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Santa Monica Boulevard Designated Great Street for 2011
The 2.8 mile stretch running through West Hollywood is singled out as one of 10 Great Streets by the American Planning Association.

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The 2.8 mile stretch running through West Hollywood is singled out as one of 10 Great Streets by the American Planning Association.

Just days after her appearance at the new library debut, Newmar will be discussing her "how to" book at the Sunset Strip staple.
The 30-year-old band is bringing horror punk to the Sunset Strip tonight.
West Hollywood City Council will proclaim October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month at its regular meeting this evening in Council Chambers at the new library.
In other news, controversy clouded the new library opening and book fair, and President Obama came to town for two campaign fundraisers.
Click through the image gallery to see what homes in town are holding open houses Sunday afternoon.
This year's event features 12 stages, 124 booksellers, live performances and book signings.
A collection of the late Oscar-winning actress' jewelry, fashions, costumes and film memorabilia will be on display at the Pacific Design Center through Sunday.
The library at 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. will have its official grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
7-Eleven stores in West Hollywood are offering free medium cups of coffee, cappuccinos and lattes between 7 and 11 a.m.
Sundown Wednesday night marks the beginning of the two-day holiday of Rosh Hashana, and the beginning of the Jewish year 5772.
All proceeds from the theatrical fundraiser will benefit the organization's Esther Lewin Emergency Survival Fund, which assists women and their families in severe need.
"Real Housewife" Adrienne Maloof co-hosts the annual "Christmas in September" toy drive with Abbey owner David Cooley to benefit the private, non-profit teaching hospital.
The event is taking place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at City Hall.
One hundred percent of all money raised will go to saving the homeless animals of Los Angeles.
The rock-n-roll band that once included Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page can be heard on the Sunset Strip tonight.
In other news, Hyatt hotel workers continue to strike and the LAUSD school board unanimously passes a resolution to make schools safer for gay students.
Dep. Randall Slate, Fire Fighter Specialist Jason Vasquez and the LA County Sheriff’s Reserve Task Force will be recognized at the regular meeting this evening.
Attendees will get first pick at the archive's collection of lesbian and feminist books before they go to the Mazer table at the West Hollywood Book Fair.
The “First Lady of Hairdressing” will present and sign copies of her new memoir.