September, 2008 Archives

Cooling Off

September 30th, 2008 Permalink
Children cool off with water being drained from a pool at Hansen Dam Aquatic Center  Tuesday, September 30, 2008. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Children cool off with water being drained from a pool at Hansen Dam Aquatic Center in Lake View Terrace Tuesday, September 30, 2008. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Dodgers Clinch NL West

September 25th, 2008 Permalink
Dodgers Chan Ho Park and Ramon Troncoso sign championship tee shirts in the clubhouse before the Dodgers game against the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers clinched the  National League West  Division Championship  Thursday, September 25, 2008 after the Arizona Diamondbacks lost to the St Louis Cardinals.  (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Dodgers Chan Ho Park and Ramon Troncoso sign championship tee shirts in the clubhouse before the Dodgers game against the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers clinched the National League West Division Championship Thursday, September 25, 2008 after the Arizona Diamondbacks lost to the St Louis Cardinals. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Motorcycle Crash

September 25th, 2008 Permalink
Los Angeles Police Department Officers investigate the scene of a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and an automobile. Two people riding westbound on Burbank Blvd. collided with a car at the intersection of Gentry Ave. in North Hollywood, Ca. Thursday, September 25, 2008. The two people were taken to a local hospital by ambulance for treatment of their injuries. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Los Angeles Police Department Officers investigate the scene of a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and an automobile. Two people riding westbound on Burbank Blvd. collided with a car at the intersection of Gentry Ave. in North Hollywood, Ca. Thursday, September 25, 2008. The two people were taken to a local hospital by ambulance for treatment of their injuries. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Padres Throw

September 23rd, 2008 Permalink
 San Diego Padres third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff can't make the throw first in time on a Los Angeles Dodger Andre Ethier hit in the sixth inning at  Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Ca. Tuesday, September 23, 2008.  (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

San Diego Padres third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff can't make the throw first in time on a Los Angeles Dodger Andre Ethier hit in the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Ca. Tuesday, September 23, 2008. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

2008 Emmy Awards Red Carpet

September 21st, 2008 Permalink
Nicollette Sheridan waks the red carpet outside the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles before the 2008 Emmy Awards. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Nicollette Sheridan waks the red carpet outside the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles before the 2008 Emmy Awards. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Mixed Martial arts organization Strikeforce held "Strikeforce at the Mansion II", Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, Ca. Playmate ring girls pose for photos in the backyard of the Playboy Mansion. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Mixed Martial arts organization Strikeforce held "Strikeforce at the Mansion II", Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, Ca. Playmate ring girls pose for photos in the backyard of the Playboy Mansion. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Strikeforce at the Mansion

September 20th, 2008 Permalink
Jesse Gillespe delivers a low kick to opponent Dave Martin during their fight. Gillespe defeated Martin via split decision. Mixed Martial arts organization Strikeforce held "Strikeforce at the Mansion II", Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, Ca. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Jesse Gillespe delivers a low kick to opponent Dave Martin during their fight. Gillespe defeated Martin via split decision. Mixed Martial arts organization Strikeforce held "Strikeforce at the Mansion II", Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, Ca. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Jesse Gillespe, blue gloves, battles with Dave Martin during their fight. Gillespe defeated Martin via split decision. Mixed Martial arts organization Strikeforce held "Strikeforce at the Mansion II", Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, Ca. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Jesse Gillespe, blue gloves, battles with Dave Martin during their fight. Gillespe defeated Martin via split decision. Mixed Martial arts organization Strikeforce held "Strikeforce at the Mansion II", Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, Ca. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Joe “Diesel” Riggs delivers a kick to the head of Kazuo Misaki during their bout. Misaki defeated Riggs via technical knockout at 2:29 of round two. Mixed Martial arts organization Strikeforce held "Strikeforce at the Mansion II", Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, Ca. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Joe “Diesel” Riggs delivers a kick to the head of Kazuo Misaki during their bout. Misaki defeated Riggs via technical knockout at 2:29 of round two. Mixed Martial arts organization Strikeforce held "Strikeforce at the Mansion II", Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, Ca. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Kazuo Misaki lands a hard right that drops  Joe “Diesel” Riggs to the mat where Misaki finished him with ground and pound. Misaki defeated Riggs via technical knockout at 2:29 of round two. Mixed Martial arts organization Strikeforce held "Strikeforce at the Mansion II", Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, Ca. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Kazuo Misaki lands a hard right that drops Joe “Diesel” Riggs to the mat where Misaki finished him with ground and pound. Misaki defeated Riggs via technical knockout at 2:29 of round two. Mixed Martial arts organization Strikeforce held "Strikeforce at the Mansion II", Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, Ca. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation Division Manager Richard Myles is surrounded by family, friends and co-workers as he is released from Kaiser Permanente Hospital Sunset in Los Angeles. Myles suffered fractures to his neck when he was injured in the Chatsworth Metrolink train crash on September 12, 2008. Myles also survived the 2005 Glendale Metrolink train crash that killed 11 people. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation Division Manager Richard Myles is surrounded by family, friends and co-workers as he is released from Kaiser Permanente Hospital Sunset in Los Angeles. Myles suffered fractures to his neck when he was injured in the Chatsworth Metrolink train crash on September 12, 2008. Myles also survived the 2005 Glendale Metrolink train crash that killed 11 people. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Lend A Paw

