We've got nothing against the inventor of "Operation", the creator of Dracula, the ink blot test dude, or the woman who is often confused with Weezie but she's really Florida. more ›

Today the LA Times reports on the internal LAPD debate about what to do with Skid Row. Clearcut clean up the worst areas, like 6th and San Julian, by removing everyone (to where)? Or target the criminals in those areas? We don't know what the best solution might be, but we can't wait to hear what downtown activist Brady Westwater thinks. more ›

More SAG Awards liveblogging. Watch out, Dakota is coming. more ›

OK, we can't take it any more. Gmail has been alternating between the message above and "cross your fingers" since 7am. We know, the compulsive e-mail checking is a disease, but Google, we need our fix! What's up, guys? You can take on Microsoft and Yahoo but you can't keep the Gmail servers up? Wait, maybe you're punishing us. This denial of service is the wrath of a vengeful Google God, angry at us for calling Yahoo's offices glitzy. more ›

Leif Garrett has been charged with possession of heroin, after taking the subway to score. The most grisly part of the story: he's been in jail since the weekend, and his banged-up face makes us think maybe former boy pinups don't do so well in jail. more ›

Seventies teen idol Leif Garrett has been arrested, according to cnn.com. He is being held without bail after authorities said he was suspected of carrying narcotics and not having a subway ticket. Garrett, 44, was arrested by sheriff's deputies on the platform of the Pershing Square Red Line station when he didn't have a ticket. Have you ever tried not having a ticket? They take that very seriously. more ›