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CurbedLA declares Griffith Observatory the winner of their “ugliest building in Los Angeles” contest.

Mayor Sam serves up news that Mayor Villaraigosa plans to open “V’s Pacific”, a new restaurant at the future W Hotel at Hollywood and Vine.

Anonymous no more, LA City Nerd pulls back his mask to reveal his identity as none other than City Councilman Tom LaBonge!

The LA City Council passed a bill allowing MTA passes and tokens to be used as vouchers for discounted taxi fares and car rentals. MetroriderLA has details.

Joseph Mailander cashes in and announces Martini Republic will be joining the Pajama’s Media network.

Tony at LAist gets the scoop that in addition to Zuma Dogg, the next housemates on CBS’ Big Brother will include Angelyne and a “former Hollywood madame”. I’m guessing either Babydoll or Heide… any other guesses?

Clarification: technically, in spite of the time stamp, this was actually posted on April 1st…