- NEWS & COMMENTARY
Cleveland kidnappings: We must be our brother’s keeper
The exterior of the house where three women who had disappeared as teenagers approximately ten years ago were found alive on May 7 in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo by Pugliano/Getty Images
7 Rules for Perfect Hummus
When was the last time you opened a tub of hummus and swooned? When was the last time a restaurant put a plate of hummus in front of you, and you said, “Oh my God.” Most of the hummus recipes…
Palestinians mark Nakba with West Bank protests
Thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank marked the 65th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel, which they call the “catastrophe,” with marches and protests.
- HOLLYWOOD
The Office’s best Jewish moment
Funny music, sad life
On an otherwise unremarkable day in 1938, a chubby but charming student at John Burroughs Junior High in Los Angeles “cracked the code of his comic gift and discovered his…
Filmmakers reveal magician’s secretive world
A British journalist recalls how she once sat down at a cafe with the legendary magician, author, historian, actor and, perhaps, the greatest sleight-of-hand artist on the planet in the documentary…
- LIFE & CULTURE
7 Rules for Perfect Hummus
When was the last time you opened a tub of hummus and swooned? When was the last time a restaurant put a plate of hummus in front of you, and…
Survivor: Irene Rosenberg
“Mommy, I’ll be right back.” Irene Rosenberg — then Irene Grunfeld — said as she was leaving the apartment of her cousin Mancy Weiss, where she and her mother were…
The Divine Wedding and Kiss - Parashat Naso
“O for your kiss! For your love / More enticing than wine, / For your scent and sweet name – For all this they love you. Take me away to…
- BLOGS
What would my Israeli grandmother think?
When I hear about the latest events in Israel – the air strikes on weapons facilities in Syria, the flare-ups over women donning prayer shawls at the Western Wall –…
A hot topic, a great panel, and chance to learn and discuss—immigration at issue
It's a critical time for immigration reform in this country. Washington is getting set to make major changes, the likes of which haven't been seen since the 1980's under President…
State 194: A Documentary About Palestine
Opening this weekend at Laemmle’s Music Hall 3 is a very hot-button new documentary called State 194, which follows the recent history of Palestine. Many will approach this film with…
- JUDAICA STORE
- INFO
Mobile
Read the JJ
Community/Events
Advertisement
July 17, 2011 | 11:44 am
Foot traffic, movie traffic heavier than street traffic on Carmageddon weekend
Posted Pierce Courchaine
Follow JewishJournal.com on 
Despite the closing of the 405 this weekend, few cars dotted the streets on my way to see “Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows: Part II” at L.A. Live this weekend. In fact, the theater was only half-full even though it was opening weekend for the monster film. On Thursday night, lines were wrapping around the building in anticipation for the film’s opening. On Saturday, I arrived only a half an hour before the screening and had my choice of just about any seat in the theater.
In an attempt to be environmentally conscious, I took public transportation from my apartment in Westwood to L.A. Live. Even the bus system was relatively quiet for a weekend journey. I can only assume most weekenders spent their time locked up in their houses for fear of the mad house that never accumulated on the streets.
Without stop and go traffic and cramped buses Los Angeles felt a lot like, well, anywhere but Los Angeles. This prompted one of my movie-going companions to proclaim that L.A. should destroy a bridge every weekend in order to reduce traffic.
Carmaggedon, in short, never amounted to anything near Armageddon for me. I still went about my normal plans and actually probably had more fun then I normally would have had.
The Jewish Journal believes that great community depends on great conversation. So, jewishjournal.com provides a forum for insightful voices across the political and religious spectrum. Bloggers are not employees of The Jewish Journal, and their opinions are their own. Our entire blog policy is here. Please alert us to any violations of our policy by clicking here. (editor@jewishjournal.com). If you'd like to join our blogging community, email us. (webmaster@jewishjournal.com).
Carmageddon II: The return of the 405 closure
9.28.12 at 11:10 am | The demolition of the north side of Mulholland Dr. . .
Carmageddon is over: 405 Freeway reopens to traffic [Updated]
7.17.11 at 12:30 pm | Officials said they expect to reopen the 405. . .
Foot traffic, movie traffic heavier than street traffic on Carmageddon weekend
7.17.11 at 11:44 am | Despite the closing of the 405 this weekend, few. . .
Near collision at Carmageddon closure on Friday night
7.16.11 at 10:50 am | One driver shifts into reverse to find the off. . .
CARMAGEDDON: Helpful hints and headache relievers
7.15.11 at 5:00 pm | A collection of stories about the 405 closure. . .
“Ten Carmageddon Commandments” from Rabbi Mark Diamond
7.15.11 at 2:49 pm | Carmageddon tips from the EVP of the Board of. . .
Carmageddon II: The return of the 405 closure
9.28.12 at 11:10 am | The demolition of the north side of Mulholland Dr. . . (1)
Details of Mulholland Bridge Demolition from L.A. Metro
Thanks for writing on the demolition contractor...CARMAGEDDON: Helpful hints and headache relievers
Yad Va’shem forest is on fire!!! And the...
Zev Yaroslavsky discusses the 405 freeway closure [VIDEO]
Thank you! We used some extra footage to make a...
Carmageddon: The Movie
+1 for the guy who only will drive 3...The air traveler’s guide to Carmageddon
It’s Gibson Also, Prime Time Shuttle is...Carmageddon II: The return of the 405 closure
More from JewishJournal.com
COMMENTS
We welcome your feedback.
Privacy Policy
Your information will not be shared or sold without your consent. Get all the details.
Terms of Service
JewishJournal.com has rules for its commenting community.Get all the details.
Publication
JewishJournal.com reserves the right to use your comment in our weekly print publication.
Blog Extras
carmageddon traffic 405 closure los angeles 405 freeway closure mta zev yaroslavsky community storyblog freeway traffic open early 405 freeway 405 open early mulholland bridge alternate routes la traffic collision carmageddon ends waze metro video road rage carmageddon the movie carmageddon is over
| |||||||||
| |||||||||
| |||||||||
| ||
Site SectionsNewspaper
Serving a community of 600,000, The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles is the largest Jewish weekly outside New York City. Our award-winning paper reaches over 150,000 educated, involved and affluent readers each week. Subscribe here. © Copyright 2013 Tribe Media Corp. | ||
|