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Solo SUV & Hummer Drivers Could Get Car Pool Lane Access A Senator's bill proposes a radical shift in how carpool lanes in California could be used. One of the post's top commenters: The Senator himself!

LAist Liveblogs the Oscars One LAist's take on the red carpet madness (oh, Ryan Seacrest!) and the annual circle jerk known as Hollywood's biggest party.

Does No One Care Anymore? Do the residents of Silver Lake and Angelinos at large care about the "Figure 8" wall that has become a public tribute to the late musician Elliott Smith? When taggers took over the sign this week, the community's reaction was varied.

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Silver Lake Cares In response to the above query "Does No One Care Anymore?" Silver Lake responded with a resounding "WE CARE!" when the wall in question was repainted, and the memorial re-initiated.

WARNING: There is a 50% Chance You Will Be Carjacked By A Yuppie Sometime Tonight Between 5:30 and 8:30 Once a year Starbucks locations all over the country shut down for 3 hours to "re-train" their baristas, and latte junkies shudder in fear. (This was also LAist's #2 Most Commented)

Post Oscars: Jimmy Kimmel is Fucking Ben Affleck The video celeb-a-palooza response to Sarah Silverman's "I'm Fuckin' Matt Damon" video gift to boyfriend Kimmel. Turnabout is fair play, lovebirds!

Photo of the Figure 8 wall in Silver Lake pre-tagging and repainting taken last summer by Lush.i.ous via the LAist Featured Photos Pool on Flickr. Posts about the evolution of the wall got your interest this week on LAist