The James Logan Courier

By Krystyna Wolny, Courier Staff Writer

Jail is a place feared by many, but not everyone has had the privilege of getting an entire tour of one. As a police explorer, I got a rare behind the scenes look of Santa Rita jail last week.

Santa Rita looks nothing like a jail from the outside. In fact, it’s often mistaken for a community college, which is what the builders were aiming for. Once inside, however, it’s beyond obvious that this is in fact a place that holds thousands of criminals and those accused of crimes.

By Geoff Boucher
Los Angeles Times (MCT)

LOS ANGELES — Jimmy Iovine, one of the most powerful figures in the music industry, has been lining his walls with gold and platinum records for decades, so when he declares that he's found "the next big thing" it's worth lending an ear. This time, though, his passion project has nothing to do with radio hits or album sales — and that alone says a lot about the state of the recording industry.

By Julie Mendoza, Courier Staff Writer

A classic Edward Norton film is The Painted Veil. He’s most famous for the film Fight Club but this movie captures his talent as a brilliant yet sensitive bacterial scientist who’s forced to become responsible for hundreds of lives. As uninteresting as that sounds, his co-star Naomi Watts, causes conflict in his hopes to win her affection. His convincing performance helps you to understand his character and sympathize with his good intentions.

By Jericho Faustino, Courier Staff Writer

Culinary Arts with Chef Herve LeBiavant is not your average class. Everything is hands-on. Copying recipes and learning from a book is not all that the class is about. Every once in a while, Chef Herve himself does a demo and cooks for the class. From Thanksgiving turkey to regular omelets, then the class will cook and based on how well the class follows directions dictates how their food comes out.

Born in France, LeBiavant graduated form Culinary Arts School in Paris and has worked all over the world. His resumé that includes work in France, Spain, Italy, Germany, and moved to the U.S. He then began work in New York, Miami, and Boston. From there he moved to Tokyo, Japan, and came back and took a job at the Fairmont Hotel.