Emma G. Gallegos

The LAPD has announced checkpoints for this weekend, which is just one of many reasons that you shouldn't drink and drive when you go out. The announced checkpoints are in the Valley and Silver Lake (but of course, you can get pulled over for drunk-driving anywhere).

The city has been wrestling with the obnoxious, costly and dangerous prank of calling in phony but scary-sounding crime tips (often but not always to the homes of big-shot celebrities). The LAPD recently said that it was going to stop announcing when a celebrity's home has been "swatted" but the city wants to take action against this trend, too.

A female marine has been convicted of "attempted adultery" and lying to investigators by a military judge. There's one twist in the case: the woman claims that she was actually raped.

Swedish cops thought something smelled fishy—or actually, it was something skunky—aboard Justin Bieber's tour bus when they were called in to help out with security before Bieber's concert last night. So while Bieber was performing at a venue in Stockholm, cops raided the empty bus and turned up some drugs and a stun gun.

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Get out to listen to country, take in some history or art.

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Wah, wah: Tabloids that reported on the less-flattering aspects of Scientology and Tom Cruise's relationship to the religion are getting shut out in the cold for the premiere of his latest film "Oblivion." Cruise has developed a sizable enemy list in the media, particularly this year when his divorce from Katie Holmes shone a big ol' spotlight on the inner workings of the Church of Scientology and its relationship to their biggest star.

There are many reasons not to drink and drive, but one of them is that you could get pulled over or caught at a DUI checkpoint. The LAPD sent out three locations for their DUI and driver's license checkpoints for the weekend plus a notice about a DUI saturation patrol.

Heading out to Coachella? Here's our round-up of guides to the music, the food and the party scene.

The LAPD says it plans to stop sending out press releases about the tired, dangerous yet increasingly popular prank of "swatting" local celebrities. Recently, Justin Bieber, Tom Cruise and Ashton Kutcher have all been the victim of the pranks that involves someone (such as a bored, disturbed 12-year-old) calling in a fake but scary-sounding threat that requires a SWAT team.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, how Google will change porn, Jenna Jameson avoids charges (this time) and a Redditor is under investigation. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. You can also find us on Pinterest, Storify, Foursquare, and Instagram (laistpics).