photography by LA Daily News Photographer Hans Gutknecht
UCLA offensive lineman Micah Kia's Hawaiian descendants worked as bodyguards for King Kamehameha. Now, Kia plays on the Bruins' offensive line as a bodyguard for quarterback Kevin Prince. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Scott Podsednik #21, Andre Ethier #16 and Matt Kemp #27 celebrate their 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium Monday, August 30, 2010. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
Mad Men star Christina Hendricks makes her way down the red carpet during the 2010 Emmy Awards.
Charles Pinneo rides horse Don Freitag as they compete at the Cool August Nights Dressage Championships at the LA Equestrian Center.(Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
Northridge Park Aquatic Center
A.J. Ortez gives Chico, his 5-month old Boxer a drink of water at the Sepulveda Basin Off Leash Dog Park in Van Nuys Monday, August 23, 2010. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
USC quarterback Matt Barkley warms up during practice at USC on Friday, August 20, 2010. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
UCLA offensive lineman Jeff Baca makes his way across the field on crutches during practice at UCLA on Thursday, August 19, 2010. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
My American Bulldog Maggy
Arleta High School. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
A girl attempts to dissuade a dog from following her in Arleta.
Los Angeles Police Department Foothill Division Captain Joseph Hiltner talks to the media about a suspect that attempted to shoot a 9-year-old girl playing in her backyard in the 7800 block of Troost Avenue on July 27. The male hispanic suspect was driving a black sedan when he looked at the girl and fired four to six rounds at her nearly hitting her. Police officials are asking for the publics help in solving this crime. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
Mike Nash plays his harmonica in Hollywood
Tony the Tiger prepares to throw out the first pitch before the Los Angeles Dodgers vs the Washington Nationals game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Friday, August 6, 2010. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
Washington Nationals' Justin Maxwell #30 makes a diving catch for the out on a Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp #27 fly ball in the sixth inning during their game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Friday, August 6, 2010. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
Los Angeles Dodgers' James Loney #7 slides under Washington Nationals catcher Ivan Rodriguez #7 to score in the fourth inning during their game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Friday, August 6, 2010. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
San Diego Padres' Chris Denorfia #13 beats the tag of Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis #17 for an inside the park home run in the ninth inning during their game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Thursday, August 5, 2010. The Padres beat the Dodgers 5-0 in 9 innings. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
Jimmy Chi, Studio City, swims laps at the the San Fernando Regional Pool Facility Wednesday, August 4, 2010. The city of San Fernando plans to close pool this fall because of budget cuts. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
Jimi Rogers, 29-years-old, and boyfriend Duffy Perryman, 42-years-old, at their camp site under the 210 Freeway in the Big Tujunnga Wash in Sunland, CA. Recently police on horseback rode in to the camp site and demolished it. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
Actress Amy Smart bags groceries while giving away reusable grocery bags at Vons in Mission Hills to help promote their use by costumers and support for AB 1998,a bill that would ban plastic bags in California.
Leo Keligan makes his way through Wendy's during a Wings over Wendy's meeting. The WW II fliers meet every monday at Wendy's in West Hills to swap stories as they eat breakfast at the restaurant. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)