Any Eddie Van Halen fans out there should consider pulling a Drew Barrymore in "Never Been Kissed" and heading back to high school -- the legendary rocker donated 75 of his own used electric guitars to schools around Los Angeles. more ›

In 2007, a freshman at Garfield High set fire to the campus' 82-year-old auditorium. The blaze gutted the building, leaving nothing salvageable except for one of the ornate chandeliers. more ›

Anti-war protesters have been gathering in Downtown Los Angeles this afternoon; the CHP has blocked off two ramps on the 101 because of the protest. Huge meat recall: Topps Meat Company is recalling over 20 million pounds of hamburger patties that may be infected with e.coli: more than a dozen people have gotten sick. The man who threatened Tom Cruise with extortion for stolen wedding pictures was found dead in his home, an apparent... more ›

Los Angeles is a hoops hotbed. Three professional basketball teams play at Staples and three local colleges made it to last year's Big Dance. But just because some of the players come from around the country and overseas, don't think LA needs to poach outside talent. The city boasts an amazing legacy of high school basketball. Local courts are responsible for current pro stars like Baron Davis, Gilbert Arenas, Paul Pierce and Jordan Farmar. Many... more ›