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VIDEO: Meet West Hollywood's Capt. Kelley Fraser
The West Hollywood sheriff's captain talks about being an open lesbian, maintaining the safety of the city and her encounter with Christina Aguilera.
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Danielle Jacoby, Patch Staff
- West Hollywood, CA
<b>Email:</b> daniellej@patch.com
<strong>Bio:</strong> Once a lyric soprano, Danielle received her bachelor's degree in Music at the University of Southern California and worked as an opera and theater critic for the e-zine LA2DAY before moving eastward to pursue her master's degree in Journalism. She graduated from Boston University in 2009 after interning with Boston Magazine and serving time as a TV and film critic in London. It was the Southern California sunshine and unbeatable sushi that reeled her back to West Hollywood.<br><br>When Danielle is not writing and reporting, she is going for a run, taking a yoga class, scrounging town for the best macaron or drinking excessive amounts of earl grey tea. As editor of Patch, she welcomes any suggestions and contributions, so if you spot her at Coffee Bean or find her mid-jog, please stop and say Hello!
<strong>Beliefs:</strong> I believe in the power of empathy, understanding and tolerance.
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West Hollywood Bird Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
Residents are advised to protect themselves against mosquitoes, which carry the disease.
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Wednesday's Scoop: Disability Service Awards to Honor Ric Rickles, Amanda Foundation and More
The 13th annual event will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the West Hollywood Library.
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Tuesday's Scoop: 'Nightwatchman' Tom Morello to Rock the Troubadour
The Grammy Award-winning guitarist from Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave and 'The Nightwatchman' is on at 10 p.m.
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Week in Review: 'Parking Credits' Approved, 'Protect Plummer Park' Gains Ground and Missing Boy Found
In other news, an LA ponzi scheme fugitive is booked on $1.9 million bail and teachers and parents march in the name of "Occupy LAUSD."
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Shows in Weho This Week: Ed Helms, David Spade and a 'Spooktacular' Halloween
What to see and hear in West Hollywood, Monday through Sunday.
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Sunday's Scoop: Weho to Host Howl-O-Ween Doggy Costume Contest
Owners are dressing up their pets in fashionable costumes for the annual contest in West Hollywood Park.
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Find Sunday Open Houses in Weho Here
Click through the image gallery to see what homes in town are holding open houses Sunday afternoon.
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Saturday's Scoop: Oliver Stone Signing at Book Soup
The iconoclastic movie-maker will discuss and sign the new book, "On History: Tariq Ali and Oliver Stone in Conversation," at 5 p.m.
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Monday's Scoop: 'Eat Real' for Food Day
The grassroots campaign encourages Americans to support healthy, sustainable food.
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Friday's Scoop: Alec Mapa to Benefit L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center With 'Baby Daddy' [VIDEO]
The former 'Ugly Betty' star to perform his latest stand-up comedy show at Renberg Theatre, Friday through Sunday.
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Thursday's Scoop: James Hotel and Parking Credits Program on Planning Commission Agenda
The James Hotel Group is requesting a two-year extension and the Commission will consider recommending elimination of the citywide in-lieu parking fee.
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Wednesday's Scoop: City Commissions to Consider New Parking Credits Program
A proposal to count the number of spaces available in an area, then sell parking credits to businesses in order to meet zoning code requirements, is on the joint Commission meeting agenda.
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UPDATE: Fugitive Suspect in Ponzi Scheme Arrested
A West Hollywood actor who was the victim of a vicious 2002 beating that sparked debate over hate crimes was the first to alert authorities of the $1.9 million Ponzi scheme.
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Tuesday's Scoop: Jennifer Garner, Mike O'Malley and More at 2nd Annual FOWHE Benefit
One-hundred percent of the show's proceeds go toward arts programs at West Hollywood Elementary School.
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Monday's Scoop: City Council to Hear Kings Road Complex Appeal
If approved, two 1920s-era single-family homes at 1232 and 1236 N. Kings Rd. (between Santa Monica Boulevard and Fountain Avenue) would be demolished to make way for a four-story, 25-unit apartment complex.
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Week in Review: AIDS Walk, Elizabeth Taylor Collection and the Plummer Park Plan
Weho gets moving for the 27th annual event, highlights from the late Oscar-winning actress' collection are showcased at the PDC, and residents are angry about the park's closure for renovations.
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Bloody Mary Recipe: The Abbey's 'Horton Hog,' With Bacon-Infused Bourbon
Make with bacon sous vide Bulleit bourbon and Hak's BBQ sauce, then garnish with bacon.
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Sunday's Scoop: 30,000 Expected in Weho for AIDS Walk LA
The largest AIDS fundraising event in the country kicks off in West Hollywood Park at 9:15 a.m. Expect traffic and some familiar faces.
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Saturday's Scoop: Doors Tribute Band Wild Child Performing at the Whisky
The 18-year running LA-based band is coming to the Sunset Strip for a two-set show.
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