Andy Sternberg

The Mongols, a notorious California motorcycle gang formed after its founding members were rejected from Hells Angels in the 1970s for being Latino, caught a big break this week in federal court. U.S. District Judge Otis Wright "regrettably" ruled in favor of the Mongols on Thursday in the first-ever government attempt to gain control of a gang's identity through a court order.

After months in search of a buyer, Beverly Hills-based Myspace has finally been acquired. In an email to employees late Wednesday morning, CEO Mike Jones broke the news to employees in an email late Wednesday morning.

A member of the Santa Monica High School wrestling team said he was chained to a locker and taunted by fellow teammates with a brown dummy wearing a noose. The incident, which allegedly occurred on May 4, was reported to police last week by the boy and his mother.

Former sports columnist and ESPN loudmouth Jay Mariotti must stand trial in defense of multiple felony charges brought by an ex-girlfriend stemming from an incident in April outside a Venice restaurant, an L.A. Superior Court judge ruled on Tuesday.

n this viral video cross-shilling, Kareem, a noted jazz fan slam dunks a pumpkin to the delight of Billy Corgan, who, as the leader and only remaining original member of Smashing Pumpkins claims to have never seen or attempted such a smashing, and then returns the favor by pitching Kareem's latest project.

Peter Falk, best remembered for his role as the ever-inquisitive Columbo, passed away Friday morning following a long illness. He was 83. Falk was also well-known for his roles with the Rat Pack and comedy bits alongside the likes of Dean Martin and George Burns.

It's looking like Ron Artest will not be a Laker next season. Assuming the 12-year veteran forward has his way, he'll don the purple and gold with a new identity: Metta World Peace. Ronald William Artest, Jr., 31, filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday to legally change his name.

Two-year-old L.A. burger phenomenon Umami Burger is OC bound. The sixth location of the gourmet burger bar is scheduled to open December 1 in the Anaheim Brewery complex, reports the OC Register.

What could be more refreshing than an ice cold beer on a Saturday afternoon in mid-June? An ice cold vegan beer! On Saturday June 25 the 2011 Vegan Beer Fest takes place at The Roxy on the Sunset Strip from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

A store employee opened fire on three alleged robbers at a jewelry store in a San Juan Capistrano mall, killing two on Friday morning. The incident occurred at 11:30 a.m. at Monaco Jewelers inside Capistrano Beach Mall.