July, 2009 Archives

Summer Night

July 31st, 2009 Permalink
May Schubert listens to music during Summer Night on the Plaza at Glendale City Hall Perkins Plaza and Atrium Friday, July 31, 2009.  (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

May Schubert listens to music during Summer Night on the Plaza at Glendale City Hall Perkins Plaza and Atrium Friday, July 31, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

N Hollywood Trash

July 31st, 2009 Permalink
Trash litters the side of the road on Van Nuys Blvd. at the Ventura Freeway.  (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Trash litters the side of the road on Van Nuys Blvd. at the Ventura Freeway. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Tony Hawk In Wax

July 29th, 2009 Permalink
Skateboarding icon Tony Hawk poses during the unveiling of his wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hollywood Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Hawk is the first action sports personality to be immortalized  in wax by Tussauds.  (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Skateboarding icon Tony Hawk poses during the unveiling of his wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hollywood Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Hawk is the first action sports personality to be immortalized in wax by Tussauds. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Bryan Brothers Band featuring David Baron member  Mike Bryan plays drums while brother Bob looks on at Stagg Street Studio in Van Nuys, Ca.  The Bryan brothers are top ranked tennis doubles players. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Bryan Brothers Band featuring David Baron member Mike Bryan plays drums while brother Bob looks on at Stagg Street Studio in Van Nuys, Ca. The Bryan brothers are top ranked tennis doubles players. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Lynn Lowry waits to perform as Marilyn Monroe as Harvey Fleckman watches the show during the Senior Superstar Showcase at the Joslyn Adult Center in Burbank Monday, July 27, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Lynn Lowry waits to perform as Marilyn Monroe as Harvey Fleckman watches the show during the Senior Superstar Showcase at the Joslyn Adult Center in Burbank Monday, July 27, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Los Angeles City Fire Department Firefighters finish up after battling a fire that destroyed a business at 18818 Bryant St in Northridge Monday, July 27, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Los Angeles City Fire Department Firefighters finish up after battling a fire that destroyed a business at 18818 Bryant St in Northridge Monday, July 27, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

In To The Stands

July 24th, 2009 Permalink
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal #15 goes in to the stands as he catches a foul ball for the out during their game against the Florida Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Friday July 25, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal #15 goes in to the stands as he catches a foul ball for the out during their game against the Florida Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Friday July 25, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Alyssa Milano reacts after knocking all but one pin down during the State Farm Dodgers Dream Foundation Bowling Extravaganza. Dodger James Loney hosted the event Thursday, July 23, at Lucky Strike Lanes at L.A. Live in Los Angeles

Alyssa Milano reacts after knocking all but one pin down during the State Farm Dodgers Dream Foundation Bowling Extravaganza. Dodger James Loney hosted the event Thursday, July 23, at Lucky Strike Lanes at L.A. Live in Los Angeles (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Horse Truck

July 22nd, 2009 Permalink
A group of horseback riders makes their way across Foothill Blvd. as traffic  drives on the 210 freeway above them in Sylmar Wednesday July 22, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

A group of horseback riders makes their way across Foothill Blvd. as traffic drives on the 210 freeway above them in Sylmar Wednesday July 22, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

DUI Checkpoint

July 17th, 2009 Permalink
San Fernando Police conduct a DUI/Drivers License check point along San Fernando Road in the City of San Fernando.

San Fernando Police conduct a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint along San Fernando Road in the City of San Fernando. (Hans Gutknecht)

Dapper Cadaver

July 17th, 2009 Permalink
Dapper Cadaver owner BJ Winslow at his Sun Valley store . Dapper Cadaver is a specialty store specializing in death related props, Halloween props, haunted house decor, and oddities.  (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Dapper Cadaver owner BJ Winslow at his Sun Valley store . Dapper Cadaver is a specialty store specializing in death related props, Halloween props, haunted house decor, and oddities. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Free Car

July 17th, 2009 Permalink
American Idol runner up Adam Lambert fires up his new 21010 Mustang GT at Gaplin Ford in North Hills Friday July 17, 2008. The car was given to Lambert by Ford. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

