Emma G. Gallegos

A man shot a woman before taking his own life at the entrance of the Excalibur last night in full view of frightened patrons on a busy Friday night. Shots rang out around 8:30 pm at the concierge desk, sending poker players on the casino floor fleeing for safety.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, we have puppies, kitties, ponies and suggestions for getting some booze. 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).

In tonight's Extra, Extra, "Homeland" has a new theme song, Michael Douglas is a great kisser and suppliers for Urban Outfitters and Forever 21 have sweatshop conditions. 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).

Last night the Geminid Meteor Shower put on a show bright enough even for city slickers to enjoy.

The University of California announced today that it was dropping the slick, new logo that apparently even a Lt. Governor couldn't love.

A judge in Orange County has been admonished—if, belatedly—for making some outrageous comments during a rapist's sentencing that calls to mind the comment that ended up sinking the senate candidacy of Republican Todd Akin.

Governor Jerry Brown announced today that he is getting radiation treatment for early-stage prostate cancer. The governor's office says he doesn't expect the cancer or the treatment to make much of a dent in his schedule, since the cancer was caught early.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, we have some highlights from Jenni Rivera coverage, Malibu figured out how to deal with its dead whale problem and Cyndi Lauper's interesting collaboration. 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).

This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from auditions, Target and the 99 Cent Store.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, Toni Braxton is hospitalized with lupus, 311 gets a lot of weird calls and Bill Clinton states the obvious. 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).

Ladies: we hope you weren't recently cavorting around town in an outfit that bared your legs and shoulders and cleavage, because last week was officially declared "Modesty Week." We're a little late to the covered-up party, which is the brainchild of 15-year-old Saige Hatch, who started the Modesty Club at South Pasadena High School student this year.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, we remember a Hermosa Beach booster, Sister Aimee and Kim Kardashian. 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).