Emma G. Gallegos

A guy who did not watch where he was pointing that thing accidentally stabbed himself in the middle of a liquor store fight in Van Nuys. The fight went down at Short Stop liquor around 10:30 pm.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, we look at real-life spy tools, trampoline parks and the county's first toll lanes. 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).

An 89-year-old man who was beaten on a bus near Culver City three weeks ago died in a hospital yesterday, and now authorities are investigating whether the beating led directly to the man's death.

This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from coffee shops, election parties and more coffee shops.

Last night's cloud formation cast a weird, eerie glow on the Westside as the sun went down. One of our Flickr pool contributors captured a stunning silhouette of the Santa Monica Pier against the fiery, (and kinda apocalyptic) clouds.

Get out so you watch burlesque, use your food to dye your clothes or enjoy some live music.

Two Good Samaritans rescued a man from his car that overturned and exploded into flames after it tumbled over the center median on the 405 Freeway early this morning. The crash happened on the northbound 405 Freeway just north of the 101 Freeway around 3:10 am.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, a teen survives a terrible misstep, Dorothy's dress finds a new home and an innovative use for card catalogs. 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, how Space X is affecting the region, one actor is looking thin and the porn industry considers its options. 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).

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez's whirlwind romance has finally come to an end. E! News broke the news that the break-up actually happened last week, and the vaunted Associated Press has confirmed the rumors today.

Authorities believe that a man suspected of raping a mentally disabled woman on the back of a Metro bus this week hunted for potential victims on public transportation. "It was a crime of opportunity," sheriff's Sgt. Dan Scott said.

Get out so you can eat, check out art or watch a Kubrick flick.