Manny Ramirez, David Foster Wallace and the House of Blues -- it's last links!
Even as the markets tumble and the D-word makes the rounds, a line forms around the block for 10-cent sandwiches from Phillipe's. (And here's a shot of the eatery in the old days.)
Manny Ramirez -- the exorcist? Fabulous Forum
Mission Viejo lawmakers want to give themselves a raise, but O.C. residents say no way. O.C. Register
Nearly 90 arrests in a gang crackdown in Pasadena. Star-News
A memorial for the late writer, David Foster Wallace. Jacket Copy
City leaders in West Hollywood plan to talk about a bill to shut down the House of Blues. LAT, LAist
Redondo Beach schools' gardening program keeps growing. Daily Breeze
Long Beach Yellow Cabs plan a fare hike. Press-Telegram
Inland Empire residents looking forward to new ice hockey season. Daily Bulletin
Seriously? An express train between LAX and Union Station? Angelenic
More layoffs at the L.A. Times. LAO
--Veronique de Turenne
Photo: L.A. Times library