American Idol runner up Adam Lambert fires up his new 21010 Mustang GT at Gaplin Ford in North Hills Friday July 17, 2008. The car was given to Lambert by Ford. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Manny’s Back

July 16th, 2009 Permalink
Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez #99 flies out in the first inning during his first appearance at Dodger Stadium since his 50 game suspension during their game against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Thursday July 16, 2008(Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez #99 flies out in the first inning during his first appearance at Dodger Stadium since his 50 game suspension during their game against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Thursday July 16, 2008(Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Welcome Home

July 13th, 2009 Permalink
Staff Sgt. David Solorio gets a hug from his aunt Olga Alverez after a luncheon to honor reserve soldiers returning from service in Kuwait. Reservists from the US Army 420th Movement Control Battalion were honored during a welcome home lunch at the Airtel Plaza Hotel in Van Nuys CA. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Staff Sgt. David Solorio gets a hug from his aunt Olga Alverez after a luncheon to honor reserve soldiers returning from service in Kuwait. Reservists from the US Army 420th Movement Control Battalion were honored during a welcome home lunch at the Airtel Plaza Hotel in Van Nuys CA. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

LAPD North Hollywood Gang Task Force

July 10th, 2009 Permalink

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LAPD GED Officers knock on the door of a suspect  on Vanowen St. in North Hollywood.  Los Angeles Police Gang Enforcement Detail officers from all over the San Fernando Valley along with ICE Agents, Probation, Department of Children and Family Services and K-9 officers conducted a Gang Task Force in the North Hollywood area. Officers conducted parole and probation compliance checks and crime suppression looking for wanted gang suspects. Several suspects were taken in to custody and weapons and drugs were recovered from some of the locations.   The Task Force is conducted on a monthly basis throughout the San Fernando Valley in hopes of reducing gang crime. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

LAPD GED Officers knock on the door of a suspect on Vanowen St. in North Hollywood. Los Angeles Police Gang Enforcement Detail officers from all over the San Fernando Valley along with ICE Agents, Probation, Department of Children and Family Services and K-9 officers conducted a Gang Task Force in the North Hollywood area. Officers conducted parole and probation compliance checks and crime suppression looking for wanted gang suspects. Several suspects were taken in to custody and weapons and drugs were recovered from some of the locations. The Task Force is conducted on a monthly basis throughout the San Fernando Valley in hopes of reducing gang crime. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

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Dancer

July 9th, 2009 Permalink
Universal City Walk dancer Quenton Burdette practices his moves before taking the stage during a tribute to Michael Jackson at Universal City Walk in Universal City CA Thursday, July 9, 2009.

Universal City Walk dancer Quenton Burdette practices his moves before taking the stage during a tribute to Michael Jackson at Universal City Walk in Universal City CA Thursday, July 9, 2009.

Outside Staples for Michael Jackson Memorial

July 7th, 2009 Permalink

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Michael Jackson lookalike Thierry Marceau, Montreal Canada, talks on the phone outside the Staples Center before a memorial for Michael Jackson Tuesday July 7, 2009 in Los Angeles CA. (Hans Gutknecht/ LA Daily News)

Michael Jackson lookalike Thierry Marceau, Montreal Canada, talks on the phone outside the Staples Center before a memorial for Michael Jackson Tuesday July 7, 2009 in Los Angeles CA. (Hans Gutknecht/ LA Daily News)

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Rey Miguel, 3-years-old, stands near  memorial for Michael Jackson outside the Jackson family home in Encino CA Monday, July 6, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Rey Miguel, 3-years-old, stands near memorial for Michael Jackson outside the Jackson family home in Encino CA Monday, July 6, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Fireworks display at the Hollywood Bowl after the John Fogerty concert at the Hollywood Bowl. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

Fireworks display at the Hollywood Bowl after the John Fogerty concert at the Hollywood Bowl. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

A large American Flag hangs from Los Angeles City Hall during swearing in ceremonies for city officials Wednesday July 1, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)

A large American Flag hangs from Los Angeles City Hall during swearing in ceremonies for city officials Wednesday July 1, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)