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/PRNewswire/ -- Its beginning to look a lot like…time for a cheerful new holiday album! Doc Watkins: Music of a Charlie Brown Christmas is available now on...

2000 N. Fuller Ave., Hollywood If you want a quiet hike where you can be alone with your thoughts, avoid Runyon on weekends. But if you’re looking to people- or dog-watch, this easy-to-moderate walk will get your heart pumping. There are several trails to choose from — two to three miles on average — that are mostly pavement or dirt. The canyon offers great views on clear days and is dog-friendly with designated off-leash areas. Pro tip: Parking is at a premium on weekends, so arrive earl...

Requiem for a J-Town Jazz Club Posted On Jon Hatamiya performs at the Blue Whale in Little Tokyo in 2018. (Photo courtesy Jon Hatamiya) The Blue Whale, a jazz and blues club in Little Tokyo’s Weller Court, has closed its doors permanently. In a message posted on Facebook on Dec. 30, the management said, “For the past 11 years, it has been our absolute joy and great pleasure to serve you and our music community. With our deepest regret, we are saying our goodbye today to embark on our next...