Spring is when we get busy here in the Ist-A-Verse. Very busy. But, after staying bundled-up indoors all winter, it's nice for us to be out, about, and collecting things to write about for you. Here's a glimpse at what's been keeping your favorite citybloggers busily away from home and out of bed. For LAist, strong winds attacked LA on the same day the Feds raided the Crips. Not to fear, though: the Japanese version......

Kinky is becoming a bit of a national phenomenon these days, and that status will only get amplified after tonight, when "Go Kinky" airs on Country Music Television. The reality-show follows Kinky around as he campaigns to take back Texas for the people, taking the governorship from the Crips and the Bloods, as he calls the Democrats and Republicans. We sat down with Kinky at his home Monday night to discuss his thoughts on......