September 17th, 2008 Permalink
Handler Liz Griffith introduces therapy dog Chase to Danny Lotspeich during a visit from New Leash on Life's Lend a Paw program at New Horizons facility for adults with developmental disabilities in North Hills.  New Leash on Life is a nonprofit animal rescue program that trains homeless animals to be social/threrapy dogs. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Handler Liz Griffith introduces therapy dog Chase to Danny Lotspeich during a visit from New Leash on Life's Lend a Paw program at New Horizons facility for adults with developmental disabilities in North Hills. New Leash on Life is a nonprofit animal rescue program that trains homeless animals to be social/threrapy dogs. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Valencia Murder

September 16th, 2008 Permalink
People comfort each other as Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies investigate a homicide scene on Undine Rd. in Valencia, Ca. Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Anthony Lombardi, 55-years-old, was found in his car outside of his residence with stab wounds to his upper torso. Paramedics declared him dead at the scene and sheriff's department officials shut down the neighborhood to began their investigation. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

People comfort each other as Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies investigate a homicide scene on Undine Rd. in Valencia, Ca. Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Anthony Lombardi, 55-years-old, was found in his car outside of his residence with stab wounds to his upper torso. Paramedics declared him dead at the scene and sheriff's department officials shut down the neighborhood to began their investigation. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

EL GRITO LOS ANGELES

September 15th, 2008 Permalink
People enjoy Mexican music during the City of Los Angeles 28th Annual El Grito ceremony outside of Los Angeles City Hall Monday, September 15, 2008. Los Angeles City Councilmember Richard Alarcon sponsored the event to celebrate the Mexican War of Independence. A moment of silence was held for the victims of the Chatsworth Metrolink tragedy before the start of the event.  (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

People enjoy Mexican music during the City of Los Angeles 28th Annual El Grito ceremony outside of Los Angeles City Hall Monday, September 15, 2008. Los Angeles City Councilmember Richard Alarcon sponsored the event to celebrate the Mexican War of Independence. A moment of silence was held for the victims of the Chatsworth Metrolink tragedy before the start of the event. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

DWP Bulbs

September 11th, 2008 Permalink
Los Angeles DWP executives John Chen, Jeffery Peltola, Lucia Alvelais, Thomas Gackstetter, and Steven Starks hold Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs as the stand in front of boxes containing 1.25 million of the bulbs at a DWP warehouse in Los Angeles, Ca. Thursday September 11, 2008.

Los Angeles DWP executives John Chen, Jeffery Peltola, Lucia Alvelais, Thomas Gackstetter, and Steven Starks hold Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs as the stand in front of boxes containing 1.25 million of the bulbs at a DWP warehouse in Los Angeles, Ca. Thursday September 11, 2008.

Saugus High School Girls Cross Country Team members Anne Randall Kaylin Mahoney, Brianna Jauregui, and Amber Murakami. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Saugus High School Girls Cross Country Team members Anne Randall Kaylin Mahoney, Brianna Jauregui, and Amber Murakami. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Tin Man

September 9th, 2008 Permalink
Eric Carlson, dressed as the Tin Man, waits to tape a video audition. The online video game rental service GameFly held a casting call  at the Hollywood and Highland complex in Hollywood Ca. Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Contestants faced off dressed as character from video games for a chance to appear in a GameFly television commercial.  People can also submit their entries online with the winner being decided by internet voting. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)(Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Eric Carlson, dressed as the Tin Man, waits to tape a video audition. The online video game rental service GameFly held a casting call at the Hollywood and Highland complex in Hollywood Ca. Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Contestants faced off dressed as characters from video games for a chance to appear in a GameFly television commercial. People can also submit their entries online with the winner being decided by internet voting. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Driver Ben Scott makes his way around a dirt track during the 2008  Stuntman's Stock Car Classic at the Los Angeles County Raceway in Palmdale, Ca. Sunday September 7, 2008. The event  consisted of  professional stuntmen and women who work in the motion picture industry racing in NASCAR prepared vehicles on a dirt course.

Driver Ben Scott makes his way around a dirt track during the 2008 Stuntman's Stock Car Classic at the Los Angeles County Raceway in Palmdale, Ca. Sunday September 7, 2008. The event consisted of professional stuntmen and women who work in the motion picture industry racing in NASCAR prepared vehicles on a dirt course.

SFPD Traffic Stop

September 5th, 2008 Permalink
San Fernando Police officers conduct a traffic stop on a suspected drunk driver on Foothill Blvd.

San Fernando Police officers conduct a traffic stop on a suspected drunk driver on Foothill Blvd.

The International Jewelry Plaza Jat 550 South Hill Street is reported to be a major source of false alarms to the Los Angeles Police Department. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

The International Jewelry Plaza Jat 550 South Hill Street is reported to be a major source of false alarms to the Los Angeles Police Department. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Alan Ball

September 2nd, 2008 Permalink
Academy Award-winning screenwriter, director, producer and actor, Alan Ball has adapted and directed the film "Towelhead" based on Alicia Erian's 2005 novel of the same name. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)

Academy Award-winning screenwriter, director, producer and actor, Alan Ball has adapted and directed the film "Towelhead" based on Alicia Erian's 2005 novel of the same name. (Hans Gutknecht/Daily News)