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Brace yourself—this may sound like the start of a Frankenstein movie. A new experiment using discarded infant foreskins from circumcision procedures at Columbia University Medical Center may be the key behind hair loss treatment, AFP reports.

During a press conference at City Hall this morning, the two Councilmen announced their new motion to make Los Angeles a "GMO-Free-Zone." They hope to have the city ban the sale, distribution, and growth of genetically-modified seeds and plants, according to CBS Los Angeles.

In a recent article, Conde Nast gave York Blvd. in Highland Park some major street cred, and decidedly said it's a great alternative to Silver Lake. (Apparently, they feel Silver Lake is "overrun with tourists and hipsters.")

The couple had previously promised to not tie the knot until gay marriage would be legal and Prop. 8 was rule unconstitutional.

Her husband, Ruben Guerrero, 44, was arrested and her home was one of two that were raided this morning by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies in a narcotics investigation.

At an event honoring FX at the Paley Center on Oct. 16, Murphy revealed Glee would not go beyond its sixth season, and Monteith's death would unfortunately affect the ending of the series. TVLine reported:

The beloved, yet controversial frontman for The Smiths as well as solo-career maestro released his self-titled memoir in Europe and the U.K. Although the Penguin Books release isn't available in the U.S., outlets have been sifting out through the best parts. Here's a look at some surprises, as told through his song titles.

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In the past few months, we have had a chance to see how the new law requiring more places for bikes to park is making a difference in new developments across the city. The new ordinance, which the city passed in January, requires developers to build bicycle parking spots for most residential and commercial buildings in Los Angeles. In some cases, the numbers of new parking spaces for bikes—and the shrinking number of car spots—is astounding.

The dog had large open sores and its bones were clearly visible; a veterinarian later testified that the dog would have died within days if it had not been rescued, [Madera County District Attorney Michael R.] Keitz said.

If you're on a budget, but have a voracious appetite for delicious food, today is your lucky day. The Du-Par's in the Original Farmer's Market at the Grove is turning 75 today and rolling back their diner menu to their 1938 prices on 20 menu items.