Week in Review: Weho Killings, Plastic Bag Ban and Rapper Arrested

Crime coverage for West Hollywood was heavy this week. On Monday, deputies arrested a suspect in connection with the triple slaying in a West Hollywood apartment. On Wednesday, sheriff investigators held a news conference and said two of the homicide victims bought and sold marijuana illegally from local dispensaries. 

Our coverage also includes highlights from the HBO Emmy party at the Pacific Design Center. Thursday, we reported that a car-sharing service is expanding to West Hollywood. Here's a recap of what happened in West Hollywood, including the latest on the plastic bag ban.

MONDAY

West Hollywood Patch caught up with Al Pacino, Tom Hanks and Claire Danes as they attended HBO's post Emmy party at the Pacific Design Center. Check out the highlights in our video: HBO Stars Celebrate Emmy Wins in Weho.

The city of West Hollywood warned residents about coyote sightings around the area and advised animal owners not to leave their pets outside unsupervised and to bring in food and water dishes.

West Hollywood is participating in the global event Fashion's Night Out, which encourages shopping and will feature the city's retailers.

A suspect was arrested in West Hollywood's triple homicide that occurred Aug. 26 on the 600 block of N. Kings Road.

TUESDAY

While visiting the Cheese Corner's Laurent Bonjour at the farmers market, you'll feel like you've just left West Hollywood and arrived in Paris for an afternoon picnic.

We learned that the suspect in the triple homicide was allegedly in possession of multiple pounds of marijuana at the time of his arrest. Police believe the pot found with Harold Yong Park may have been taken from the apartment in West Hollywood where three men were found dead.

In our story Local Officials Push for Plastic Bag Ban, we learned that a bill being debated by the state Senate would prohibit the use of plastic grocery bags in West Hollywood and throughout California.

WEDNESDAY

The Butch Voices conference is coming to West Hollywood in October and will address issues regarding sexual orientation and identity, including the "Butch" stigma.

Sheriff Links Weho Killings and Pot Sale has video and pictures of the news conference discussing a possible link between the triple homicides and marijuana dispensaries. 

A bill proposing to ban single-use plastic grocery bags failed in the state Senate on Tuesday night, spurring local governments to consider their own ordinances. Check out our report in Bag Ban Still an Option for West Hollywood.

THURSDAY

Check out our to find out whether a crime occurred in your neighborhood.

Rapper T.I. and his wife were arrested in Weho on suspicion of drug possession Wednesday night. Deputies say they smelled marijuana and discovered additional drugs in the musician's car, which had been pulled over for a traffic violation. Weho deputies released the couple Thursday morning.

Workers protested outside the Hyatt Andaz Hotel in Weho on Thursday morning.

A car-sharing service said it planned to expand its business into Weho. Melissa Hebert of LAXCarShare held a launch party at Lola's Restaurant and talked about extending her vehicle fleet to our town.

On Thursday, a court rejected a conservative group's Proposition 8 lawsuit. The lawsuit sought to force the governor and attorney general to appeal Judge Vaughn Walker's ruling overturning the same-sex marriage ban.

FRIDAY

With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, our contributor Jaela Austen compiled a list Where to Go When in Weho.

The cost for a family to live in Weho is 74 percent higher than the U.S. average, mom columnist Kathleen Davidson said as she shared her thoughts on the high costs of parenting.

Meet Michael Perez in our resident spotlight, where he shared his favorite West Hollywood memory.

SATURDAY

Steve Valentine and Robert Tristan won a gold medal in same-sex ballroom dancing at the 2010 Gay Games. Check out the video of them performing a routine.

Rapper T.I. , who was arrested in West Hollywood, is headed to Atlanta where he may be ordered to appear before the judge who signed off on his probation on a gun conviction, his lawyer said. Read the details in Rapper Arrested in Weho to Meet with Probation Officer.

The city of West Hollywood said it planned to crack down on abuse of disabled parking placards. Find out how much a fine can cost in our story here. 

Next week, the City Council will consider a mixed-use hotel project known as Sunset Time. We'll also bring you the latest on the Outdoor Smoking Task Force as well as highlights of Fashion's Night Out in West Hollywood.