MediaNews, Stephens Launch LA.com

MediaNews Group’s California Newspapers Partnership, which includes Gannett and Stephens Media Group, is taking a direct stab at online city directories by launching LA.com today. The new guide — sort of a mix between Time Out New York, Citysearch and, to a lesser extent, Gawker — promises to cater to a young, hip, Los Angeles audience by offering such tips as what to order at restaurants and where to find secret parking spots.

Why are the URL so ridiculously funky…

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