NYC-based Gothamist launches LA offshoot, LAist

The LA counterpart blog to Gothamist and Chicagoist hasn't been properly launched yet, but -- what's that you say? I can peek behind the kimono here? Link Update: An anonymous reader says, "Gothamist is also prepping Phillyist and Londonist to launch soon. Gothamist tech guru Neil Epstein comments on the work load." Link