Monday, September 26, 2011
How Local Media Is Covering President Obama's L.A. Visit
Los Angeles media outlets warned of massive traffic jams during President Barack Obama's visit to the city Monday. Dubbed #ObamaJamIV on Twitter, the Commander in Chief's itinerary primarily traverses L.A.'s westside and West Hollywood.our editor recommendsAs Obama Arrives in Hollywood, Showbiz Heavies Plan More Democratic Party FundraisersObama Hollywood Fundraising Event Sets EntertainersDisappointed Hollywood Giving Obama Cold Shoulder Public radio station KCRW is offering tips on how to avoid street closures. The Los Angeles Times reports that up to 200 protestors are jamming Sunset Blvd., "representing a number of causes including pro-immigration, antiwar and for preserving Social Security and Medicare benefits." PHOTOS: Actors Who've Played Politicians News radio station KNX1070 announced that "Obama lands in L.A. during Westside rush hour." Television station KTLA warns: "President Obama Arrives in SoCal, Road Closures in Effect." The President touched down around 4:40 p.m. PT Monday and has two fundraisers lined up for the evening. Rapper and singer-songwriter B.o.B., Adam 12and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles will perform at a House of Blues gathering MC'ed by Jesse Tyler Ferguson of Modern Family. STORY: Disappointed Hollywood Giving Obama Cold Shoulder Apart from the House of Blues event, where will tickets will run from $250 to $10,000, the president also will dine at Fig & Olive in West Hollywood. The high rollers at that event will pony up $35,800 percouple. Related Topics Barack Obama Jesse Tyler Ferguson B.o.B. Modern Family Watch Transformers 3 The Movie
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