Zach Behrens

As with every weekend, the LAPD is out to nab drunkards off the streets. This weekend's DUI checkpoint, scheduled for 8 p.m. to 3 a.m., is in Sherman Oaks, just south of the 101 Freeway on Van Nuys Boulevard at Hortense. The Van Nuys Division, which serves Sherman Oaks,... continue reading on LAist

Photo by KingoftheHill. via LAist Featured Photos on Flickr A woman in her 50s died this afternoon after she was struck by a northbound Metro Blue Line train in Watts. The incident, which occurred at 1:20 p.m. is being investigated by Sheriff's Deputies. Trains were delayed by 15 minutes... continue reading on LAist

Photo by The Consumerist via Flickr Remember in 2007 when a major LAUSD computer glitch caused thousands of teachers to go without a paycheck while other teachers, including former ones six feet under, got paid extra? That's all fixed now, but the school district is still seeking $9.4 million... continue reading on LAist

Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey during this morning's live broadcast (AP Photo/Harpo Productions, Inc., George Burns) This morning Oprah Winfrey spoke about stopping her show in September 2011, reports Chicagoist. There's no mention of what's next, such as the rumors of moving to Los Angeles to produce a show on... continue reading on LAist

ICE at Santa Monica Other big (and colder) cities get ice rinks, so what's there to stop us? Great weather might be one factor, but it hasn't stopped the likes of the cities of Santa Monica and Los Angeles. A few weeks ago in Santa Monica, the city and... continue reading on LAist