Obama Comes To Los Angeles

President Obama is going to be in Los Angeles for less than twenty-four hours today, but judging from last year's traffic snafu, his presence could be a big headache for commuting Angelenos.

During his visit last August, the city grew furious when security street closures related to Obama's schedule transformed relatively short commutes into "hours-long ordeals." This year, Angelenos are cringing at the thought of more potential traffic jams his motorcade could create.

L.A. Observed has the skinny on his overall schedule, while CNN has details about his three-dinner evening:

• 2:45 p.m.: Obama arrives at LAX.
• 4:30 p.m.: Fundraising appearance at the Sony Studios in Culver City.
• Dinner 1: Michael Lynton is organizing a 60-seat dinner at Sony Studios. Plates are $35,800 a head.
• Dinners 2 and 3: Consultant Andy Spahn, DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg, tennis channel CEO Ken Soloman and Capital Group's John Emerson are chairing two dinners at Tavern in Brentwood, also at $35,800 a head.
• 8:55 a.m. (Friday): Obama leaves from LAX.