Charlie Sheen, He Just Keeps Giving

We love celeb gossip as much as the next blogger, but we have to admit the latest trainwreck in Hollywood has us mesmerized and salivating for more hideous dirt. It's like the the porn he loves so well, we can't get enough even though we feel sick inside after reading.

Okay, an overstatement but, Charlie Sheen is making OJ look sensitive. And now with the addition of Ritchie Sambora, we are not ashamed to admit we're hooked on this story. At least until Brad and Angelina break up and we get the real scoop.

Prices Up in the Cali-B

According to the California Association of Realtors, the median price of a home in California is up 16% from last year.

-- "Statewide, the 10 cities and communities with the highest median home prices in California during March 2006 were: Laguna Beach, $1,827,000; Burlingame, $1,720,000; Beverly Hills, $1,665,000; Los Altos, $1,626,000; Manhattan Beach, $1,625,000; Newport Beach, $1,520,000; Coronado, $1,463,750; Saratoga, $1,391,000; Los Gatos, $1,300,000; Calabasas, $1,259,500."

Our lovely little Calabasas is Number 10. Maybe we should cash out and move to Bakersfield and buy a mansion.

Who Does This Stuff????

Once again our favorite section of the Acorn, the police blotter, shines with this gem.

"Thieves stole a purse, a Rolex watch, a Palm Pilot and cash from a vehicle parked on Park Capri on April 10. The loss was $5,750."

Only in Calabasas is someone stupid enough and rich enough to warrent this crime. That is why we love it here.

Shameless Plug Alert!!!!

In our new venture we're sitting an open house in the lovely Bird Streets. We're not just saying this, but we think this is the best deal in Calabasas. Check it out on Sunday 1-5PM FREE COOKIES!!!will be served. Say you saw it on the Chronicle!

David Sedaris LIVE FROM LA!!!!

We're off to listen to and laugh with the funniest man in America! (almost)Mr. David Sedaris,, speaking tonight at UCLA. We are so lucky to life in LA! We hope his sister Amy is in the audience so we can be completely star struck!

More Perks to Being and Actor

Seems getting away with murder,

sexually harassing hotel massage therapists

and just being a plain old psycho abusive, porn and drug addicted jerk, are not the only perks to being an actor. Now thespians may be exempt from the smoking ban in England and Scotland. Lovers of the stage are worried that someone such as Winston Churchill, might be portrayed as a non-smoker, when in fact, Winston liked his smokes and we hear he did okay in life. Imagine that?

The Beatles 2006-Non Smokers?

If you think the Beatles were drug free, innocents from Liverpool try reading The Beatles:A Biography by Bob Spitz.

Now Capitol Records, in the interest of "health" has decided to erase history by butchering, the Beatles album covers, such as the famous Abbey Road shot of the boys with a cig in Paul's hand.

Well, at least this sanitized version of the Fab Four would be allowed at the Marmalade Cafe at the Commons. We're guessing the true version would be ticketed and fined.

Finally! The Kate Moss Lifestyle Is Starting to Show

We have been continually amazed by supermodel Kate Moss. No matter what hideous abuses she undertook, she always looked like a million bucks, in that sickly, skinny, heroin chic kind of way. Until now. The picture below proves your face will catch up with your lifestyle eventually.

Cancer Awareness Club, Kids Helping Kids

Not every graduate from The Buckley School in Sherman Oaks is a vapid fame junkie like alumni Paris Hilton.

Gabrielle Wilkerson not only has an old Hollywood pedigree, she has a vision.

Her grand father was the late William Wilkerson, her grandmother was the founder of Women in Film,

Tichie Wilkerson Kassel.

Gabby continues the leadership role in her family by starting the Cancer Awareness Club,after her best friends father died of cancer in 2004.

The CAC will be sponsoring a run/walk June3k Run/Walk June 10thto benefit the non profit.

We will be there! It's a great cause, and Gabby is a great kid.

ALERT!!!! No Arrests Made Due to Smoking.

We realize this is a little late, but we came across this tidbit after a 'google' search. It's classic Barry Groveman spin.

City Councilman Barry Groveman said that residents overwhelmingly support the law. “I've been threatened personally, and had one very violent phone call, but where we're getting the complaints are mostly places far away from here, like Tennessee and Virginia," Groveman said. "In my informal assessment, reaction from Calabasas citizens is like 8 to 1 in favor.”

What a true American, sacrificing in the face of those stupid rednecks in Tennesseese and Virginia, home of the evil tobacco companies. We feel soooo much safer now here in Calabasas.

Her Majesty's a Pretty Nice Girl....Happy BDay Liz!

Any monarch that likes Corgis gets our vote! Oh right, they don't vote for Queen. Either way, we love Elizabeth II almost as much as Elizabeth I.

Queen Elizabeth II turns 80 today. Wishing you many more sweet Queen!

Smoking Ban in France? NEVER!

The French government is backing down on a smoking ban and after all the problems leaders are facing with the people, it's probably a good idea to let the French their cigs.

