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In tonight’s Extra, Extra, a baby was born at 11:11am, a man kidnapped a car salesman and Katy Perry is hosting a free concert. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › Read more from the original source: Extra, Extra: Kidnapped Car Salesman, Free Katy Perry Concert, A Defense of Lana Del Rey
It’s a rumor no more: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences officially announced late yesterday that funnyman Billy Crystal will indeed return to host the Oscars in 2012. more › Excerpt from: Academy Confirms: Billy Crystal Will Return As Oscars Host For 9th Time
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A Los Angeles Fire Department fire captain was busted last week for buying heroin during a sting operation conducted by Los Angeles Police Department Narcotics officers. Captain Matthew Phillpsen, 52, was arrested at around noon on Wednesday, November 9 in the Highland Park area. more › Original post: LAFD Fire Captain Busted in Sting for Buying Heroin
A man was killed in a shooting Thursday night in Reseda. Police are searching for the gunman. Photo Credit: Patti McConville/Getty Images Continue reading here: Man Shot, Killed in Reseda
Do you remember my last Kings’ game story I wrote and all of the good feelings it engendered? It was a nice uplifting story about an offense starting to find its legs after getting off to a disappointing start. Strike it from the record. After an abysmal first period they managed to cling on to yet another loss, this time to the middling Vancouver Canucks 3-2. more › More: Kings Can’t Overcome Horrible First Period Against Canucks
Move over, Muppets, Billy Crystal is going to be the host for the 84th Academy Awards. At least, so says Crystal on his Twitter account. So far, there has been no official announcement from the Oscars about a new host, who quickly rallied after losing producer Brett Ratner to his own poor taste to replace him with veteran producer Brian Grazer . more › More: Rumor Mill: Billy Crystal to Host the Oscars?
Comedian Eddie Murphy follows producer Brett Ratner out the door as host and producer of the Academy Awards. Photo Credit: Ashley Gordon Read the original: Murphy, Ratner Bow Out of Oscar Telecast
A 2-year-old was killed in a hit-and-run by a suspected drunken driver Wednesday night in Santa Ana. Photo Credit: Ashley Gordon See the original post: Two-Year-Old Girl Killed in Hit-and-Run
Angelenos apartment hunting on Craigslist became victims of a recent rental scam. More than two dozen renters were ripped off by the con artists, who preyed on suspects seeking inexpensive apartments. Three suspects have been detained. more › Read the rest here: Renters Beware: Craigslist Scam Rips Off Apartment Hunters
