Blogs
September 30, 2010
Edgar Antonio Lucha, the Alleged Nude Burglar of Westminster, is Behind Bars (and Clothed)
An anxious public can breathe a sigh of relief.Westminster Police say the nude burglar is behind bars.
Blogs
July 15, 2010
Racist OC Register Reader Fustercluck of the Day
Headline: 2 Arrested in Buena Park Shooting CaseComment by SORTANDDEPORT: Bet they were MEXICAN!!!!!!!!!!Comment by RUFUS1: Now if the PO'lice had killed either of these guys (and they should have...) we would have heard from their mommas (as opposed to "his baby's daddy") that he is good, was going ... More >>
Blogs
December 9, 2009
No Fast Times at Obama High for Orange Unified Trustees
The Orange Unified School District is known for racking up national academic honors, three of its high schools consistently making Newsweek's "1,000 Best Public High Schools in America," and elementary and middle schools there continually scoring above average on standardized tests.The district i ... More >>
Columns
December 3, 2009
Letters From OC Weekly Readers
The Orange Unified School District is known for racking up national academic honors, three of its high schools consistently making Newsweek's "1,000 Best Public High Schools in America," and elementary and middle schools there continually scoring above average on standardized tests.The district i ... More >>
Blogs
June 23, 2009
Crime Time: Move Over, Trendzilla!
The must-have fashion accessory of the season for robbers in Irvine and San Juan Capistrano.It's the Weekly's weekly round-up of Orange County police calls . . . TUESDAY, JUNE 16Forest Firebug is a Pot Farm Exposer to Boot: Seven fires were ignited within a short distance of each other in Trabuco Ca ... More >>
Blogs
April 3, 2009
I Ain't Tha One
I work with this girl. I'll call her Mandy. Two days ago, Mandy was telling me some story about a dude she went to Sizzler with. When she told him there was nothing between them, he broke down in the parking lot.Apparently, homeboy didn't have enough paper for Mandy's tastes.My co- ... More >>
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March 12, 2009
Quik's Groove: DJ Quik Live with Orchestra
I work with this girl. I'll call her Mandy. Two days ago, Mandy was telling me some story about a dude she went to Sizzler with. When she told him there was nothing between them, he broke down in the parking lot.Apparently, homeboy didn't have enough paper for Mandy's tastes.My co- ... More >>
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February 12, 2009
Play On, Playah
The Game
Music
December 25, 2008
Shwayze Carries the Fruity-Drink-Soaked Banner for 'Douche Rap'
The Game
Music
August 21, 2008
Rapper The Game Doesn't Care About Success. He Just Wants Everyone to Care About Him
The Game
Music
May 1, 2008
[Aural Reports] Big Oso of Santa Ana Chicano-Rap Label Strongarm Ent. Seeks to Bust Stereotypes
The Game
Blogs
July 25, 2007
Wednesday's Headlines & Surprises: Total Idiot
Fatal Femmes! In the July 30 issue of Time, Sean Gregory reports on the Fatal Femmes Fighting Championship for all-female mixed-martial arts caged combat. Need I say more? Well, okay. In an enjoyable read based on the event in a Compton casino earlier this month, Gregory describes the brutality and ... More >>
Columns
January 18, 2007
Not Commie Girl
Dangerous Minds: An exclusive interview with Long Beach about Freedom Writers, Joseph Campbell, and the cult of celebrity
Features
October 19, 2006
Art Chrisman
The septuagenarian hot rodder shares some of his favorite things
Features
October 19, 2006
Open, Sesame
10. Strange nights and days of the Ali Baba Motel
Blogs
July 17, 2006
OC: We're Number ... nevermind
According to Money Magazine, Orange County is one of the best places in the country to live, if you happen to be, say, sheetrock or a nice kitchen countertop. Because if you are, then you could be part of some of the most expensive homes in the country. But if you're not building material, then Mone ... More >>
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June 30, 2005
Oh, Dread
Nightlife and more: June 30-July 7
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June 2, 2005
This Week In Nightlife
JUNE 2 THRU JUNE 9:
MEET A NEED
Music
March 3, 2005
Live Previews
JUNE 2 THRU JUNE 9:
MEET A NEED
News
February 17, 2005
This Case Doesn't Gyve
An open letter to DA Tony Rackauckas
Music
October 28, 2004
Live Previews
An open letter to DA Tony Rackauckas
Music
May 27, 2004
Material Hurl
21 reasons Madonna blows
Culture
December 18, 2003
Episode 14
21 reasons Madonna blows
Columns
April 3, 2003
RAT!
21 reasons Madonna blows
News
July 25, 2002
I Know Where You Lived Last Summer
Woodbridge is still a scary place
Music
July 18, 2002
Way 2 Fonky
DJ Quikunderexposed and loving it!
Food
April 5, 2001
Memphis Style
Jay Bees offers real barbecue and Jenny Jones on the picture box
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October 5, 2000
Buy Jim's Book
Its about a rich, conservative businessman, and it doesnt suck
Features
November 25, 1999
Not Angry No More
Warren G chills
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