Week in Review: 'Taste,' Quake and a Fake ID Scam

A magnitude struck Southern California, the Planning Commission approved an extension for , DMV investigations led to several arrests in a case involving the production of and driver's licenses, and culinary extravaganza hit LA. Read on for top headlines and conversation topics from last week.

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Memorial services were held for local activist , who served 10 years on the city's Transportation Commission and pushed hard to ensure public transportation was available for seniors

The Hollywood Reporter reported  on Sept. 26 for two invitation-only reelection fundraisers geared toward entertainment industry supporters.

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Nicole Pajer interviewed Greek-American rock artist for this week's Backstage Pass Q&A. The young singer is a regular at the Whisky A Go-Go and Viper Room, and recently performed for the second time at the Sunset Strip Music Festival.

In this week's Get Fit video series, the founder of UpLift Project demonstrates the intense core engaging originally designed for U.S. Navy Seals.

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Despite one resident's appeal, there still seems to be a disconnect about what to do with the .

In another Letter to the Editor, a long-time resident calls the Ace Outdoor Billboard at 8535 Sunset Blvd. an "," saying the proposed advertisement will block views for neighbors.

Mark Your Calendar:

In observance of Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5 parking meters and associated time limits, as well as peak hour tow away restrictions will not be enforced, according to the City of West Hollywood. In addition, there will be no street sweeping.

A regular City Council meeting will be held Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the West Hollywood Park Auditorium. Public hearings are set for the General Plan and 1350 N. Hayworth Ave. View the agenda packet.

Taste Fashion, an innovative dining event held at the SLS Hotel Tuesday at 7 p.m., will feature a multi-course menu and fashion-inspired wine pairing.

Fashion's Night Out is Thursday. More than 30 West Hollywood retailers, including Andaz West Hollywood, Alpha; 3.1 Phillip Lim, Christian Louboutin, H. Lorenzo, Nicole Miller and Stella McCartney, will be participating in the citywide event. 

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