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Brouhaha at Dodger Stadium

Dodgers get in a big fight!

These Dodgers are M-A-D!!!

Our own Kevin Baxter describes the fight:

With both teams struggling, it was only a matter of time before the frustration boiled over. That happened after Torrealba dropped the third strike when Kemp struck out to end the eighth. The Rockies catcher quickly retrieved the ball and as the two players' feet tangled, Torrealba tagged the Dodger outfielder. When Kemp took exception by pushing Torrealba, the catcher responded with a shove to the throat, igniting the fight.

"He kind of shoved me and I shoved him back. It was just out of frustration," said Kemp, who is probably facing a suspension. "It was really stupid. It was not a good decision on my part. But it happened and you've got just to deal with whatever it is that comes after that."

Crazy night at the ol' Ravine, hmmm?  Good thing submitter Ross was there to capture the action!  Thanks, Ross!

Dodgers get in a big fight!

"Dodger Melee" and "Dodger Fight" photos from the album Dodgers, submitted by Ross

--Lindsay Barnett

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Remembering the awesome Bo Diddley!

Bo Diddley

Who's still sad about Bo Diddley?

Maybe this photo from submitter Syl will make us all feel just a smidge better.  Syl says:

Through the 80s my husband Steve Propes was a DJ on KLON (now KKJZ).  Our daughters, Heather and Shea met Bo Diddley at the Music Machine in L.A. doing his RnB show.

I would also like to take the opportunity to point out that, in addition to the multitude of fascinating biographal facts you've certainly read by now, the man had stellar taste in hats! 

Aw, R.I.P. Bo. 

"Bo Diddley and My Girls" from the album L.A. Music, submitted by Syl

--Lindsay Barnett

P.S.  Care to comment on Diddley's life and impact?  You can do so here.

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Universal Studios Fire

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Y'all sent us some great photos -- and even videos!! -- of the Universal Park Fire (which sources are now saying was sparked by workers' heating tools). 

These are a few of our favorite shots -- and you can see them all here.

Of course, if you took photos or video of the fire, we'd be much obliged if you'd send 'em our way!  Go here to submit (just choose the "Your News" category and "Universal Studios Fire" album). 

an onlooker watches the universal studios fire

A reader's video of the fire after the jump (apologies to Internet Explorer viewers who may have trouble viewing)...

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Strange weather

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Um, rain and hail and even mudslides and tornadoes in Southern California?  Wasn't I just complaining mightily about the heat wave?

Maybe God's angry that we're cloning dogs?

Submitter Edward Kotz sends these photos ("Flooded streets forced motorists to abandon their vehicles when torrential rains affected the region on May 22, 2008," Edward explains), taken yesterday in Irwindale.  Can you believe?!

storms hit los angeles

For more photos, check out our SoCal Storms album.  And of course, if you've got photos of this wild weather, we'd love to see them -- go here to submit (choose the "Your News" category and "SoCal Storms" album).  Good luck out there!

"Flooding in Irwindale" photos from the album SoCal Storms, submitted by Edward Kotz

--Lindsay Barnett

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The gas prices of Death (Valley)

the worst gas prices i've seen yet!  in death valley no less.

Yikes.

Submitter Kristin sends us this crazy photo taken at a Death Valley gas station.  Sends an involuntary shudder down your spine, no?  "Mark Pozorski shot this pic two weeks ago in Death Valley; his record gas purchase.  Most Motorcycles require Premium. It went up to $5.90/gal. last week," Kristin explains.

Over at CNN's iReport, they have a photo from what appears to be the same Shell station with a slightly different price, apparently taken a week ago, but price is still well above $5 per gallon. 

Imagine -- just days ago our pal Peter Viles over at L.A. Land (the Times' real estate blog) showed us high prices in Brentwood.  And now this?

You can check out other readers' photos of the rising cost of gas here.

These are the worst gas prices we've seen yet -- but you tell us.  Have you seen (gulp) worse?  Send us a photo (just choose the "Your News" category and the "Pain at the Pump" album).   

"Manson Would've Hated This Too" from the album Pain at the Pump, submitted by Kristin

--Lindsay Barnett

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Calling all Silver Lake hipsters!

the silverlake reservoir, when there was water in it

We've got a project for you!

The Silver Lake Reservoir, as you may know, is being refilled -- so it'll look once again like it did in David's photo here!

We're on pins and needles here, folks.  Have you got photos or videos of the reservoir in any stage of refilling-ness?  We'd love to see them.  Send 'em here (choose the "Your News" category and the "Refilling the Silver Lake Reservoir" album) and we'll post 'em here!

Thanks a million, hipsters!

"Across the Reservoir 1" from the album Echo Park/Silver Lake, submitted by David

--Lindsay Barnett

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The Griffith Park Fire, remembered

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I can't believe it (don't know about y'all), but it's been a year since the Griffith Park Fire.  You sent us almost 450 amazing photos from all over the city, and they're really worth checking out.  (But we've assembled a few of our favorites here.)

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More after the jump!

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I voted (and I have the picture to prove it)

i voted

Today it's all happening in Indiana and North Carolina (as you all know already, of course).

But what I'd wager you don't already know is that you can get results live live live with Top of the Ticket's Twitter feed.  Sign up!  You know you'll feel better afterwards, because you'll be getting all that late-breaking, campaign-shaking drama before all your friends. 

Twitter feed?  Free.  Making your acquaintances feel inferior?  Priceless.

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Gas prices from hell

gas station from hell

Submitter Arthur Goulet says this gas station had a "defective sign", but it looks pretty accurate to me.

Our good pal Peter Viles over at L.A. Land (the Times' real estate blog) is talking today about a theory that gas prices were the straw that broke the housing market's back.  Whether you agree or disagree with that sentiment, it's hard to argue that these prices (captured by y'all) are anything less than crazy!

crazy gas prices

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The Sierra Madre Fire, through your lens

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Great news for Southern California: the Sierra Madre Fire is fully contained!

"We aren't sure if it was on purpose or accidental," says U.S. Forest Service spokesman Marty O'Toole.  Its cause is still being investigated.

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(More of your photos after the jump!)

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Remembering last year's May Day march

You gave us some amazing, compelling images from 2007's May Day protest, 'Sceners.

This is just a small sample:

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"Viva la revolucion" submitted by Gerz

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"Bullhorn" submitted by bavo

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"May Day March" submitted by t

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About the Bloggers
Lindsay Barnett was born to wolves in the back country of Uzbekistan in the early '80s. She was spotted, trapped, and tranquilized by missionaries who named her and raised her as their own. She now moderates and curates the galleries of the Los Angeles Times' Your Scene.

Bettie Rinehart, Weekend Editor at latimes.com, has been a fan of Your Scene from its humble beginnings in August, 2006. She's delighted to contribute to the Your Scene blog -- by plucking from the endlessly compelling, beautiful and sometimes baffling submissions of our readers. For your interest and edification, of course.

Lori Kozlowski is a huge fan of hearing from the people of Los Angeles. Your Scene is a sneak peek into your world, sort of like postcards that you send us. She is a writer, who has covered the quirky and the off-beat in L.A. and other cities. She is currently a producer for latimes.com.

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