Community news and information for the Westside of Los Angeleshttp://westsidetoday.com/Register by May 15 and you'll automatically be entered in a drawing to receive one of 20 complimentary DVDs of the Oscar-nominated film starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams. http://westsidetoday.com/article.php?articleid=580http://westsidetoday.com/article.php?articleid=580Calidora Skin Clinic will debut at three new locations in Glendale, Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey http://westsidetoday.com/article.php?articleid=577http://westsidetoday.com/article.php?articleid=577The Love Boat isn't the only liner that rides high on the waves of fun and romance. We discovered all there is to love about the Mexican Riviera aboard the classy, yet relaxed, Norwegian Star http://westsidetoday.com/article.php?articleid=576http://westsidetoday.com/article.php?articleid=576There's a new car at the forefront of the electric vehicle movement: your car. Culver City-based Electric Motors Corp. is bringing electric back to the road, but with a twist - they're converting gas-powered cars to full electrics. With advancements in battery technologies and rising oil prices, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more practical than ever before. http://westsidetoday.com/article.php?articleid=572http://westsidetoday.com/article.php?articleid=572Will Malibu's wine country ever rival its Napa Valley sister? 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This year, the gavel goes to Barry Brucker. Here is an excerpt from his bio found on the city's web site: http://westsidetoday.com/article.php?articleid=542http://westsidetoday.com/article.php?articleid=542With the arrival of spring, wildflowers are blooming in burn areas, adding color to areas that otherwise appear devastated. http://westsidetoday.com/article.php?articleid=540http://westsidetoday.com/article.php?articleid=540Will Rogers State Historic Park is in danger of closing down because of budget deficits that are affecting state parks throughout California. Family members and park users are scrambling to keep the park open. http://westsidetoday.com/article.php?articleid=538http://westsidetoday.com/article.php?articleid=538St. Martin of Tours School scored fourth place of 103 participating schools in the Academic Junior High Decathlon, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. 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