Extra, Extra

Pete Yorn at The Roxy | Photo by nicadlr via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr

A man who went into the street to rescue a woman trying to commit suicide died in the hospital after being struck himself. The driver of the car was not cited or arrested but the accident is still under investigation.
Investigators are saying that the death of the Bentley driver on the 101 last December might have been a Cartel hit.
You can get seriously busted for watering your grass past hours, but it turns out some government agencies aren’t even following the law!
The CHP are stepping up patrols to prepare for the Independence Day weekend. Be careful out there!
Mayor Tony V went on vacation a day after his inauguration. He will attend a summit in South Africa sponsored by the Academy of Acheivement.
The fireworks at Marina del Rey are a sight to behold… the bad thing is that everyone wants to go and see them. If you are around there you might want to be mindful of some street closures.
Finally… If you find yourself celebrating a little too hard to drive home, AAA is offering free tow-rides home. Celebrate safely LA! Just call (800) 400-4AAA (4111)