According to a Washington Post story, France sounds like the ideal smokers haven, calling smoking the "national ritual of a cigarette and a cup of coffee in a cafe. Nonsmokers are usually assigned to the worst tables in the most cramped corners of restaurants."

Too bad the Calabasas City Council didn't make a field trip to Paris.

Wonder What the F Stands For?

We have to admire this woman. She has no body image problems. She's the anti-anorexic, one who is very large and thinks they are small enough to wear an ensemble that shows every curve. We applaud her and long for that sort of freedomd. (sort of, well....not really)

Owls, Rats and Thieves.

We can't decided which is more fun to read. The LA County Health Dept. list of restaurant closures, or .The Acorn police blotter.This month the winner is probably the restaurant health reports due to the closure of Hooters in Santa Monica. The place was closed because of "harborage of vermin and vermin infestation". This not a comment on the people who frequent the restaurant. We think Hooters really just has rats.

Pigeons Take Over Hollywood

The city of Hollywood is having problems with a Bird Lady. Maybe the city leaders should donate to Barry Grovemans state assembly campaign. If elected, he might ban birds. Actually the amount of danger done by the pigeons is probably more serious than the so called risks associated with second hand smoke. With the avian flu on its way to California, we think the Bird Lady is more of a menace than a smoker on the streets of Calabasas.

Ugly and Greedy is No Way to Go Through Life.

With a $69.7 million compensation and a $98 million payout, you think theformer CEO of Exxoncould afford to get that neck lypo-sucked and those teeth straightned. We're at a loss at to what is more obscene. This man making billions of the back of every US citizen, or that bloated turkey neck.

Friday Lift Tickets At Mammoth Go To Fallen Ski Patrol Families.

If you grew up in Southern California, winter sports meant Mammoth Mountain. Now more than ever Mammoth is the number one ski resort in California. As most of you know it has been beset by tragedy this year, the latest being the untimely deaths of four ski patrollers. The ski patrol in Mammoth is world class and this is a way to honor them if you are so inclined. If you purchase a lift ticket Friday in honor the men who lost their lives last week, the mountain will donate 100% without any deduction or adjustment to the families of the fallen hero's. Even if you are unable to ski the mountain on Friday, this is a great way to say thank-you to the men and women who work to make the mountain safe for all.

One More Smoking Item for the Road!

Just because one is against the ban in Calabasas it doesn't mean one is a 'smoking advocate', more a freedom and liberty promoter. Just think the following people would be in serious trouble if caught smoking in Calabasas. We would prefer the likes of the indiviuals below to politicians intent on higher office.

JFK enjoying a smoke

La Liz in her prime.

Catherine Deneuve proving smoking isn't ugly.

Freedom from tyranny, thanks FDR

Smoking causes classic rock and roll

Sir Winston doing his thing

We know Bill likes a good cigar!

George Orwell knows Big Brother

Oh Oscar, you smoker

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This is your brain on nicotine

For more famous smokers check out The Gallery of Famous Smokers.

Off To NYC

The blog will be in hiatus for a few days as New York City beckons in all its gritty, city glory. We'll miss our beloved Los Angeles (actually we really only miss our car), but we'll be back.

One More Reason the Smoking Ban is Wrong

Lori Young of Calabasas makes a great point regarding the smoking ban in this week's letters to the editor in the Acorn. Where was the logic of Ms. Youngs' caliber during city council meetings?

McMansion Backlash? About Time.

McMansions, Garage Mahals and Starter Palaces. Just a few choice words for the trend of over sized houses.McMansions backlash has begun! Finally. Around the country cities are imposing more restrictions. Too bad the backlash didn't start before the monstrosities on Las Virgenes Road.

Besides Harry, Another Reason to Love JKRowling

JK Rowling has a lot to say about the "thin obsession" permeating our culture. Commenting on celebrities with "overpriced handbags and rat-sized dogs" Rowling does not mince words. We agree. The world needs more Hermoines and less Paris/Jessica/Lindsey's

Laura vs Hilary

You know they wouldn't do this if the First "Ladies" were First "Gentlemen". Pitting women against eachother is soooo last century. Now let's talk about really important matters, like who is hotter, Angelina or Jennifer.

Saudi Women Have Sex Change Op

Well, this is one way to beat the rampant misogyny that exists in Saudi Arabia.

Yo! East Coast West Coast Blogs

Two really fun blogs that represent their respective cities are New York City'sGawker "reporting live from the center of the universe", and Defamer which states, "LA is the world's cultural capital. This is the gossip rag it deserves."

We love both!

Why Isn't Michael Harrison on the Council Again?

Hidden in the Letters pages of the Acorn, a comment by former city councilman Michael Harrison.

Too bad Harrison wasn't able to lend the voice of reason to the current council. Without naming Barry Groveman as the instigator, Harrison hits the nail on the head describing the whole debacle, saying,

"when those intentions are fused with the unbridled ambition of one Calabasas politician craving all the publicity he can get in his race for higher office, the result is an overreaching ordinance."