SHOT IN LA
In this 1989 comedy, Shelley Long plays Phyllis Nefler, the socialite and new leader of her daughter's unruly Wilderness Girls squad
Troop Beverly Hills
In 2003, she finished 28th in the California governor recall election with her slogan; "We've had Gray, we've had Brown, now it's time for some blond and pink."
Angelyne
The Chinese fast food eatery started at the Glendale Galleria in 1983 and today sells nearly 70 million pounds of Orange Chicken, around the world.
Panda Express
SHAQUILLE O'NEAL
On April 1, 1984, this legendary soul singer was shot to death by his father after an argument between the two escalated into a physical fight at his parents West Adams home
Marvin Gaye
This 1996 parody produced by Keenen Ivory Wayans, starred his brothers Shawn as Ashtray and Marlon as his cousin Loc Dog
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Former baseball player John Wesley Jermyn, is the spandex clad, scizophranic, street performing fixture of Beverly Hills, better known by this name
Crazy Robertson
in 1959, Danny’s Coffee Shop in Lakewood, CA expanded to 20 restaurants and was renamed to this now widely recognized moniker.
Denny's
BIG SHOT ROB
ROBERT HORRY
On June 20, 1947, this Jewish mob boss and Las Vegas developer was sprayed with bullets as he sat reading at the Beverly Hills home of his mistress, Virginia Hill.
Bugsy Siegel
This 1987 comedy written and directed by Cheech Marin was based on a Bruce Springsteen parody song of the same name
Born In East L.A.
He is the undisputed super fan of LA's other basetball team, known to leads cheers and taunt opposing team players at home games decked out in his signature half red, half blue suit
Clipper Darrell
When founder Lovie Yancey, sold this burger chain in 1990, she made sure to retain ownership of the original stores on Western Ave. and the corner of LaCienega & San Vincente.
Fatburger
THE LOGO
JERRY WEST
On August 20, 1989, these two brothers killed their wealthy Beverly Hills parents with shotguns, sparking a sensationalized televised trial
Lyle and Erik Menendez
This 1974 Roman Polanski neo-noir mystery starring Jack Nicholson was inspired by the California Water Wars of the early 20th century.
Chinatown
He is the "King of Low Budget Films" and for over 25 years, LA's most notorious aspiring actor who has become a local icon thanks to his fleet of tacky, self promotional vehicles
Dennis Woodruff
In 2018, after 36 years in LA, the original Pico Boulevard location for this Hawaiian-themed burger and drinks spot shut their doors for good.
Islands Restaurant
THE CAPTAIN
KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR
On February 16, 1929, shortly after oil heir Ned Doheny moved into this historic Beverly Hills manor, he and his secretary Hugh Plunkett were both found shot to death in a bedroom.
Greystone Mansion
This film depicts 48 hours in the lives of a group of San Fernando residents, drawn together by a murder and was also Charlize Theron's first speaking role.
2 Days in the Valley
You can find this roller-skating sikh on Venice Beach, where he has been a figure since 1973, playing electric guitar for tourists and extolling the benefits of Kundalini yoga.
Harry Perry
With over 170 stores in 6 western states it is "Home of the Warm 'n Fresh Donut," and the West Coast's largest doughnut chain
Winchell's
IRON MAN
A.C. GREEN
On March 9, 1997, Biggie Smalls was shot in his car outside the Petersen Automotive Museum after attending a Soul Train Music Awards after party co-sponsored by this music publication
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