August, 2008 Archives

Nike Human Race

August 31st, 2008 Permalink
Jason Hoover, 32-years-old, Redlands, waits to run before participating in the Nike Human Race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Sunday August 31, 2008. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Jason Hoover, 32-years-old, Redlands, waits to run before participating in the Nike Human Race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Sunday August 31, 2008. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Twins

August 28th, 2008 Permalink
Saugus High School has 27 sets of twins enrolled at the Santa Clarita school. Saugus High School Principal Bill Bolde with twins, Matthew and Melanie Zurawski, Katie and Kelsey Cobb, Todd and Alex Davis, and Erica and Danielle Schaefer. (HansGutknecht/Daily News)

Saugus High School has 27 sets of twins enrolled at the Santa Clarita school. Saugus High School Principal Bill Bolde with twins, Matthew and Melanie Zurawski, Katie and Kelsey Cobb, Todd and Alex Davis, and Erica and Danielle Schaefer. (HansGutknecht/Daily News)

Delroy Lindo

August 26th, 2008 Permalink
Actor Delroy Lindo at the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades, California. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Actor Delroy Lindo at the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades, California. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Kicked Out

August 25th, 2008 Permalink
Lapriss Gilbert, 31-years-old, was asked to leave the Social Security Administration office in Van Nuys because the shirt she was wearing stating "Lesbian.com" was thought to be offensive.  (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Lapriss Gilbert, 31-years-old, was asked to leave the Social Security Administration office in Van Nuys because the shirt she was wearing stating "Lesbian.com" was thought to be offensive. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Dodger Win

August 21st, 2008 Permalink
Los Angeles Dodgers' relief pitcher Jonathan Broxton #51 pumps his fist after striking out Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki for the final out of the ninth inning to give the Dodgers a 3 to 1 victory over the Rockies Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Los Angeles Dodgers' relief pitcher Jonathan Broxton #51 pumps his fist after striking out Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki for the final out of the ninth inning to give the Dodgers a 3 to 1 victory over the Rockies Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Time Capsule

August 20th, 2008 Permalink
Cal State University Northridge President Jolene Koeste holds up a button removed from a time capsule sealed 25 years ago on the Northridge campus to mark the university's 25th anniversary in 1983. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Cal State University Northridge President Jolene Koeste holds up a button removed from a time capsule sealed 25 years ago on the Northridge campus to mark the university's 25th anniversary in 1983. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Forever Free

August 19th, 2008 Permalink
A Civil War uniform at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.

A Civil War uniform at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.

Cheech & Chong

August 17th, 2008 Permalink
Cheech Martin and Tommy Chong clown around as the make their way down the red carpet at the Pasadena Conference Center  for the ALMA (American Latino Media Arts) Awards Sunday, August 17, 2008. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Cheech Martin and Tommy Chong clown around as the make their way down the red carpet at the Pasadena Conference Center for the ALMA (American Latino Media Arts) Awards Sunday, August 17, 2008. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Double Play

August 11th, 2008 Permalink
Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp can't break up the double play as Philadelphia Phillies' second baseman Chase Utley throws to first base in the the seventh inning. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp can't break up the double play as Philadelphia Phillies' second baseman Chase Utley throws to first base in the the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Sunblock

August 10th, 2008 Permalink
A woman shields herself from the sun as Grammy and Oscar Award winning singer B.J. Thomas performs at Warner Center Park during the Winnetka Neighborhood Council's "Family Earth Day". (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

A woman shields herself from the sun as Grammy and Oscar Award winning singer B.J. Thomas performs at Warner Center Park during the Winnetka Neighborhood Council's "Family Earth Day". (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Angela on her Wedding Day

Angela and Todd share a kiss on their wedding day in Santa Barbara.

Angela and Todd share a kiss on their wedding day in Santa Barbara.

Angela on her wedding day in Santa Barbaa

Angela on her wedding day in Santa Barbara.

Fresh and Easy

August 6th, 2008 Permalink
People shop at the new Fresh and Easy grocery store at 15230 Vanowen St. in Van Nuys CA. during the store's first day of business on Wednesday, August 6, 2008. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

People shop at the new Fresh and Easy grocery store at 15230 Vanowen St. in Van Nuys CA. during the store's first day of business on Wednesday, August 6, 2008. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Department of Motor Vehicle employee Tanya Mechaca protests outside of the Canoga Park DMV office in response to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's  plans to pay 200000 state employees the federal minimum wage until a state budget is signed. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Department of Motor Vehicle employee Tanya Mechaca protests outside of the Canoga Park DMV office in response to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's plans to pay 200000 state employees the federal minimum wage until a state budget is signed. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Night Out

August 5th, 2008 Permalink
LAPD Chief William Bratton smiles as he shakes hand with "Bulls Eye" the Target store mascot  during the 25th Annual National Night Out at Warner Park.

LAPD Chief William Bratton smiles as he shakes hand with "Bulls Eye" the Target store mascot during the 25th Annual National Night Out at Warner Park.

Pacoima Mural

August 5th, 2008 Permalink
Artist Jessie Lopez works on her "Tree Mural"  on Cranford Ave in Pacoima, CA  August 5, 2008.  (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Artist Jessie Lopez works on her "Tree Mural" on Cranford Ave in Pacoima, CA August 5, 2008. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Los Angeles City Fire Department helicopters work to extinguish a brush fire in Griffith Park. The fire on Mineral Wells Trail was knocked down in a little over a hour by 150 firefighter from 5 agencies and confined to 3 acres. There were no injuries and no structures damaged in the fire. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Los Angeles City Fire Department helicopters work to extinguish a brush fire in Griffith Park. The fire on Mineral Wells Trail was knocked down in a little over a hour by 150 firefighter from 5 agencies and confined to 3 acres. There were no injuries and no structures damaged in the fire. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

X Games Day 2

August 1st, 2008 Permalink
The Skateboard Men's Street Final during the X Games at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA Friday, August 1, 2008.  (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Skateboard Men's Street Final during the X Games at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA Friday, August 1, 2008. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)