Week in Review: Duran Apologizes, Convicted Molester Arrested and West Knoll House Fire

The Plummer Park controversy had several new developments this week. Mayor John Duran apologized Monday for earlier comments he made about , the East Side Project Advisory Committee said Tuesday it , and the city released a new information packet about the $41 million plan.

A in West Hollywood Wednesday morning. No one was hurt, authorities said. On Friday, a 35-year-old convicted who had been working as a casting director surrendered Friday on charges of failing to inform authorities that he had changed his name and moved.

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West Hollywood took a small step toward with City Council's consideration of a new report by the Bicycle Task Force, recommending adoption of bike lanes on Fountain Avenue, San Vicente and Santa Monica boulevards. Council will receive input from various commissions before acting.

In a situation that has become as predictable as leaves falling in autumn, some West Hollywood residents have again faced , with some applicants waiting many weeks after their old stickers expired on Sept. 30. The city vows improvement by next year's renewal period.

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Blogger Irene DeBlasio writes about this week. She writes: "The place conjures up images of glamour, mystery, the occult, sex, drugs, rock and roll. Who can deny the lure associated with living the counter-culture existence in the center—the very heart—the anvil of Hollywood?"

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Eater LA reports San Diego's green, sustainably-farmed plans to open (most likely) Monday. The eatery is located on the ground floor of the strip mall on Sunset at Alta Loma.

The NOH8 Campaign will celebrate its Tuesday at the House of Blues, complete with an open bar, DJ and a gallery show. Festivities include an open bar from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., along with live performances at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free and the special evening is open to guests of all ages.

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